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Funerals
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MRS. ROSETA CELESTINE-BEATRICE BROWNE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Roseta Celestine-Beat- rice Browne, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, 1:30 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Oscar Wilson, offici- ating.
Roseta affectionately nick- named “Rose,” was born on May 18, 1947, in Liberta Village, An- tigua, West Indies, to Simon and Merle George.
Her favorite activities were reading, cooking, arts and crafts, and gardening.
She was preceded in death by: her sister, Idona Burnette Williams; cousin, Valena George.
She leaves precious memo- ries with: her husband, Jerome Browne; children, Jemaine Browne (Dysheema), Jason Browne (Andrea), Jermie Browne (Evansie), Sharon Mar- shall (Reggie); grandchildren, Olivia Browne, Philip Browne, Lestina Stoutt and Charles Scott, Danielle Green, and Lan- den Anderson; great grandchil- dren, Charles Scott, III, Darious Pyron, Jr., and Aliyah Hill; brothers, Winston Burnette, Baswin George and Wigley George; sisters, Hilarene George, Melrona Benjamin, Dornamay Adams, Aloma George, and Aarah Ralf.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Satur- day, April 23rd, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the service.
We are following CDC guide- lines.
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MR. KEITH RENARD CHRISTIAN
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Keith Renard Christian, of Tampa, FL., who passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, 1:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Pastor Clarence Shep- herd, officiating. The interment will follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
Keith, affectionately nick- named “KC,” was born on Sep- tember 11, 1959, to Mayfrancis Le’con and Sam Christian.
He loved cooking on the grill and making food that made peo- ple happy. He was a committed, hard worker for his employer. Most of all, he loved the family and friends who surrounded him very much. Keith loved the life he lived and lived the life he loved.
Keith was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Freeman Harbrook.
He leaves precious memories with: his children, Keith Chris- tian, Jr., Renard Christian, Yvonne Christian, Shekeitha Christian Abadom, and Jessica Christian; grandchildren, Shae, Asia, Keivonte, Princess, Jada, Ciara, Renee, Reshawna, Renard, Jr., Christopher, Sophia, Alex, Gabriella, Jontavius, Sedreanna, and Onesti; great grandchildren, Avia and Mia Ware; brothers, Sam Ira Christian, Charles Lee, Freeman Harbrook, Ira Chris- tian, Clifford Christian, William Christian, and Robert Christian; sisters, Marilyn, Darlene, April, Teresa, Mary Catherine, and Stephanie; aunts, Tammie, Bar- bara, Carolyn, Beatrice, and De- loris; uncles, MC and Clifford Christian; nieces, Tiffany, Chiq- uita, Faquita, Felisha, Annika, Darkia, Tia, and Tashaylee; nephews, Cedric, Michael, Brod- erick, Roderick, and Donald; and a host of loving cousins.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the service. The family will announce the location of the repast.
We are following CDC guide- lines.
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MR. LEONARD RICARDO PARKER
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Leonard Ricardo Parker, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, will be held on Wednesday, April 20th, 5 p. m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. The inter- ment be held in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Leonard was born on Decem- ber 27, 1954, in Tampa, Florida, to Phillip Parker, Sr. and Alda Mae Parker. He was a band member for Middleton High, Chamberlain High and The Naval Band.
He was preceded in death by: his brothers, James Melvin Parker and Donald Steven Parker.
He leaves precious memories with children, Darious Parker and Ebony Parker; brothers, Philip James Parker, Jr. (Ron- nie), Larry Parker, Dennis Parker (Shelia), Keith Parker (LaQutia) and Gregory Parker (Ursula); a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; friends, Cindy Parker, Santell Parker, Jasmine Parker, Jessica Parker, Kiara Parker, Kiani Parker, Deija Parker, Deauna Parker, Brean’a Parker, Katina James, Kelvin, Jr., Jerry Harrison, Gre- gory Parker, Jr., Kameron Parker.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 20th, from 5 to 7 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Wednesday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MS. GWENDOLYN A. STRONG
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Gwendolyn A. Strong, of Tampa FL., who passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, 4:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Pastor Mario Hamilton, officiating.
Gwendolyn, affectionately nicknamed “Ippy,” was born on October 29, 1963, to Stanley Strong and Wanda Johnson. Upon her passing, she was 58 years young, having resided at 4411 N. Habana Ave., Tampa FL, 33614.
Gwendolyn “Ippy” was an original resident of the Sulphur Springs Community.
She was preceded in death by: her Angel Baby whom has been awaiting her arrival; fa- ther, Stanley N. Strong, Sr.; grandmother, Cora V. Johnson- Williams (Granny); and grand- mother, Elizabeth McCoy.
She leaves to bask in the essence of her glorious mem- ory: her mother, Wanda Faye Johnson-Strong; sisters, Ken- netha Strong, Glenda Strong, and Lalonnie Strong; brothers, Jerald Stone, Sr., (Ernestine), Stanley Strong, Jr., Selwyn Strong (Tonya), and John Strong (“That’s the baby); an enormous extended family of which includes uncles, Jessie Johnson, Sr., (Ella), Robert Johnson, Sr., (Cordelia), and Calvin Johnson (Mae); aunt, Sandra Roberts; aunt/cousin, Jacqueline Williams; and MANY nieces, nephews, cousins; and special sister/friend, Felicia “Lisa” Bel- lamy.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, April 22nd, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the service. The repast will im- mediately follow the funeral service.
We are following CDC guide- lines.
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MRS. WANDA J. WATSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Wanda J. Watson, of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, will be held on Saturday, April 23th, 10:00 a.m., at Aikens Fu- neral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Mar- tin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Richard Mims, officiating.
Wanda was born on Octo- ber 24, 1952, Winter Haven, Florida, to Roosevelt Bowman and Idella Robinson. Wanda loved her children and grand- children.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Roosevelt Bow- man; brother, Ronald Bow- man; sister, Brenda Pitts.
She leaves precious memo- ries with: her husband, Michael Watson; mother, Idella Robinson; children, Michelle Jones (Brian), Felicia Jackson, Chad E. Watson, Mike Watson, Jr., Monica Wat- son, Carlos Watson and Chad A. Watson; godchildren, Erica and Kimberly Young; grand- children, Ryan Mills (April), Jenae Jones, James Norton, Varian Fipps, Antonio Fipps, Tavis Fipps, Chasity Watson, Chase Watson, Chad Watson, Jr., Michael Watson, III, Malik, Mikece, Malaria, Makenzie Watson, Marcus and Micah Tillman; great grand- children; Zaniah, Addalyn Fipps, Nicholi, Joshua, Varian, Jr., Johnathan Fipps, Semja Norton, Rhyhiem Copland, Ryan, II, and Ry’Jaydan Mills; brothers, Reginald Bowman, Renard Bowman, Reynold Bowman (Nadine),Gregory Watson (Cherlyn), Harold Watson, Jr., (Gladys) and Ri- cardo Watson (Eleanor); sis- ters, Francis Campbell and Carolyn Haynes (Mike); niece, Melissa Watson; a host of nephews and cousins; mother- in-law, Bernice Watson; friends, Lola Bowman, Cheryl Young, Joyce Times, Harriet Logan, Shirley Pugh and Beat- rice Bertheir; with a host of other loved ones. Please keep us in your prayers, God Bless.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, April 22, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the service. The repast will im- mediately follow the funeral.
We are following CDC guidelines.
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