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Funerals/Memoriam/Card Of Thanks
AIKENS
MR. ROBERT FIELDS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Robert Henry Fields who passed away on Sunday, Febru- ary 10, 2019, will be held on Fri- day, February 15, 2019, at 11 a. m. (Viewing from 10 - 11 a. m.) at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., with Rev. Gee Thompson, officiating. The interment will follow at Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Robert was born on Septem- ber 19, 1937 in Tampa, Florida, to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold (Vera) Fields. He was a loyal member of Greater Life Christian Church and earned his B. A. Degree (Born Again). Robert attended Sunshine Senior Day Care. He was a “people person” and no- body was a stranger to him. Robert enjoyed coloring and watching his favorite TV show, The Golden Girls. He mastered the art of relaxation.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Vera Fields; siblings, Vera Prince, Dolores Green and Ronald E. Fields.
He leaves to cherish his memories with: his siblings, Arnold Fields, Jr. (Hazel), Betty Glenn, Eartha Thomas (Dennis), Thelma Stafford, Patricia John- son (Arthur) and Sharon Canty (Lenzo); sister-in-law, Edwina Fields; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins and friends that will miss him.
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MRS. RAE JEAN BRYANT MERCER
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Rae Jean Bryant Mercer of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019, will be held Saturday, Feb- ruary 16th, 11 a. m. at Abundant Life Worship Center, 8117 N. 13th St., Pastor Curt McKay, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery.
Rae Jean Bryant was born February 25, 1949 in Tampa, Florida. She attended Abundant Life Worship Center. She en- joyed fishing, shopping, collect- ing antiques and traveling.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Levester Wells and Maddie Bryant; sisters, Betty Young and Dessie Bridges; brothers, Herbert Davis, Jackie Davis and Cullen Davis, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her hus- band, Frankie Mercer; daughter, D’metria Mercer Blackwell; grandchildren, Tyler Scott and Jade Blackwell; brothers, Lee Wells (Cortez), Ronald Davis and Willie Fred Wells; sisters, Anita Davis, Barbara Davis, Dora Evans (Johnnie C.), Dorthy Walley, Catherine Thomas, Bessie L. Maggee and Temple Bridges (Donald); a host of nieces and nephews; sister/cousin, Arnell Bryant Willis.
The visitation will be held at Abundant Life Worship Center Church on Friday, February 15th from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. FRANK LEWIS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Frank Lewis of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, will be held Saturday, February 16th, 10a.m.atMt.OliveM.B. Church, 4008 E. Cayuga Street, Rev. Michael White, pastor; Pastor Alphonso Lewis, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery.
Frank was born August 11, 1933 in Blakely, Georgia. He at- tended Mt. Olive M. B. Church and loved his Lord and Savior. During his spare time, he really enjoyed fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Serious and Iona Lewis; brothers, Deacon Otis Lewis, Serious, Jr., Master Gary Prince Lewis and grandson, Willie James.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his wife, Emma Faye Lewis; children, Sherrell Lewis, Jackqueline, Renaye and Jeffery Martin, Gary Lewis and Shantel Mc- Daniels; a host of grandchil- dren; a host of great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Lee Porter; nieces, Tonya Jones (Vincent), Jasmine, Brit- tany, Ebony, Shirley Lewis and Elaine Lewis of Miami, Florida; nephews, Shug, Utae, Marion and Pastor Alphonso Lewis (An- gela); cousins, Osriin Odom, Scooter Odom and Bernard Odom; nurse Toni Maywood and social worker Keisha; neighbors, Mr. Bobby (Alma); longtime friends, Mr. and Mrs. George Shivers; friends, Saun- dra Lyons (Ned) and James Mc- Daniels (Diane); family friend, Santana McIntyre; special thanks to Kenneth Robertson.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, February 15th 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 church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. MICKALEE MOORE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mickalee Moore of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019, at 2 p. m. at Aikens Fu- neral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610, Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Mickalee Moore was born on October 27, 1949 in Tampa, Florida, to Louise and Adell Pre- ston Bailey whom both pre- ceded her in death. Mickalee graduated from Blake High School. She retired from St. Joseph Hospital, where she worked in dietary aide for 42 years and worked at Habana Health Care for 5 years. Mickalee was a hard-working, able body woman, also a loving, kind-hearted mother, who en- joyed time with family and friends and took care of her family well.
She leaves to cherish her loving with her husband, James Moore; 2 daughters, Teresa (Jeffrey McGhee) and Trini Moore; grandchildren, Mercedy Nelson, Gabriel Jones (Boss), Tiffany Moore, Kenisha Moore, Anthony Moore, Melvin Mc- Quay and Kelvin McQuay; great- grandchildren, Freddie Haynes, Jr., Chris Pope, Brian Pope, Di- amond Moore, Anthony Moore, Jr., Destiny Moore, Princeton McQuay and Wisdom Oliver; nephews, Jeremiah Williams (Mann) and Robert Bailey; brother, Roy Bailey (Mary); a host of dearest friends and for- mer co-workers of St. Joseph Hospital.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday one hour prior to the funeral service. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Friday for the service.
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BRO. FESTUS MOSES, JR.
A homegoing service for Bro. Festus Moses, Jr. of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, will be held on Satur- day, February 16th, 2 p. m. at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, 2606 W. Grace Street, Pastor T. D. Leonard, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Garden of Memories Ceme- tery.
Bro. Festus Moses, Jr. was born March 25, 1939 in Blacks- hear, Georgia, to the late Fes- tus, Sr. and Leressie Tucker Moses. He was a faithful and loyal member of Mt. Tabor M. B. Church for over 25 years. He served on the Usher Ministry # 1, Baptist Training Union, Male Ushers and the Male Cho- rus. As a student of the Word he attended Sunday School and Bible Study. He loved his church and loved going. He was a barber at Bosa Nova Salon for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Catherine Moses; siblings, Addie Mae Douglas, Lillie Mae Cook and Robert Moses.
He leaves to cherish fond memories with: his son, Wayne Wilcox; brother, Lester Moses (Isabell); sisters, Mar- garet Boone, Betty Kelly (Leroy) and Claudia Mae Washington; a host of grand- children, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, family and friends; special friends in- clude his biddies, Dorothy Jenkins, Gwendolyn Curry and Gwendolyn Hagen; a loving supporter, Zack Dawson.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, February 15th from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
SIS. ODESSA
ROBERTS
27 Feb. 34 - 15 Feb. 18
One year has passed since that sad day, when the one we loved was called away.
God took her home; it was His will. But, in our hearts she liveth still.
Your loving husband, Charles, children and grands.
CARD OF THANKS
MR. MICHAEL JENNINGS
The family of Michael Jen- nings would like to express our sincere gratitude for all of the offers of love we received during our time of grieving.
From the telephone calls, texts, posts, food, cards, and more, we thank you.
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