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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
GUDES
MR. CURTIS C. FOX, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Curtis C. Fox, Jr., who departed this life on January 17, 2018 to rest in God’s eternal hands, will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 12 p. m. at New Genera- tion Faith Ministries, 8214 Pe- terson Rd., Odessa, Florida, Pastor Patricia Daniel, with Pastor Curtis C. Fox, Sr. of Birmingham, Alabama, Eulo- gist. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, FL.
He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Ivelisse Seda- Fox; and three daughters, Cyann Fox, Sadie Fox and Ta- tiana Fox; mother, Pastor Pa- tricia Daniel; and step-father, Leo Daniel, Sr.; father, Pastor Curtis Fox, Sr., from Birming- ham, Alabama; three brothers, Derrick Fox, Leo Daniel, Jr. and Julius Fox; and of course, Maudrice Morris, who he called “Lil bro;” two sisters, Shavon Fox Ford (Samuel) and Dionne Daniel; uncles, Joe Fox (Carolyn), Will Fox (Susie) and his most beloved uncle, James White (Francine); aunts, Ruby Fox, Teresa Fox Fluellen, Edna Fox Rogers, Annie Fox and his much loved aunt, Carolyn Fox Clay (William), all from Birm- ingham, Alabama; nephews, Samuel and Melek Ford and Patrick, Cameron and Ian Daniel; nieces, Aniah Ford and Leah and Kiara Daniel; and his beloved cousins, Debra, Melody, Rhonda, Joe, Desmond, Randy, Monica, Tracy, Erica, Shaketia, Heather, Vince, Terrance, Dawnielle, Marquita and Trey, all from Birmingham, Ala- bama.
Curtis Fox, Jr. was born on September 23, 1971 in Birming- ham, Alabama. Curtis went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the age of forty-six. It hurts for Curtis to be gone from us, but God knew him first. We may not understand why He called him home so soon, how- ever, we know all power is in God’s hands. For all things work together for the good for those who love God and are called according to His pur- pose.
Curtis, my much loved son, what a glorious day it must have been when you beheld the angels of the Lord when they appeared to take you to your heavenly home to be with Jesus. To God be the glory!
Family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday morning at 11:45 a. m.
“A Temple of Service”
AIKENS
MR. KEITH RECHE BATCHELOR, SR.
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Keith Reche Batchelor, Sr. of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018, services will be held Satur- day, January 27, 2018 at 2 p. m. at the Greater Mt. Moriah P. B. Church, 1225 N. Nebraska Ave., Dr. B. R. Fulton, Jr., Pastor, offi- ciating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 East Hanna Ave.
Mr. Keith Reche Batchelor, Sr. was born in Tampa, Florida. He was educated by the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of the Uni- versity of South Florida. He was an avid reader and lover of bas- ketball, but most of all a “sharp” dresser.
He was preceded in death by: his father, John H. Chester; and his grandparents, John and Al- berta Batchelor and Andrew and Exie Chester.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his son, Keith R. Batch- elor, Jr. (Raven); partner in life, Valadia Batchelor; grandson, Elijah Batchelor; granddaugh- ter, Rayne Batchelor; mother, Barbara Batchelor-Johnson; sis- ters, Katrina Washington (Chris), Angie and Kimberly Chester; step-mother, Rio Chester; niece, Jesyca Giles; aunts, Bettye Brown (Clifford), Shigeko Louise Batchelor, Rita Anderson (Lawrence) and Thelma Inghram (Clinton); un- cles, Fred Chester (Oralee), Frank Chester (Maggie) and Curlie Chester (Lisa); a host of cousins and relatives; extended family friends, Willie Mae Bur- ney, Martha Thompson, Eldis Mitchell, Ethel (Pat) Davis and Linda Grant and their families.
Lastly, our sincerest grati- tude goes to Mr. Batchelor’s home church family the Greater Mt. Moriah P. B. Church.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, January 26th from 5-7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
MRS. SUSIE MARILYN TWIGGS BOSTON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Susie Marilyn Twiggs Boston of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, Janu- ary 19, 2018 will be held Satur- day, January 27th, 11 a. m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 Lowe Street, Rev. Dr. Glen B. Dames, Pastor officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Susie Twiggs Boston was born February 14, 1926 to the late Rev. Presiding Elder Isaiah S. Twiggs and Ella Donaldson Twiggs in Madison County, Florida. Susie accepted Christ in her life at an early age and upon moving to Tampa, Florida, she united with Allen Temple AME Church. She was an active member at Allen Tem- ple AME Church until her health began to fail.
After completing high school in Madison County, she moved to Tampa to be with her oldest sister, Lillie Twiggs. She continued her education by en- rolling in cosmetology school, later graduating as a licensed cosmetologist. Susie worked for many years in Tampa with her cousin, the late Dan Twiggs. She will be remembered as a caring mother and grand- mother. She enjoyed family gatherings on Sunday after- noon after cooking some of everyone’s favorite dishes.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Elder Isaiah and Ella Twiggs; husband, James Boston; brother, Isaiah Twiggs, Jr., six sisters, Ola Robinson, Istella Sampson, Lilla Siplin, Asilean Bell, Dr. Verree Stomes and Eliza T. McGee.
Susie will be lovingly re- membered by: her son, Billy L. LeGree (Margaret Ann); daugh- ter, Yvonne Boston; grand- daughter, Kimberly LeGree-Hymes (Van Eric) of Wesley Chapel, FL; one great- granddaughter, Jasmine Ann Hymes; two grandsons, Steven and Isaiah Boston; nephew, Rev. Andrew Sampson (Marie) of Atlanta, GA; nieces, Patricia Ball (Charlie), Oliva Gail Flow- ers, Benize Worlds, Ola B. Odd and Jenethel Grant of Jack- sonville, FL; a host of other cousins, Twiggs, Bell, Carring- ton and god-daughters, Anol Woodarol and Tisha Flower; a special thank you to the youth usher board of Allen Temple.
The visitation will be held at Allen Temple AME Church on Saturday, January 27th from 10- 11 a. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the visitation and service.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
MRS. BEULAH GROCE
A Homegoing Service for Mrs. Beulah Groce of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018, will be held on Saturday, January 27th, 2 p. m. at New Progress Missionary Baptist Church, 3307 E. Shadowlawn Ave., Rev. Richard Woodbury, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Beulah Groce was born in 1934 in Pittsview, Alabama. She enjoyed cooking and shop- ping.
She was preceded in death by her relatives: Mattie Mae Hines (mother), Fletcher Ivery (father), Leon Groce (hus- band), Essie Mae Jackson (sis- ter), Man (brother), Willie C. Ivery (brother), Tommy Lee Ivery (brother), Katherine Lais (sister), Nancy Upshaw (sis- ter), and Annie Pearl Lais (sis- ter).
She leaves to cherish her memories her loving family who will dearly miss her: chil- dren, Evelyn McCray (Calvin) and Julia Zellner (John Richard, Jr.); grandchildren, Stacy Conley (Chet), Sheena Jeannot (Jacques), Carmen Fletcher (Van), Adrian McCray (Deborah), Dr. Andrea N. Mc- Cray, Alex McCray, Sr. (Mari- lan), John Zellner, III (Kay), Ternisha Zellner; great grand- children, Erika Moody, Von- trail Smith (Tommy), Tyrell Penix, Robert Tolliver, Trinity Bowles, Unique Fletcher, Alli- son Fletcher, Isaiah Zellner, Zaria Zellner, Aevin McCray, Alexis McCray, Alex McCray, Jr.; 3 great-great grandchil- dren; siblings, Tommy Lee Up- shaw (Ida), Juanita Burston (Richard), Lela Bell Peterson, Johnnie Mae Mellion, Naomi Stackhouse (Dwayne), Adri- enne Ivory, Angela Ivery; a host nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, January 26th, from 5-7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
HARMON
MR. DANIEL PRESSLEY
Homegoing Services for Mr. Daniel Pressley, who passed away January 9, 2018, will be held Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 2 p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, FL 33610, Pastor Otis Cooper, II, New Rising Star Min- istries, officiating. Committal will be made at the chapel.
Mr. Pressley was born May 23, 1983 in Tampa, FL to Gwendloyn Witherspoon and Marty Pressley. He attended local schools and grew up mostly in and around the Ybor City area.
He is survived by: his par- ents, Gwendloyn Witherspoon and Marty Pressley; siblings, Charles Dixon, Shawana Press- ley, Andrea Pressley; nieces and nephews, Sharonda Jamison, Daniel Bostick, Tony Bostick, Jason Hillsman, Jr., Jaziah Pressley, Tayzanii Pressley, and Tayzon Pressley; aunts, Betty Hancock and Dorothy Johnson; uncle, Lewis Joseph; cousins, C. Ray Mayhue, Willie Hart, Frankie Bryant, and Javon Bryant; and a host of other rela- tives and friends.
The processional will assem- ble Saturday at 1:45 p. m. at the Chapel.
“A Harmon Burial”
WORD OF THANKS
ALVERTIS WILLIAMS
The family of Sister Alvertis Williams is grate- ful to everyone that reached out during our loss. Thank you for every prayer, word of encour- agement, sympathy and condolence conveyed along with every visit.
Special acknowledge- ments to New Progress Missionary Baptist Church family.
The Williams Family.
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