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Funerals/Memoriams
AIKENS
MR. EDWARD ROBERT HANCOCK
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Edward Hancock of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, will be held Saturday, August 24th, 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Pastor Sandy Banks, officiat- ing. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Edward Hancock was born March 30, 1945, in Madison County, Georgia, to Andrew Hancock, Sr., and Margie Rosa Mae Scott Hancock. He enjoyed fishing, car shows and working on cars. Ed was known for his beautiful smile and warm and loving spirit. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Transforming Lives Christian Center. Ed married Otree Triplett.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Andrew, Sr. and Margie Hancock; broth- ers, Andrew Hancock, Jr. and Doresey Leon Hancock; and sister, MaDell Beasley.
He leaves to cherish his fond and loving memories with: his loving wife, Otree Speaight Hancock; sons, Jason L. Speaight (Tam), Robert E. Hancock and Thomas L. Hancock; daugh- ters, Aeriel M. Triplett and Chantel R. Hancock; grand- children, Khylee R. Jackson, Jason L. Speaight, Jr., Jaden C. Speaight, Robert E. Han- cock, III, Ryan Hancock, Jasiah J. Speaight and Jacee T. Speaight; sisters, Jessie Coates (Vincent) and Chris- tine Jackson (Keith); and brother, Milton Hancock; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends that will miss him.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, August 23rd, from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Satur- day for the service.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
HARMON
MR. JAMES C. WILLIAMS
Mr. James C. Williams of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019, at his home. He was known for his quick wit, can- dor comments, his infectious smile, and his kind and com- passionate spirit.
He is survived by his chil- dren: Everett, Anita, Billy, Pamela, Johnny (Elouise), Jeannie, James, Jr., Ronnie, Gloria, Reginald; his brother Earnest; and a host of grands, cousins, nieces and nephews and friends.
A viewing will be held this Sunday, August 25, 2019, from 3P.M.until5P.M.atHarmon Funeral Home, 5002 North 40th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610. Friends are invited to attend.
A Harmon Burial
MRS. CAROLYN HENDERSON
A viewing and special tribute for Mrs. Carolyn Henderson, who passed away August 9, 2019, will be held Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 5 P. M. to 7 P. M. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610.
Mrs. Henderson leaves to cherish her memories: 2 daugh- ters, Hazel Thornton and Towanda Thornton; life partner, Willie Weeks; mother-in-law, Hazel Thornton; siblings: Rose- mary, Rosalyn, and Sam.
A Harmon Burial
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JULIUS “DOCHIE” KNIGHT 12/7/1950 — 8/23/1995
Those we love, don’t go away; we keep on loving you more each and every day. It’s been 24 years since you passed; still love and miss you.
Wife, Re’Na Knight and family.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
PATRICIA ANN JACKSON
Sending out heavenly birth- day wishes to our beloved mother. You are truly missed, by your friends and family. We love you always and forever.
PJ and 6 kids.
PRECIOUS MEMORIES WHEN MAMA KISSED THE HURT AWAY
MRS. LEILA S. WILLIAMS 11-22-1922 – 8-22-2002
Most recently, having experienced the death of a beloved friend and surviving a crucial health episode, my mind scrolled back to my childhood days when Mama would kiss the hurt away. Some of you experience hurt and pain when you ran and accidently hit your head on the dresser; cut a finger on broken glass; fell off a bicycle and bruised a knee or forehead. Perhaps, the drowning death of a grade school friend while celebrating her birthday; a pet parrot died; or the pigeons you raised flew away and did not return. Oh, what hurt and pain you may have felt.
In the lyrics of the gospel song, “I’m so glad troubles, heartache and pain does not last always.” Psalms 30:5, assures us, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”
A most indelible and everlasting memory is when Mama lovingly said, “Let me kiss the hurt away!”
Oh, what precious memories of how she would hold you tightly in her arms; whispered comforting words in your ear; while still kissing the hurt away in a motherly way.
Since those childhood days, each of us has had various kinds of hurtful and painful experiences. Nevertheless, we are still benefit- ing from Mama’s kisses, prayers, encouraging words and enduring love. Well, Mama is asleep in the presence of the Lord.
Until we meet her again, Dave Furman, author of “Kiss the Wave: Embracing God in Your Trails,” writes: Hardship, sorrow, disability, persecution, and death are not good in themselves. But, God in His grace uses them for our good and His glory.
We have a grateful heart, thanks be to God for having a Mama, whose precious memories of her kissing our hurt and pain away lingers in our hearts and lives.
Goodnight Mama, We shall see you in the morning!
Lovingly, Juanita, Leatricia, Earliest, Valretha, Maggie, Norma, Michele, and grandchildren.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
ODESSA
HEMMINGWAY 8/22/1941 — 01/06/2014
We thought of you with love today, but that’s noth- ing new. We thought about you yesterday, and days be- fore that, too.
We think of you in si- lence, we often speak your name; now all we have is memories, and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.
Happy Birthday in Heaven. Thinking of you everyday since you went away.
From your loving fam- ily.
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