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Funerals/Memoriams
AIKENS
MR. VIRGIL LEE BRANCH, SR.
A visitation for Mr. Virgil Lee Branch, Sr., of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on February 20, 2022, will be held on Thurs- day, March 3rd, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33610.
Virgil was born December 7, 1961, in Miami, Florida. He re- ceived his education in Miami and Tampa public schools. He was employed for many years at the University of Tampa.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Lulu Bell Branch; sister and 2 brothers. Virgil leaves to cherish his mem- ory his loving wife, Earnestine Strickland Branch; sons, Virgil Lee Branch, Jr., (Naomi) and Michael Branch; 6 stepchildren; 2 grandchildren; brother, Smokey Branch; best friend, An- drew Benjamin; a host of family, friends, and church members.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Thursday for the visita- tion.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MR. BRUCE TYRONE BROWN
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Bruce Brown of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Fri- day, February 18, 2022, will be held on Saturday, March 5th, 11:00 a.m. at Brown’s Memorial Church of God in Christ, 2313 E. 27th Avenue, Tampa, Florida, Pastor Timothy Cohen, officiating. The interment will be held at Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
Bruce was born November 17, 1987, in Tampa, Florida, to Brid- gette Cusic and Bruce T. Brown, Sr. He loved getting money, playing football and driving trucks.
He was baptized at an early age.
Bruce was preceded in death by: grandparents, Leon Cusic, Sr., Vera Mae Lewis, James Brown, Sr., and Lottie Mae Brown; uncles, David E. Brown, Sr., and Alfonso Brown; great aunts, Mary Smith, Ora Lee McGivery, Regainer Gib- bons, Ella Williams and Pelle Brown; great uncle, George Barnes, Jr.; and special cousin, Torrie Leon McDuffie.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: wife, Cristine Brown; children, Bruce T. Brown, III, Brianna, Bri’Toria and Bryce Brown; step- son, Devin Kelly; goddaughter, J’dior Clay; mother, Bridgette Cusic (Keith); father, Bruce T. Brown, Sr., (Erika); brothers, Brandon Brown, Sr., (Dominque), Henry Robinson, Keith Paramore, Jr., (Antanaye), and Breon Brown; god brother, Quintarius Grier; sis- ters, Brandi Paramore, Brunisha, Briana and Briel Brown; god sister, Mosheika Brown; aunts, Bertha McKinnon, Belinda Brown, Jackie Brown (Donald), Bertha Brown (Sam), Chiquita Evans, Debra Mimmenger, Shirley Joseph (Robert) and Yana (Rick); god aunt, Gwen House Denson; great aunt, Ruthie Mae Barnes (Ehrman); uncles, Michael Ferrell (Linda), Gregory Ferrell, James Brown (Liz), Reginald Cusic (Kim- berly), Leon Cusic, Jr. (Wakena) and Ronnie Brown; great uncle, Elijah Gibbons; nephews, Malik Brown, Brandon Brown, Jr., and Xi’aire Paramore; cousins, Laneisha Joyner (Devonte), Ron- tishia Brown (Jasmine), Nakita Cusic, Leon Cusic, III, Keon Cusic, Kiyana Cusic, Tiquilia Glenn, Shan- quila Washington, Xanquila McK- innon, Reshea Brown, Reshod Brown, Shantia Little and Alonzo Morris (Lesley), Tjada Smith; spe- cial friends, Laquitta Curry, Javar- ius Clay (Jasmine), Teon Thornton, Yana John-Jules, Justin Allen, Ikeyshia Eaves, Carlos Gonzales; and a host of other family and friends, too many to mention, but too important not to forget that loved Bruce dearly.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, March 4th, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. We are following the CDC guide- lines.
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MR. ROBERT LEE HENRY, JR.
In Loving Memory of Mr. Robert Lee Henry Jr., of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Feb- ruary 13, 2023.
Robert was born April 3, 1969, to the late Robert Henry, Sr., and Lateefah Muhammad.
Robert enjoyed listening to music, watching television, and traveling.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; grandparents, Malissa and Joseph Moncur; grandmother, Luvenia C. Henry; uncle, Rudolph Moncur; aunts, Brenda Epps, Veronica Mills and Beverly Moncur; and cousin, Car- nisha Gardner.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: his significant other, Kelene Henry; children, Tierra Henry, Javares Henry, Naydia Henry, Danielle Jenkins and Shakita Ponder; grandchildren, Nehemi- ah’ya Robinson, Ah’Keema Jones, G’Braille Shanks and Noah Riley; mother, Lateefah Muhammad; brothers, Randolph Chavez and Tony Henry; sisters, Norena Davidson and Torrie Robinson; aunts, Carolyn Philon (Michael), Renita Thurman (Lorenzo), Linda Olson (Ronald), Luvator Nelson, and Loretta Henry; niece, Fran- chon Davidson; nephews, Christopher White and Fabian Davidson; cousins, Tammy, Melissa (Earl), Ronald (Tameko), Brittany, Eldridge, Lawanda, Clif- fette, Nico, Binta, Sabrina, Bo- mani, Clifford, Natasha, and Lil Reid; and special friends, Morris Daniels and Antoine McCloud.
The family will be hosting a Memorial Gathering Sunday, March 6th, 2:00 p.m. at Rowlett Park Shelter 218.
They are inviting all family and friends to come to the cele- bration.
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MRS. WILLA “CHARLIE” KENNERDY
A visitation for Mrs. Willa “Charlie” Kennerdy, who passed away on February 21, 2022, will be held on Tuesday, March 1st, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Aikens Fu- neral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33610.
Willa was born December 07, 1931. She was a lovely mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Killins and Vianna Napier; stepmother, Breatha; hus- band, George K. Kennerdy, Sr.; daughters, Vanessa C. Gomez, and Victoria T. Kennerdy; brother, Lu- cius Napier; and stepbrother, Paul (PC).
Willa leaves to cherish her memory: her children, George Kennerdy (Kent) (Juanita), Janet Jackson, Beatrice Colston, Donel Kennerdy (Leah) and Lawanda (Carl); 36 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; niece, Evie Napier; and a host of family and friends.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Tuesday for the visitation.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
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IN MEMORIAM
DOROTHY TERRY KITCHENS
In memory of my wife, Dorothy Terry Kitchens.
From the family with love.
MR. JOSE’ RENE OLIVER
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Jose’ Rene Oliver of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sat- urday, February 19, 2022, will be held on Saturday, March 5th, 2:00 p.m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2313 E. 27th Avenue, Pas- tor Derrick Levy, officiating.
Jose was a native and resident of Tampa, Florida. He attended Hillsborough County Public Schools. He worked in the con- struction industry and was a cer- tified forklift driver.
Jose’ was preceded in death by: his mother, Valerie Wasp; grandmother, Bernice Cooper and aunt, Vanessa Howard.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: fiancé, Tatiana Johnson; pops, Tony Hampton, (Marquita); sisters, Katrina Tims (Shaun), Kim Kerbo, Sharlotte Hamilton and Ebony Hampton; sister-in- law, Kiana Spragins; brothers, Micheal Rainey and family; Don, Mario Wasp and Denny Williams; children, Jose R. Oliver, Jr., Rio Oliver, Zakis Oliver, Larrohn Givery, Quansha Oliver, Sa’Deria Oliver, Zae’Shu Oliver and Kierra Johnson; grandchildren, Honesti Hall, Errin Gadson, Harmony Oliver, De’Vonni Cohen, Euro Oliver, Markennathen Williams, Mason Williams, Elijah Burch and Leevon Harris; stepchildren, Zy’niah and Vanord Rutherford; aunts, Wanda Mingo (James) and Stella Profit; uncles, Herman Profit and Edward Turner; cousins, Valena Williams (Lloyd), HarryAnn Brown, Sirena Williams, Shareka Dooley, Debo- rah Dooley, Alechia Garland, Dwayne Larry, Walter Scott (Brenda), Marion Larry and Sul- livan; mother-in-law, Yonika Spragins; nieces, Jameshia, Nakita and Brittany; nephews, Marquist, Syrcumna, Clarence, Octavius, Demetrick, Darrell, Je- remy, Darnell and Akai; friend, Dee (The Boss); close family friend, Calvin Coleman; neighbor and like a mother, Carolyn “Mom” Taylor and The Nash Family; and a host of family and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd, on Friday, March 4th, from 4:00- 8:00 p.m.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR MOTHER
MARY LUCINDA WILLIAMS March 3, 1903 – December 14, 1975
Mother, you left us unex- pectedly. Gone but never forgotten, always in our hearts. Four children are left out of 13 – Martha, Luean- nie, Mattie and Shadrick.
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