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Funerals
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BABY MESSIAH DANIEL DAVIS
A Homegoing Celebration for Messiah Daniel Davis of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019, will be held Saturday, February 9th, 1 p. m. at Peace Progressive Primitive Baptist Church, 2628 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL., Pastor Timothy J. Kemp, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Messiah Daniel Davis was born June 30, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. He attended Peace Progressive Primitive Baptist Church. Messiah liked to listen to “Baby Shark” and enjoyed watching “Blaze” and “The Monster Machine.”
He leaves to cherish his precious memories with: his parents, Robbie McKnight- Bolles, III, and Felicia Davis; grandparents, Sheila Richard- son, Janet Davis, Marvin Davis and Ron Mills; great-grand- mothers, Bessie Murphy and Iva Green; brothers, Robbie Bolles and Hezekiah Davis; sis- ters, Makayla Bolles and Aaliyah Davis; aunts, Christy, Charisse, Sent, Leshawn, Tesha and Keda; uncles, Pey- ton, Rahshen and Daryl; a host of other cousins and relatives that will miss him dearly.
The visitation will be held Friday, February 8th from 5 to 7 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. JEAN JOEL EMILE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Jean Joel Emile of Tampa, Florida, who passed away, Monday, January 28, 2019, will be held Saturday, February 9th, 11 a. m. at The Center for Manifestation Church, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Apostle Mark T. Jones, pastor; Rev. Edouard Francois, eulo- gist and officiant. The inter- ment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Jean Joel Emile was born May 1, 1961 in Haiti to the late Mesidie Emile and Leone Marcena. He moved to Col- orado Springs in 1994, then migrated to Florida in 1997. Jean enjoyed playing and watching soccer. He was very involved in his church and drove the church van to assist members in any way he could. He advised, prayed for and supported his family and friends. He was a kind, open- hearted gentleman. He loved to spend time with his family, es- pecially being a grandfather to his precious grandchildren he adored. He was employed by the Yellow Cab Company for over 10 years as a dedicated driver.
He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Gesula Emile; children, Johane Emile Estivene, Miriline Emile Be- liard, Jovenson Emile, Jessica Emile, Jennifer Louis, Daniel Emile, Joshua Emile, Valerie Emile, Abigail Emile and Os- welt Louis; and a host of loving grandchildren; sisters, Chantal Louis, Marieloud Louis and Marinoule Louis; brothers, Marques Louis and Fresnel Louis; a host of friends, co- workers and his church family.
The visitation will be held on Friday, February 8th at Christian Outreach Ministry of Ruskin Baptist Church, 2016 N. 60th Street, from 5-7 p. m. The family will be present during the visitation to greet friends.
The family and friends are asked to meet on Saturday at The Center for Manifestation Church for the funeral cere- mony.
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MR. CALVIN ‘PAUL’ KING
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Calvin “Paul” King of Plant City, Florida, who passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019, will be held Saturday, February 9th, 3 p. m. at Mt. Olive AME Church, 5100 Hor- ton Rd., Plant City, Florida, Rev. Leroy Sanders, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Bealsville Cemetery.
Calvin King, affectionately known as “Paul,” was born in Bealsville, Florida, to the late Joseph and Nycie King. He was the third of five siblings. Paul received his early education in the Hillsborough County Pub- lic School System, where he graduated from Marshall High School. Paul furthered his ed- ucation at Travis Vocational and pursued studies in phos- phate. He was employed at Shell Chemical Company for several years and Mosaic, where he eventually retired.
Paul had a passion for farming and did so until God called him home to Glory on February 4, 2019. In addition to farming, his favorite past time was grilling barbeque and watching football. Paul was known for his kindness, good- hearted, good will and his co- median filled spirit.
The King household never had a dull moment because you could depend on him to bring a smile to your face every single day. At the same time, always advising “keep the faith” and remember the 23rd Psalm.
Paul is survived by: his lov- ing and devoted wife, Luemma King; daughters, Toshua Larkins (Frederick) and Car- olyn Young (Bruce); 7 grand- children; brother, Charles King (Ceola); sisters, Betty Stubbs (Thomas), Carolyn Brown (Otto) and Judy Wall; a host of other sorrowing family members and friends.
The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. SHIRLEY ANN ROPER JACKSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Shirley Ann Roper Jackson of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019, will be held Saturday, February 9th, 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, of- ficiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Shirley was born May 6, 1943 in Apopka, Florida, to the late Doc and Era Roper. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, sports, and watching her fa- vorite TV shows.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her sons, Derrick L. Johnson, An- tonio L. Johnson and Curtis D. Johnson; grandchildren, Shirley S. Johnson, Quinton L. Johnson and Jamal A. John- son; great-grandchildren, Destinee White; step-mother, Naomi Fernandez; brothers, L. C. Roper, Anthony Roper and Risedell Roper; step- brother, Charles Jones; sis- ters-in-law, Marie Roper and Beverlyn Roper; cousins, Jessie Henderson (Cherrie), Wallace Henderson and Laura Tolbert; friends, Wanda Ca- macho, Raul Mustafo, Leanne Foxworth, Gene Johnson, Mollie Lodin, Patricia Jones, Robert Walker, Dera Cotton, Edna Stanley and Shirley Reese; a host of other relatives and friends that will miss her.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, February 9th from 5 to 7 p. m. The family and friends will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. LISA YVETTE ROBINSON
A Homegoing Memorial Celebration for Mrs. Lisa Yvette Robinson of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, will be held Saturday, February 9th, 11 a. m. at St. John Progres- sive M. B. Church, 2504 E. Chipco St., Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., pas- tor, officiating.
Lisa Yvette Robinson was born, November 23, 1962 in Tampa, Florida, to the late Samuel Lee and Annie Mae Davis. She attended and gradu- ated from Hillsborough County Public School System. She loved spending time with her family, decorating, laughing and hosting gatherings. She spent her life building bridges and encouraging others to love one another (Taurice Staley). Lisa was a true woman of God.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, 1 sister, Ruby Ann Staley; 3 brothers, Reuben Rush, Craig Leevoyd Smith and John L. Small; 3 nephews, Tarence Staley, Curtis Rush and Elijah Johnson.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her 1 son, James Keaton, Jr. (Kendra) and 1 daughter, La- toya Davis (Renardo “Tron” Comer); 6 granddaughters, JanTasha Keaton, Darielle Jackson, Sa’Mira Rolle, Renyla Comer, Jaliyah Keaton and Shamyah Comer; 3 grandsons, James Keaton, III, Jaylen Keaton and Ryland Comer; 3 sisters, Sheila Allen (Jerry), Vonna Jelks (Eugene) and Daisy M. Davis; 3 brothers, Lee J. Smith, Wendell (#7) Davis; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives that will miss her dearly.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the memorial service.
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