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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MRS. EARLENE GRAHAM
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Earlene Graham, of Tampa FL , who passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 25th, 11:00 a.m., at New Greater Friendship, 3325 E. Emma St., Tampa, FL. 33610, Rev. Ronnie Murray, pastor, officiating.
Earlene was born on De- cember 12, 1955 to Earl Gra- ham, Sr. and Gladys Birkett. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her aunts, Lorine McDaniel and Rebecca Rice.
She leaves precious memo- ries with: children, Malachi Allen (Claudia), Taurus Allen (Jessica), Kimberly Puryear, Shanti Puryear, Matthew Sim- mons, and Mekka Mason (Rashawn); brother, Earl Gra- ham, Jr. (Margaret); sister, Willie Mae Anderson; aunts, Mattie Mae Murray (Madison), and Vernell Jones; nieces, Nani and Sheena Graham; nephews, Kenneth Taylor, Rodney Lane, Clayton Ander- son, Joshua Graham; a host of grandchildren, cousins; and special friend, Keith Hill.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. The repast will immediately follow the funeral.
We are following CDC guidelines.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MR. ERIC NIXON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Eric Nixon, of Tampa, FL., will be held on Saturday, June 25, 1:00 p.m., at First Missionary Baptist Highland Pines, 4711 E. 21st Ave., Tampa, Florida 33605, Pastor Apostle Anthony Perez, eulogist with Rev. Cleveland Lane, officiating. The interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.
Eric was born on December 19, 1956, in Trinidad, to his lov- ing parents Learie and Clarita Nixon. Eric was 1 of 12 children born into this union. He began his education in Trinidad, how- ever, the family relocated to St. Croix Virgin Island. While there, Eric continued his education, graduating from St Croix Central High School. After graduation, he moved to Brooklyn, New York, where he enlisted in the United States Navy. Eric was sta- tioned on the USS Forrestal for three years. He received an hon- orable discharge. Upon his re- turn from the military, he moved to Florida. Eric enrolled in St. Leo University, completing courses in accounting. He met and married his faithful, devoted soulmate of 34 years, Sheila Richardson. They raised 3 beau- tiful children together, Cory, Oral, Ellissa, and a granddaugh- ter, Nyema. He loved his chil- dren; however, his grandchildren were his world. He worked tirelessly in his ca-
reer in paint and auto body. He perfected his craft and continued in this profession until his health failed. On February 18, 2022, Eric accepted Jesus as his per- sonal Savior and was baptized. When God called his name, he answered without delay. Eric Nixon 65 years old, entered his eternal rest on June 9, 2022.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Learie Nixon; mother, Clarita Nixon; nieces, Michelle Taylor and Chanel Nixon; 7 un- cles; and 5 aunts.
He leaves to honor and cher- ish his memory forever to: his wife and soulmate, Sheila Richardson-Nixon; his devoted children, Cory, Oral, and Ellissa; he also had a daughter from the heart, Tia Frazier (John); grand- children, Nyema, Jakoria, Iyana, Alaya, Eric, Ariona, Amar, Aiden, Cashanna, Camael, Jalaya, Jibri, and Amiya; great-granddaugh- ter, Saphirah; loving sisters, Donna, Sancia, Allyson, Gail (Leroy), Lorelie (Bennett), Mon- ica (Jerome), Jillian, and Janelle; brothers, Mitchell (Claudette), Keith (Brenda), Garvin (Lucita) and Wayne; brothers-in-law, Charles Richardson (Olga), Harold Richardson (Margie), and Arnold Richardson; aunts, Jacqueline Nixon, and Ramdaye Nixon; nieces, Kema, Clarita, Kiana, Tatyanna, Jaadlyn, Tiana, Keisha, Maliah, Patricia, Cecilia, Tamia, Ganai, Janell, and Tanta- neya; nephews, Mitchell, Jr., De- shawn, Giovanni, Marcus, Tonnie, Jair, Tyrell, Zion, Nick- laus, and Augustine; a host of cousins and other relatives who loved him dearly; special rela- tionships, Glenn Nixon and Dex- ter Baptiste.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, June 24, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Satur- day for the service. We are fol- lowing CDC guidelines.
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MR. ALVIN K. JACKSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Alvin Keith Jackson, Sr. of Tampa, FL., who passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 25th, 10:30 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Kendrix Gardner, officiating.
Alvin, well-known to all as “Meatball”, was born on June 2, 1956 in Tampa, FL., the fifth born son to Nathaniel Jackson, Sr. and Juanita Jackson-White. His fa- vorite hobbies included listening to music, DJing, and dancing. He loved his family dearly.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Nathaniel Jackson, Sr. and Juanita Jackson-White; step-father, Frederick White; brothers; Nathaniel Jackson, Jr., and Terry Jackson; nieces, Dionne and Chaquella Jackson.
He leaves memories with: his brothers, Michael (Betty), Her- bert, Sr. (Phyllis), and Ronald (Lisa) Jackson; sisters, Gwelda Jackson, Karen Jackson-Peter- son, and Nathalee Monts (Zethro, Sr.); children, Alvin Jackson, Jr. (Shawanda), Nicole Foster (Rodrick), Dawn Nash, El- liot Nash, and Monique Holland (Delrio, Sr.); grandchildren, Jalen, Dejha, Aquavius, Aquarius Shi’Quavia, Sha’kavia, Janette, “Little Alvin”, Ron, Nickalus, Rodell, Ty-anna, Omaro Jr., Malayah, Shawntona, Keith, Delvin, Sha’Vonna, and Delrio II; five great-grandchildren; aunts, Eunive Massy “aunt Tootsie”, Geraldine (Jimmy), and Barbara Walker; uncles, Walter Beal (Pa- tricia) and Willie Lee White (Vic- toria); nieces, Talisha, Shanitra, Mahalia, Tarsheta, Ebony, Tawanda, Dionne, Rhonda, and Lyshunda; nephews, Jerome, Herbert, Jr., Elliot, Elery, Tony, Zethro, Jr., De’Andre, Vermont, De’Nario, Adrian, Du’Ron, and Kendon; and a host of great- nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, June 24th, from 4:00 to 8:00p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the serv- ice. The repast will immediately follow the funeral. We are fol- lowing CDC guidelines.
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MRS. VIOLA MAE WEAVER
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Viola Mae Weaver, of Tampa, FL., who passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 25th, 10:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating.
Viola was born on April 20, 1956, in St. Petersburg, Florida, to the late Charlie Weaver III and Sara Hobley. Viola was a member of Deeper Life Church, where she served as the caretaker for the children of her fellow sisters and brothers in Christ. Her favorite pastime was spending time laughing with her family and friends. Viola, also known as “Weasel or Wezzy” was very loved and will be truly missed by many.
She leaves to cherish her memory with: her son, Justin Hobley; 2 daughters, Alicia John- son and Jacqueline Brown; 7 grandchildren, Shayquon Brown, Makayla Burney, Demitrius Johnson, Marquis Johnson, Ja- marcus Johnson, Wayne John- son, Jr., and Jaquaz Johnson; 2 sisters, Cassandra Ramos and Zenobia Harper; 2 brothers, Ernest Weaver, Sr., and Charlie Weaver (Barbara); a host of nieces and nephews but not lim- ited to, Lavona Jones (Kenneth), Lashawn Lowman, Belinda Harper, Elizabeth Walton, Jamie Stokes, Shundrella Walton, Ricky Walton, Bruce Walton, Tonya Neal, Neija Weaver, Sara Ramos (Claudia), Nixon Ramos (Makeyla), Jamila Weaver, Ernest Weaver, Jr., Eric Weaver, Miarita Weaver, Devauntae Weaver, Dantavius Weaver, Jakobe Weaver, Charlie Weaver; and an abundance of cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends she held deep and close to her heart.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, June 24th , 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. We are following CDC guidelines.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
IN MEMORIAM
MAURICE GARRETT 6-25
We miss you so much, but we know that you celebrate your big day with your mom and the rest of the family.
Love you, Grandma Clevetta and family.
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