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Funerals
AIKENS
MR. BRIAN KEITH ARNOLD
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Brian Keith Arnold, of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, will be held on Saturday, May 14th, 1:30 p. m., at Rose Hill Cemetery, 4406 E. Chelsea St., Tampa, Florida 33610, Rev. Michael Neely, offici- ating. The interment will follow.
Brian was born on June 1, 1971, in Tampa, Florida, to Fred T. and Glorious W. Arnold.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Fred T. Arnold; and brother, Fred T. Arnold, III.
He leaves precious memories with: his mother, Glorious W. Arnold; sisters, Keneatha M. Arnold, and Tyneatha D. Arnold; aunt, Nellean Griffin; uncle, Jef- fery Arnold; nieces, Sierra Arnold, Kierra Williams, Rhaneka Charies, Rahyanna Charies, Ranea Charies, and Tanaeya Bowser; nephews, Do- minic Gaines, Dion Arnold, Tyrease Charies, and Tyrel Charies; one grandniece; three grandnephews; and a host of cousins.
The visitation will be held on Friday, May 13th, from 4 to 8 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33610. The family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery on Saturday for the service. The repast will immedi- ately follow the funeral. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MR. SYLVESTER ISAAC
A Homegoing Visitation for Mr. Sylvester Isaac, of Tampa, FL., who passed away on Thurs- day, April 28, 2022, will be held on Thursday, May 12th, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Sylvester, affectionately nick- named “Pop,” was born on De- cember 29, 1950, in Tampa, Florida, to Horrett and Sarah L. Isaac. His favorite activities were sports and fishing.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Sarah L. Isaac; fa- ther, Horrett Isaac; and sister, Minnie P. Sanders.
He leaves precious memories with: his children, Jason Isaac, and Justin Isaac; brother, Hor- rett M. Isaac (Bernice); nieces, Sarah M. Sander, and Maya A. Goode; and nephew, Stan Williams. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Thursday for the visita- tion.
We are following CDC guide- lines.
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MR. WILBERT JOSEPH LONG, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Wilbert Joseph Long, Sr., of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, will be held on Satur- day, May 14th, 10:30 a.m., at Liv- ing Faith Church, 5500 E. Sligh Avenue, Missionary Elaine White, officiating. The interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Wilbert was born on Febru- ary 16, 1953, to William Long and Juanita Norwood. Wilbert graduated from Hillsborough High School and continued his education at Hills- borough Community College, where he successfully earned an A.S. degree in Pre- Law.
His work ethic was impecca- ble, which began with Otis Ele- vators Company, United States Postal Services, and retired from Macy’s retail store, where he received many accomplish- ments. He was a strong-willed and reliable person. He was also an admirable leader and mentor to many individuals. He enjoyed playing basketball, playing cards, crafting macrame, listen- ing to music, dancing and being with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by: his father, William Long; mother, Juanita Norwood; son, Wilbert Long, Jr.; and mother- in-law, Maralyn Johnson.
He leaves precious memo- ries with: his wife, Sonja Long; children, Amanda Long, and Ashley Long; stepchildren, Ger- rica Randall (John), Rande Williams, Sr., (Melissa) and Faith Richardson (Dwain); grandchildren, Darian Walters, Jr., Sa’Niya Long-Brown, Sasha Walters, and Miracle Kellum; step grandchildren, Rande Starks, Jr., Aaliyah Mann, Sean Randall, Jodi Williams, Aeryn Richardson, Jozmel Hilario, Amani Duran and Joanni Hi- lario.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, May 13th, 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. The repast will immediately follow inter- ment.
We are following CDC guide- lines.
“AIKENS FUNERAL HOME.”
MR. WILLIE LEE SINGLETON, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Willie Lee Singleton, Sr., of Tampa, FL., who passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, peace- fully at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by family, will be held on Thursday, May 12th, 10:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Ver- non Young, officiating. The in- terment will follow in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
Willie was born on June 20, 1951, to the late Annie Claude Burden in Byromville, GA. After graduating from Middleton High School in 1969, he was briefly employed by The Coca- Cola Company, but was drafted into the United States Army. There, he served four years be- fore becoming a railroad inspec- tor at CSX Transportation. In his later years, Willie’s favorite pastime was spent appreciating nature by collecting and foster- ing plants. He was greatly known in the neighborhood as “the Plant Dude.” You would often find him at home affec- tionately caring for his vegeta- tion or his pets.
Willie was preceded in death by: his mother, Annie Claude Burden and brother, Robert Lee Singleton.
He is survived by his loving son, Willie Lee Singleton, Jr.; grandchildren, Carol and Cameron Singleton; sisters, Pamela Owens (Mark) of Tampa, FL., and Sylean West (Marvin) of Jacksonville, FL.; sister-in-law, Mary Singleton of Largo, FL.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; and devoted friend, Sandra Wilkes of Tampa, FL. The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 11th, from 4:00 to 7:00. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Thursday for the service.
We are following CDC guide- lines.
“AIKENS FUNERAL HOME.”
CHARLOW
MR. MICHAEL BELL, JR.
A Memorial Service for Mr. Michael Bell, Jr., who passed away on April 26, 2022, will be held on Thursday evening, May 12,2022,at7p.m.,atthe Greater St. Luke M. B. Church, 108 South Warnell Street, Plant City, FL 33563, with Elder Larry Sykes, Pastor, offi- ciating.
Michael was born on De- cember 3, 1989 in Tampa, FL. He was a lover of music and he loved singing.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Angela Elaine Hersey, and brother, Anthony Hersey.
He leaves precious memo- ries with: his son, Tavaris Bell; brothers, Antawan Hersey (Whitley) and Arthur Butler, Jr.; sister, Kiera McClain; grandmother, Mildred Wingate; uncle, Roy Hersey (Sharon); aunt, Adriane Sykes (Elder Larry Sykes); nephews, Antawan Hersey, Jr. and Ali Hersey; special cousins, Shane- cia and Melissa Harvey; god sister, Kelli Williams and a host of other family and friends.
Colors for the service are red and white. PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASK.
A Charlow Service, 1010 E. Laura St., Plant City, FL 33563.
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