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Funerals/Card Of Thanks/Memoriam
Andrea, Jeremiah, Tarus Jr., Heaven, Kharisma, Rekaye, De- sean, Delias, Deion, Kimora, Curtis, Jr., Janayaha, Henry, III, M. J., Miziah, France, Jr.; 5 great-great grandchildren; sis- ters, Rena Guzman, Shirley Guz- man Black (Frank) and Margaret Guzman Woodie; brother, Costello Guzman; nieces, Kathy, Lena, Erica, Cheryle, Katrina, Alma Gail, Ruthie, Kim, Leverne, Carolyn, Felecia, Tasha, Lynn, Tara, Latrice, Anjanette, Vivian; nephews, Sylvester, Gregory, Frank, Jr., Lloyd, Rene, Regi- nald, Derrick, Aaron, Herbert, Keith, Jeramino; sister-in-law, Lavern Norton Collins; friends, Minnie Williams, Pauline Hem- miway, and Pat; other families and neighbors, the Guzman, Layfayette, Norton, Sesler, Isaac, Jenkins, Woodall, Buie, Smith, Watson families; also Jackie Mickens, Natalie Siegler, Dora Moore, Alma and Hope; special gratitude to her medical team, Dr. Collen Campbell and Dr. J. Shah, Frensiou Ybor Dialysis and New Greater Friendship M. B. Church family.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 5-8 p.
m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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MR. EDWARD BOONE ‘ED’
A Homegoing Service for Mr. Edward Boone “Ed” of Tampa, Florida, who passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, will be held Saturday, No- vember 25th, 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, offi- ciating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
Edward M. Boone was born April 12, 1960 to the late Ulysses Boone and Mamie Ruth Cook Boone. Ed loved to vacation and see the world. He also enjoyed spreading the good news of God. His favorite team was the Giants and he loved to watch them play.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; and sister, Vi- vian Williams.
He leaves to cherish his lov- ing memories with: his wife, Linda Boone; children, Kabiera Boone Singleton (Gregory), Crystal Boone, Deja Boone, Ed- ward Boone Cruz, Ashley Car- son and Stephen Cruz; grandchildren, Taniya Boone- Nelson, Termaine Nelson, Gvion Singleton and Kyree Jackson; brother, Ulysses Boone, Jr.; sisters, Annie Boone, Veronica Boone Hines, Linda Boone, Theresa Boone and Karen Boone; 26 nieces and nephews; special nephew, Malik Williams; a host of other relatives and friends; including friends, Michael Jenkins, Rick and Vanessa.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, November 24th from 5 to 8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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MR. RONALD FELTON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Ronald Felton of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, will be held Saturday, November 25th at 2 p. m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 E. Lowe Street, Rev. Dr. Glen B. Dames, pastor officiating.
Ronald Felton was born June 25, 1957 in Sanford, FL to the late James Felton, Sr. and Aretha Jones. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County; Jefferson High School. He worked for Alfred Construc- tion Company for 25 years.
He was preceded in death by: his father; and brother, Joe Fel- ton (Bilal Shabazz).
He loved helping people and enjoyed spending time at the food bank making sure he was there early to assist those in need.
He leaves to cherish his memory with: children, Kito D. Felton and Carnell Watson; grandchildren, Kito, Lamont, and Keon Felton; mother, Aretha Jones; brothers and twin, Reginald Felton (Gloria), James Felton, Jr., Bruce Mar- shall, D’Andra Marshall and Kenneth Lofton; sisters, Linda Cunningham, Tina Felton Penny (Sylvester), Sheryl Kelly, Cyn- thia Hicks, Angela Hicks and Cassandra Harris; aunts, Dorothy Harper (Gene), Gloria Kenton, Rose Mary Hopton and Ann Pearl Wimberley; uncles, Lester Jackson, Gaddan Roland, Rollin Gattis and KC Watson; a host of nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, November 24th from 5 to 8 p. m. The family will receive friends from7to8p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. JAMES E. ‘CHIP’ FORD, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. James E. Ford, Sr., “Chip” of Tampa, Florida, who passed away, Friday, November 17, 2017, will be held Saturday, November 25th, 11 a. m., at St. John Cathe- dral Church, 3401 E. 25th Ave., Pastor Dwight Newkirk, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Or- ange Hill Cemetery.
James E. Ford, Sr., affection- ately known as “Chip” was born May 21, 1946, in Enigma, Georgia to the late, Willie James Ford and Clidi Mae Ford. He was a United States Army veteran, serving 2 tours in Vietnam. He was a faithful member of VFW Post 1339.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; 2 sisters, Dollie Mae Ford and Essie White; 2 broth- ers, Willie Clyde Ford and Rufus Ford, Sr.; and daughter, Rhonda Wood; and special cousin, Rena Bell White.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: a loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Doris Ford; god-son, Maurice Danzey (Shelia); 2 sons, Jermaine Simmons (Tania) and James Ford, Jr. (Sabrina); 2 daughters, Michelle Copeland and Ishia Morgan; special cousin, Martha Cary (Richard); grandchildren, Ashley Walters, LeRoy Vann, Quamaine Braxton, Saiquan Evans, Vashti Walters, Lakeisha Ford, and Iyana Ford; nephews, Rufus Ford, Kenny Ford (Necline), Edward Ford (Emma) and Calvin Ford; nieces, Alice Williams (Anthony), Annie Carter, Annie Philon (Ron), Jackie Jones (Darrel), Barbara Ann Ford, Ruby Jones (Jackie); cousins, Mary, Margie and Luther White; and a host of other sorrowing nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The visitation will be held on Friday, November 24th, from 5 to 8 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. VIVIAN LORETTA GUZMAN NORTON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Vivian Loretta Guzman Norton “Muh,” of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Sunday, No- vember 12, 2017 will be held Sat- urday, November 25th, at 2 p. m. at Greater Friendship M. B. Church, 3325 E. Emma St., Tampa, FL 33610, Pastor Ronnie Murray, Rev. Carlos Boyer, offi- ciating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Vivian was born December 12, 1937 in Tampa, FL. She grad- uated from Middleton Senior High School and married her soul mate of 59 years on Novem- ber 18, 1953. Upon their union, 5 children were born. She had a passion for nursing and was em- ployed by Clara Frye Hospital and Tampa General Hospital with an outstanding 39 years of committed service, retiring after 1983. She loved the Lord and was baptized at Greater Friendship M. B. Church by Rev. Madison Murray. Vivian ended her earthly journey on Sunday, No- vember 12, 2017.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Melvin Jerome Norton, Sr.; parents, Rene and Vivian Guzman Branch; daugh- ter, Vivian Norton Smith, grand- children, Anesha Nicole and Carlos Cummings, Carla and Carletta Norton, Alexis Norton, Andre Norton Bowles, and Melvin D. Norton; siblings, James (Beatrice) and Herbert (Betty) Guzman, Carolyn Guz- man Sesler (Llyod) and Majorie Guzman McGee (Alfred); and sister-in-law, Doris Norton Bryant.
She leaves to cherish her fond memories with: her 4 lov- ing children, Melvin Norton, Jr. (Candi), Andrea Norton Cum- mings (Darryl), Henry Norton, Sr. (Traci), and Carl Norton, Sr. (Equila); grandchildren, Tumeka Norton, Nakayae Nor- ton, Darryl Cummings, Jr., Evita Cummings Mitchell, Loretta Smith White (Chris), Teresa Smith Bates (Donald), Shaquitta, Cammile, Jaquez, Vi- vian Norton, Kalvina Cummings, Carl, Jr., Keverick, Henry Jr., Curtis, and Atiya Norton, Aykaye (France), Katrina (Tony), Mar- lon, and Kenneth; great grand- children, Andre, Jr., Kemo, Jeronte, Delvin, A. J., D’ Andre,
IN MEMORIAM
DEACON EDMUND LASING Sunrise:
June 4, 1926 Sunset: November 22, 2016
It’s been one year ago but, it seems like yesterday since God called you home.
Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow. What it means to lose you so suddenly, no one will ever know.
We love and miss you dearly. Your children, grandchildren, other fam- ily members and First Bap- tist Church of College Hill Family.
Sunrise: September 6, 1960 Sunset: October 17, 2017
We, the family of Deacon Ronald Wilson, wish to thank each and every one for words of comfort, visits, calls, flowers, food and all expressions of love during our bereavement. It was greatly appreciated!
Special thanks to Aikens Funeral Home and Staff for the compassion you showed our family. We want to ac- knowledge Pastor Mason, Lurline Circle, Sligh Avenue, Nuccio, our community, for
DEACON RONALD WILSON
all the love you gave to our family, thank you.
To all our Pastors and Church families, special friends, and love ones we say, thank you.
We would like to also ac- knowledge our appreciation to our church family, Reveal- ing Truth Ministries, Pastor Bryan Powe and thank you Pastor Lamar Mills for that awesome word you shared with our family as we cele- brated the life of our love one.
Ronald you will forever live in our hearts. We will love you forever.
Your lovely wife, Betty and the family.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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