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MS. GAYLE L. BAILEY
The Funeral Service for Gayle L. Bailey, of Tampa, who passed away on September 1, 2021, at the age of 64, will be held on Sunday, September 19th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Kendrick Gardener, officiating.
Gayle will be conveyed to Robbins, NC, where she will be laid to rest at Little Oak Church of God alongside her mother, Jewell L. Horton and grand- mother, Ada M. Gaddy.
Gayle Louise Bailey was born on July 23, 1957, in Freeport, NY, to the late John and Jewell Louise Horton. She lived in Freeport, NY until 1997 when she moved to Tampa, FL where she resided for the re- mainder of her life.
Gayle reveled in spending quality time with her family, cooking and creating arts and crafts in which many of her cre- ations will be forever treasured by her loving family and friends. She also had a passion for computer technology, in which she was pursuing her cer- tification in cyber security at the time of her passing.
Gayle is survived by: her daughter, Courtney Alexandria Thompson (Tampa, FL), her four brothers and sisters, Charles Ronald Tyson (Freeport, NY) Carolyn Rachel Tyson, (Far Rockaway, NY) Janet Horton-Vines (Tampa, FL) and Michael Fitzgerald Horton (Newbern, NC); 15 nieces and nephews, Rhonda Tyson, Michael Tyson, Ger- maine Tyson, Tyson Steven Tyson, Ronald Charles Tyson, Charles Anthony Clark, Jeffery Dwight Clark, Tracey Anderson, Crystal Carolyn Horton, Tiffany Nicole Horton, Alexis Helena- Jewell Horton, Summer Cherie Duran, Brittany Niquole Hor- ton-Duran, Ashlee Michelle Horton-Duran and Sasha Sin- clair; 30 great nieces and nephews and 3 great, great nieces.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations and condolences may be offered to 10603 N. 25th Street, Tampa, FL 33612.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Sun- day, September 19th, at 1:00 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Sunday for the services. We are following all CDC guidelines.
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MR. WILLIAM GAINEY
A Celebration of Life service for Mr. William Hanna Gainey, who entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the age of 86, will be conducted Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Pleasant Chapel A.M.E. Church, 2615 E. Chipco Street, Tampa, FL 33605, Rev. James Crews, Pastor, Offici- ating. The Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL.
Mr. William Gainey was born in Pamplico, South Carolina, to the parentage of Hannibal and Zelma Gainey on July 21, 1935, where they resided until moving to Tampa, Florida, when William was 10 years old.
He received the Lord at a young age and was lifelong mem- ber of Pleasant Chapel A.M.E. Church. He attended Hillsbor- ough County Public Schools, graduating from Middleton High School in 1955.
His work ethic was impecca- ble, which began as a young boy where he would find odd jobs for pocket change and often worked several jobs to provide for his family.
William retired as a truck driver from Carolina Freight after 24 years of service.
William was preceded in death by: his parents, Hannibal and Zelma Gainey; son, Raynell Gainey; sisters, Ruby McDowell, and Laura Thomas.
Mr. Gainey leaves to continue his legacy: his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Thelma Gainey (Tampa, FL); son Stevie (Deloris) Gainey; daughters Felecia (Charles) Johnson, Cassandra (Darrell) Richardson, Valinda Gainey, Vonceia Gainey Reed, and Arkeitha Webb; daughter-in- law Regina Gainey; grandchil- dren: Raynell, Jr., (Letisha), Roderick, and Ryan Gainey; Ste- vie, Jr., Ebony, Thelecia, and Ka- trinna Gainey; Retina Johnson, Jermaine (Kimerlyn) Johnson,
Deanna (Ron) Munroe (Santa Clarita, CA), Keri Johnson; Kel- win Gainey, Clinton (Tameaka) Bowers, Richard Bowers, William Bowers, Darrell (Cho- noesty) Richardson, Jr., and Kevin Richardson; Malcolm West; Ashley Gainey-Chapman, Danielle Reed, Isaiah Gainey Reed; Raechelle (Deandre) Knighten, Renee, Rayburn, Renetta, Raeshawna, and Ray- mond Webb; 54 great grandchil- dren; and 1 great, great grandchild; sisters, Virgie (Billy) Anglin, Carolyn Miller, Katie Booher (Houston, TX), Bridget Benton Gainey; and brother, Den- nis (Rose) Gainey (Houston, TX); in-laws Morris Glenn, Sr., Thomas Glenn (Monticello FL), Florence (Paul) Joseph (Miami FL), and Nancy Grant (Monticello FL); Thelma Glenn (Tallahassee, FL) James McDowell; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
William loved family and his greatest pride and joy was to be able to gather together and em- brace his heritage; he especially liked to watch the children con- verse, laugh, and play. He would often say, “They all come from me” and he kept an account of each and every single one. It was important to him to value and show appreciation of others for their time and efforts.
As a young man he was given the name “Scrappy” by his foot- ball coach, Abe Brown, because of his perseverance and determina- tion. This was his heart until the very end, and a characteristic he instilled in his family.
He would always say, “It’s hard, but it’s fair!” These are the words that best capture the essence of William Hanna Gainey – Wise | Honest | Supportive | De- pendable | Present | Constant | Resilient 2 Timothy 4:7-8 King James Version I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appear- ing. ~Well Done My good and faithful servant~.
The Visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Satur- day, September 18, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Sunday for the serv- ices. We are following all CDC guidelines. “
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MR. BOBBY DEAN JOHNSON
A Homegoing Service for Mr. Bobby Dean Johnson, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sep- tember 5, 2021, will be held on Sat- urday, September 18th 11 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Minister Thomasina Washington-Scott offi- ciating. The interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
Bobby was born December 19, 1953, in Edison, Georgia, to Mr. Smith and Annie Bell Johnson. Bobby was baptized and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. His maternal grandmother, Beauty Boyd, took the grandchildren to Hopewell Baptist Church, in Ocala, Florida, under the leadership of Reverend McDonald.
Later the family moved to Tampa, where Bobby attended schools in Hillsborough County. Immediately after high school, Bobby joined the United States Army on October 31, 1972, and graduated from Basic Training at Fort Benning, Georgia.
He continued his Advanced In- dividual Training (AIT) at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He com- pleted his military obligation and received an Honorable Discharge.
When Bobby left the military, he pursued a new mission, work- ing several years at Lee & Salter Construction Company in Lake- land, Florida.
He was respectful, with a calm, caring and gentle demeanor. He never forgot how to love and re- spect others. Bobby was an active member of New Testament Church of God under the leadership of Pastor Huggins in Port Charlotte, Florida.
He was preceded in death by: his loving and devoted mother; his devoted and loving sister, Sandra Johnson; stepfathers, Thomas Washington, Sr., and Ike Williams.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: his loving, devoted and caring baby sister, Thomasina Washing- ton Scott; nieces, Kimberly John- son (Kenny) and Valencia Fails; nephews, Corey Johnson (An- drea), Dwayne “Nuke” Scott, Jr., (Nikki), Samuel Vincent Law, Eric Law and Joshua Scott; great nieces and nephews; Eric Dukes (Amanda), Corey Johnson, Jr., Travis Turner, Shyleah Hayes, Courtney Johnson, Christian Scott, Shaniah Law, Jayden Law, Andre Johnson, Antwon Johnson, and Regan Scott; great, great niece Alaiya Dukes.
The visitation will be held Fri- day, September 17th, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the Chapel on Sat- urday, September 18th for the serv- ice. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MS. FRANCES LIZETTE JONES
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Frances Lizette Jones, of Tampa, who passed away follow- ing a brief illness, on September 7, 2021, will be held on Saturday, September 18th, 2:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Rev. Michael Neely officiating.
Ms. Frances Lizette Jones was born on August 18, 1962, in Ft. Pierce, FL to Willie James Thomas, Sr., and Mae Frances Graham. She was the second youngest of four children.
Frances, also lovingly known as “Fran” or “Lizette,” attended the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County, graduating from C. Leon King High School in 1980. She was a lifelong resident of Hillsborough County.
She enjoyed shopping, and couponing with friends and fam-
ily.
Frances was preceded in
death by: her father, Willie Thomas, and a granddaughter, Tamia Bailey.
She leaves to cherish her lov- ing memory: son, Darrell Jones (Cheree); daughters, Danielle Jones, Dominique Jones, and Ke’Aundra Delaney; her mother, Mae Frances Graham; brother, Willie James Thomas, Jr., of Kissimmee, FL; sisters, Wanda Mays, of High Springs, FL, and Leola Tillman, (Emerson); grand- children, Camiah, Mekhi, Jayda, Nyla, Devinii, Caden, Anthony, Daniel, and Tori; nieces, LaK- endra Hicks, Shontelle Singleton, Faybryann Brown (Demetrius); nephews, LeRon Hicks, Emerson Tillman, Jr., (Sennatra), Stephen Tillman, Ellance Tillman, Adam Joy (Cherie); close friends, Twanda Bradley, Henrietta Bell (Bonnie), and Ann Vickers; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, September 17th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the Chapel on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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