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Funerals
AIKENS
MR. COSTELLO FREEMAN GUZMAN
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Costello Freeman Guz- man, of Tampa FL, who passed away on Wednesday, Septem- ber 21, 2022 will be a private fu- neral ceremony.
Mr. Costello Freeman “Cossie” Guzman was the ninth child born to the late Rene and Vivian Guzman Branch on March 21, 1952. He was edu- cated in Hillsborough County Public Schools and was em- ployed as a security officer for Barnett Bank and Bank of America Institution. Costello was married to the late Harriet Guzman, both were dedicated members of Church Without Walls.
He was preceded in death by: two brothers, Herbert Rene Guzman, Sr., and James “Jimmy” Guzman; and five sis- ters, Rena Marie Guzman, Vi- vian Guzman Norton, Shirley Guzman Black, Carolyn Guz- man Sessler, and Marjorie Guz- man McGee.
He leaves to cherish his fond memories with: his daugh- ter, Katrina Guzman, and one grandson; a loving sister, Mar- garet Guzman Woodie; a loving devoted niece, Erica “Peaches” Oliver (Mardell); special nieces, Andrea Cummings, and Gail Vann; special great-nieces, Rena Howard, Evita Mitchell, and Lillie “Lonnye” Van; special nephews, Derrick Woodie, and Henry Norton; devoted great- nephew, Eric Howard; adopted niece, Quanta Nance; a host of other nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great-nephews; two devoted sisters-in-law; Betty Baker Guzman and Beatrice Guzman; family members, the Brooks, Currington, Nunn, Gonzalez, and the Lafayette families; special friends, Linda Armstrong and staff of the Florida Gulf Coast Apartments; longtime friends, the Jenkins, Isaac Buie, Woodall, Lawrence, and Sessler; special recogni- tion, 6C1 Nursing staff at Tampa General Hospital, Hos- pice Care (Ruby Team), Nurse Carey, and Latoya, social worker. Costello was loved and adored by his family; he will be sadly missed.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, September 30th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p. m. The funeral service will be private. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MRS. IDA MAE WILLIAMS DUNBAR
A Homegoing Memorial Serv- ice for Mrs. Ida Mae Williams Dunbar, of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Thursday, Sep- tember 22, 2022, will be held on Friday, September 30th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610, Rev. Steve Whitney, officiating.
Ida was born on August 21, 1948 in Monticello, FL to Mack McKinley Williams and Eddie Mae Harrell. Some of her favorite activities included gardening, ex- ercising, staying in shape, and eating healthy. She also loved traveling and spending time with family and friends. She loved to cook; especially dishes from Africa where she lived for some time with her husband, “Boko.”
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Joseph Dunbar, “Boko;” parents, Mack McKinley Williams and Eddie Mae Harrell, and brothers, Benjamin Williams, Mack McKinley Williams, Jr., and Nathaniel Williams.
She leaves precious memories with: her son, Xeres Dunbar of Gainesville, FL; step-children, Eva Williams of Syracuse, NY, Stephanie Wolo of Herndon, VA, and Sophie Dunbar of Washing- ton, DC; sisters, Cincy Ogun and Mary Williams, both of Tampa, FL, and Alma Williams of Wesley Chapel, FL; brothers, Dozier Williams of Walthourville, GA, and Willie M. Williams of Tampa, FL; best friend, Zelda Finklea and Gloria Simmons of Upper Marl- boro, MD; friend, Barbara Fer- nandez of Tampa, FL; sister-in-law, Carmen Cooper of Potomac Falls, VA; brothers-in- law, Warren Cooper of NY and Stephen B. Dunbar, Jr. of Nairobi; nieces, Felicia Wintons of Tampa, FL, Adetolani Ogun, “Tolani” of Ft. Lauderdale, Mignon Eli of Poway, CA, Lanita Sparks and Tir- rie Williams, both of Tampa, FL; nephews, Eric Williams of Savan- nah, GA, Dozier Williams, Jr. of Walthourville, GA, Freddie Win- tons, Jr. of Tampa, FL, and Ed- mund Williams, of Washington, DC; and Ida’s coworkers from the Hertz Rental Car Company.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Friday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MR. ERIC LEE WALKER, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Eric Lee Walker, Jr., of Riverview, FL, who passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 11:00 a.m., at El Bethel Church, 2121 S. 78th St., Tampa, FL. 33619, Pastor Dexter Gordon, officiating. The inter- ment will follow in Serenity Meadows Memorial Park Ceme- tery in Riverview, FL.
Eric was born on November 14, 2005, to Eric Lee Walker, Sr. and Lakeeia Fay Hawkins- Hines. Eric enjoyed playing foot- ball for the Sumner High School Varsity Football Team as well as the East Bay Buccaneers. His other hobbies included lifting weights and playing video games on his PS5.
He leaves to cherish memo- ries with his parents, Eric Lee Walker, Sr. (Edrise), and La- keeia Fay Hawkins-Hines (Ronald E.T. Hines, Sr.); grand- parents, Lawrence Walker, Sr., Sylvia Walker, Gertrude Moore, Alfred (Helen) Hawkins, and Linda Johnson; brothers, Brian Singletary, Marquece Johnson, and Roland Euton Terrance Hines, Jr.; sisters, Leila Ann Walker, Jazmine Nicole Hines, Sharanda Collins (Justin, Sr.), and Briana Singletary; aunts, Vi- vian Brown, Iya Walker, Sherry Bryant (Antonio), Rachel Lawrence, and LaTosha Jeter; Charles); uncles, Lawrence Walker, Jr. (Marcella), Isreal Murray (Stephanie), and Carlos Roberts; niece, Kalia Collins; nephews, Justin, Jr. and Jayden Collins; cousins, Aiyana Jeter, Shauvez Hines (Audrinia), Zachariah Walker, Jaidon Walker, and Tyre Adams; grand- godparents, Elder and Sister Heron; childhood best friend, Mikayla Gordon; special friend, Trezure Laurent; and a host of other cousins, loved ones, and cherished friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. on Friday, September 30th, from 4:00 to 8:00p.m. The fam- ily and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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HARMON
MR. TYRONE LEE JOHNSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Tyrone Lee “Big T” Johnson, of Thonotosassa, FL, who passed away on Tuesday, Sep- tember 20, 2022, will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, 10 a. m., at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL, Pastor Manny Mirabal, officiating.
Tyrone was born on Septem- ber 3, 1970, in Kingston, NY to Herbert Burton Johnson and Mary Frances Johnson. Tyrone liked watching movies, hanging out with his friends and keeping up with family. He was a de- voted member of Amazing Love Ministries, where he served the Lord. Tyrone also spent time in service at Metropolitan Min- istries, where he would feed the homeless and other activities.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Herbert Burton Johnson; mother, Mary Frances Johnson; brother, Herbert Bur- ton Johnson, Jr.; sisters, Cas- sandra Johnson and Ocillia Johnson.
He leaves precious memories with: his brother, Keith Anthony Johnson (Valisia); niece, Clarke J. Johnson and nephews, Caleb J. Durant (Mary), Kenric J. Daniel, Kendall J. Johnson.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for graveside visitation and service on Saturday.
Harmon Funeral Home, (813) 626-8600 harmonfh1@gmail.com
John Harmon
JACKSON
MR. LEROY THEODORE HARRIS, JR.
Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Leroy T. Harris, Jr. (Sonny Boy), who answered God’s call on Thursday, Septem- ber 15, 2022. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022, 12 p. m. at Jackson Fu- neral Home, 4605 N. 34th St., Tampa, Florida 33610, Pastor Antonio R. Hawkins, Exciting Faith Alive Mt. Silla Church, Of- ficiating and Eulogist. Inter- ment at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Florida 33513, Mon- day October 3, 2022, 11:30 a. m.
Mr. Leroy T. Harris, Jr., was born on December 23, 1943, to the late Leroy T. Harris, Sr. and Curlie Mae Harris. He loved talking about old times, talking jive, cracking jokes, and watch- ing The Devil Rays and The Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Mr. Leroy was preceded in death by: his wife, Bertha Har- ris; father, Leroy T. Harris, Sr.; mother, Curlie Mae Harris; grandfather, Louis Crawford; grandmother, Annie Mae Craw- ford; nephew, Edward Harris, Jr.
Mr. Leroy leaves to cherish fond memories: dedicated brother, Edward L. Harris, Sr.; dedicated sister-in-law, Betty Hicks, who stuck by his side until the Lord called him home; children, Cynthia Harris (Mal- colm Vereen), Dwayne Thomp- son (Keaundra Thompson), Stacy Reddin (Natikie Reddin); grandchildren, Randall Raines, Pasha Williams, Jaesir Thomp- son, Jemya Thompson, Jazzlyn Thompson, Promisse Thomp- son, Phyre Thompson, Dwayne Thompson, III, Stacie Reddin, Stacey Reddin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Viewing will be at Jackson Funeral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610, on Friday, September 30, 2022, from5p.m.to8p.m. Family and friends are asked to assem- ble at Jackson Funeral Home, at 11:45 a. m., on Saturday, Octo- ber 1, 2022, for the service.
The family would like to give a special thanks to The VA Hos- pital, Tampa General Hospital, Hospice and Jackson Funeral Home for the care and well wishes that was provided to the family.
Please follow guidelines. Masks are required. Funeral arrangements Entrusted to Jackson Funeral Home.
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