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Funerals
AIKENS
MR. LEONARD CALVIN DAVIS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Leonard Davis of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017, will be held Saturday, October 7th at 2 p. m. at Re-Birth M. B. Church, 1924 E. Co- manche Ave, Tampa, Florida, 33610, Rev. Zachery Hudson, pastor, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Rose Hill Memo- rial Park Cemetery, 4406 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, Florida, 33610.
Leonard Davis was born in Tampa, on December 1, 1943 to the late James Lamar Davis and Patricia Denmark. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing his harmonica, and riding his mo- torcycle.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Samuel and Patrick; and sister, Sonia Becklum White.
He leaves his precious mem- ories to cherish with: his de- voted companion and caregiver, Ellen Green (Lisa); son, Vernon L. Davis; step-children, Ashley Hills, William Green and Iva Phillips; grandchild, Vernon L. Davis, Jr.; brother, Avery “Man” Becklum; sisters, Rev. Gloria Asbury Giles (Leonard), Cynthia Becklum Mann, Gwen- dolyn Becklum Taylor, and Mil- dred Dian Becklum; nephews, Troy Davis, Antwon White, Warren Mann, Sr. (Annika), Bobby Hicks, David White, Fredrick White, Fred Davis, Gary Jackson, Anthony Jack- son, and Mario Davis; nieces, Falauna Davis, Jennifer Russel, Yvonne Waters, Lauren Mann, Joselyn Kirby, Latroya Davis, Fretricia Davis, Latonia Slaton, Melanie Williams, Amari Davis, Equilla Melton, and Shakila Jackon; cousins, Rev. Charles Davis (Deloris), Rev. Mitchell Davis, and Evelyn Davis; best friend, Lenard Hale; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, October 6th from 5 - 8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6 - 7 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. PATRICIA AUDREY GADSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Patricia Audrey Gad- son, who passed away sud- denly on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 while visiting family in Maryland, will be held Fri- day, October 6th, 11 a. m. at Forest Hills United Methodist Church, 904 W. Linebaugh Ave., Rev. Tamara Isodore, pastor, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Patricia was born July 31, 1932 in Tampa, Florida to the late Willie and Pearl Lee Gad- son. Mrs. Gadson was a lov- ing and devoted mother, kind-hearted and thoughtful to all who knew her. She was also an independent and vi- brant woman who loved to exercise, walking, baking, dancing, gardening and teaching children. She also enjoyed conversations, spreading the good news and reading her Bible. She at- tended Forest Hills United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by: her parents and daughter, Sherry D. Brown.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her children, Gwendolyn F. Gurily, Sarah J. Williams, Suzette W. Williams and Carla Copeland Hunter; grandchildren, Nicholas A. Gadson, Vernon L. Brewer, Jr., Homer Freeman, Ehi Owens, Channing A. Fin- layson, Nia W. Kosh and Luisa M. Barnes; great- grandchildren, Nevin Jacob McCree, Malek Freeman, Harmony, Freeman, Nazyrh Freeman and Cameron Free- man; brothers, Herman Gad- son and Sonny Gadson; sister, Evelyn Gadson; special cousin, Robin Fitts; and a host of other relatives and friends who will dearly miss her.
The viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church
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MRS. MARTHA ELIZABETH SCOTT HOOK
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Scott Hook of Tampa who passed away Monday, October 2, 2017, will be held Saturday,
11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Matthew James, of- ficiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Martha was born March 26,
1935 to the late Freeman Scott and Maureen Cypress in Fayet- teville, Tennessee. She was ed- ucated in the public school system of Fayetteville, where she excelled in both academics and athletics. Following her graduation from West End High School, she attended and graduated with honors from Tennessee State University, obtaining a degree in business.
Martha met and fell in love with, the late Julian Hook in 1963; they married on July 20, 1964. This union produced 2 children. His military service career in the United States Air Force allowed her to travel throughout America until the family returned to Tampa. She gained employment in the Hillsborough County School District, where she served for more than 20 years and retired as a clerical professional.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, husband of 45 years, Julian; and daughter, Wanda from a previous mar- riage to Willie Dixon.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter, Lisa Bell (Henry); son, Marquis Hook (Xanthene); 4 grand- sons, Marquis, Jr., Julian, Jo- mari and Henry, III; 3 sisters-in-law, Darlene, Daphne and Camille; several nephews, nieces; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, October 6th from 5-7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. HELEN LOUISE WILLIS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Helen Louise Willis of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017, will be held Saturday, October 7th, 2 p. m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 3011 E. North Bay St., pastor Reginal T. Webb, offici- ating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Helen was born June 27, 1946 in Palatka, Florida to the late Nathaniel Timmons and Jessie Lee Channel. Helen en- joyed reading, watching West- erns and she also enjoyed babysitting her great-grand- children. Helen was a Worthy Matron of Eastern Star Lodge.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Hugh Willis; and sister, Joyce Marcus.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her children, Dorothy Coston, Cor- nelia Watson, Christine Wat- son, Alonzo Jones (Amanda), Janell Stevens (John), James Watson (Melinda) and Kelvin Stewart; grandchildren, Helen (Tywone), Elton (Shakira), Lavonica, Ralph, Greg, Ter- rance (LaTasha), Dantwon, Alonzo, Jr., Natisha, Ebony, Jacquez, Tereik (Shoni), Ter- rante, Terranesia, Angelina, James, Jr., Kelvin, Jr., Khaleef, Kendria and Keyondre; a host of great-grandchildren; cousin, Charlie Hall; friends, Pearl Highsmith, the Marcus family, Margie Lovett and VeVe Soto- longo; a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, October 6th from 5 - 8 p. m. The family will receive friends from5to6p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. HELEN REVEAR
A Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Helen Revear “Duck” of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, will be held on Satur- day, October 7th, 11 a. m. at The Center for Manifestation Church, 3201 E. Lake Ave., Apostle Mark T. Jones, Pastor, with Rev. Elouise McCallister, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Helen Revear was born on May 12, 1939 in Williston, Florida to the late Fronia Atkins. She grew up in Florida along- side her sisters, Mabel, Susie, Louise and Jackie. She met her husband, Walter Revear I, in 1956. They married and re- mained married until Walter passed in December of 1996.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, mother, grand- parents, Toby and Belle Zora Jenkins; daughter, Patricia Ann Walsh; sisters, Susie Bennett, Louise “Jackie” Oliver; great granddaughter, Jasmine Gill; great grandsons, Walter “JJ” Revear, III and Roderick Nelson Vickers.
She leaves to mourn her loss: her only surviving aunt, Josephine Sams; sisters, Mabel Preston-Robinson, Louise Dun- can; children, Glynn Hagins, Clara “Niecy” Gill (Leamon, Sr.) of NC, Walter Revear, Jr., (Francina), Sharon Jones (Corey) of NC, Mattie Revear, James Revear I (Lolita), of Washington and Kendra Re- vear; brother-in-law, Walter Bennett; granddaughters, Shonda Covington (Terry), Angel Watson, Carletta Hughes (English), Kendra “Shante” Re- vear, Collette Brim (Carlos), Joyous Williamson, Jevelin Williamson, Alisia Bivens and Eva Revear; grandson, Patrick Mobley, Shermaine Gill, Michael Stewart (Maki), Freder- ick Gill (Maria), Shawn Stewart, Torrence Gill, Bryan Revear, Quentin Duberry, James Re- vear, II, Dewayne Kelly, Clayton Evans (Crystal), Tony Tolbert, Jeremiah Bivens, Dontavious Rushing, Danzel Bivens, Lawer- ence Copeland and Kendro Copeland; nephews, Tony Oliver and Prince Revear; special nieces, Daphne “Joyce” Davis, Sandra “Renee” Ware, Cynthia Myles and Frannie Buie; special cousin, Ernestine Smith; god- children, Derby Chambers (Charles), John “Golly” Ruben, Karen Sanders and Stephanie McDowell; and a host of other family members and sorrowing friends who will dearly miss her.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, October 6th from 5 to 8 p. m.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p. m. The fam- ily and friends are asked to meet the church on Saturday for the service.
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