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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
AIKENS
MRS. LILLIE BOEY MITCHELL
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Lillie Boey Mitchell of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Au- gust 24, 2018, will be held Friday, August 31st, 1 p. m. at Revealing Truth Ministries, 5201 N. Armenia Ave.
Lillie Boey Mitchell was born September 25, 1940 in Tampa, Florida to Neaver Boey and Ange- line Thomas Boey. Lillie was edu- cated in Tampa Public Schools graduating in the 1958 Class of Mid- dleton High School.
After high school, Lillie relo- cated to Atlanta to attend Grady Memorial School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse. She also at- tended the University of Georgia and became a teacher in the Atlanta Public School System.
While at Grady Memorial she met and married the late David W. Mitchell, Sr. on December 23, 1961. They were the parents of David W. Mitchell, Jr. and Ariella Mitchell.
In 1984, Lillie and David joined the Body of Christ Christian Church International. Lillie was active in the Ministry of Helps, and served in the Hospitality Department, Prison Ministry, Married Couples Min- istry, Victory for Women’s Min- istry, Bookstore, Counseling Ministry, New Members Ministry and Widow/Widower Group, Ad- vancing Christian (Senior).
After her husband’s death in 1999, Lillie relocated back to Tampa in 2004 to be with her big sister and her Tampa family members. Shortly after her return, she joined in fellowship with Revealing Truth Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Gregory Powe, Sr. At Re- vealing Truth Ministries, Lillie was involved with the Seniors Ministry and Nursing Home Ministry and her personal ministry of Hands of Praise in which she got great joy.
Lillie leaves to cherish her memories: son, David W. Mitchell, Jr., and daughter, Ariella Mitchell, both of Atlanta, Georgia; godson, Andre Green of Atlanta, GA; sister, Corine Boey Collins (Leroy); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, classmates and friends.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Sat- urday for the memorial service.
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MR. DYRELL PARKER
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Dyrell V. Parker of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 will be held on Saturday, September 1st, 10 a. m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 N. 25th Avenue, Pastor Dwight Newkirk, officiating and Pastor Tony Parker, eulogist. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Dyrell V. Parker was born on July 9, 1957 in Tampa. He at- tended Progress Village and Dowdell Junior High School. He received his high school diploma and a vocational certificate in Car- pentry from Tampa Bay Voca- tional Technical High School. He furthered his education at United Electronics Institute and the Diesel Institute of America.
Dyrell lived life to the fullest and cherished every moment. He enjoyed listening to music, grilling and dancing.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Willie L. Parker, Sr. and Virginia P. Parker; brother, Michael “Reggie” Parker and sis- ter, Linda Parker-Lee.
He leaves to cherish his ever- lasting memories with: his de- voted children, daughter, Andria Hill; and sons, Darrell Wilson, Sr. and Jamaal Hill. Dyrell also leaves to cherish his everlasting memories with: his grandchil- dren, Aaliyah Hill, DeAnna Wil- son, DeMyia Wilson and Darrell Wilson, Jr.; sisters, Robin Paschall and Terry (Johnnie) Roe; brothers, Willie (Robin) Parker and Tony (Tondra) Parker; aunts Christine Stayton, Elizabeth (Nathaniel) McQuay, Earnestine Bellamy, Alberta Pyron, Ruth Hires and Mary Myers; uncles, Frank Howard, Elmer (Leola) Bel- lamy, Abner Ford, and Benjamin (Barbara) Ford; special friends, Jennifer Wilson, Charlene Wilcher, Blanch Smich, Walter Bethea, Danny Jackson, Gregory Ellenwood; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, August 31st from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6 to7p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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HARMON
MR. BENJAMIN DALE MONTGOMERY, SR.
Homegoing Services for Mr. Benjamin Dale Montgomery, Sr., who passed away August 19, 2018, will be held Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11 a. m. at Pleasant Chapel A. M. E. Church, 2615 E. Chipco Av- enue, Tampa, 33605, with Rev. James Crews of Pleasant Chapel A. M. E. Church officiating.
Mr. Benjamin Dale Mont- gomery was born December 26, 1958, in Tampa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Montgomery and Lu- cille Montgomery Bell, and sister, Belinda Daniels.
He leaves to cherish his memo- ries: a devoted wife, Sonya Mont- gomery of Tampa; brother, James W. Montgomery of Tampa; 2 sons, Benjamin Montgomery, Jr. of Gantt, SC and Jajuan Montgomery of Tampa; 3 daughters, Tanisha (Quentin) McLaurin of Fayetteville, NC, Darnae Montgomery and Shanequa Montgomer, both of Tampa; 11 grandkids, Quentin Jr., LaTania, Ty’juan, Sherryann, Har- mony, Alexander, Drake, Dawyane, Ma’Lyric, Jamariya, Shavarii; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Harmon Burial
MR. MARSHALL GOLDEN
Homegoing Services for Mr. Marshall Golden, who passed away on August 19, 2018, will be held Sat- urday, September 1, 2018, at 11 a. m., at Mt. Tabor M. B. Church, 2606 West Grace Street, Tampa, Florida 33607, Reverend T. D. Leonard, Pas- tor, Reverend Frank Watson, Pastor, Friendship M. B. Church, officiating; Reverend Carl F. Brooks, eulogist. Interment will be made in Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 East Hanna Avenue Tampa, FL 33610.
Mr. Marshall Golden was born in Greenville, SC to John and Mary Golden. He was one of 20 children born to that union. As an adult he later moved to Tampa, and made it his home where he started his career as a Longshoreman.
Twenty-eight years ago, he mar- ried the love of his life, Minnie Golden.
Marshall was a Life Time Mem- ber of the International Longshore- man’s Association (ILA) for over 30 years under the leadership of the late Perry Harvey, Sr. After his first re- tirement, he then went on to work with Hillsborough County and re- tired again.
He was a faithful member of Friendship M. B. Church, where he served on the Trustee Board until his health failed. He was on the Board of Directors for Tampa Park Apart- ments. He was one of the original members that formed the Longshow- men’s Hour. This group met and served different local churches on the 4th Sunday of each month, show- ing their love through fellowship and monetary gifts.
Marshall will be remembered as a man that loved the Lord, loved his wife and children, eating good soul food, good conversation, car auc- tions, gospel singing, hearing good preaching and driving luxury cars.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; children: Donald Golden, Wanda Golden and grandson: Demetrius Moore.
He leaves to cherish his memo- ries, wife, Minnie Evans Golden; sons, Ronald Golden, Marshall (Shirley) Golden, Jr., Carl (Ronair) Golden; daughters, Lori (Jesse) James, Gail Golden, Jacqueline (Dar- ryl) Raines, and Evelyn Golden; grandchildren, Alexandria Golden, Mario Green, Tanal Green, Ronald Golden, Jr., Kameo James, Kearra James, Rekesia Williams, Ronica Golden, Phoenix Raines, Raven Raines, Zenalda Golden, Selena Golden, Carl Golden, Jr., K’avia Golden, Erica Golden; great-grands: Marquis Robinson, Donald Golden, Jr., Hiltonekia Williams, Hilton Williams, III, Hiltonae Williams, Imani Golden, Taylor Nicole Golden, De’Chae Golden, Ja’Inori Stephens; great-great grands, Kekea Robinson, Jade Robinson, and Sade Robinson; brothers, Pelham (Wileen) Golden, George (Celestine) Golden, and El- bert (Rev. Mae Francis) Golden; sis- ters, Grace Stewart, Mae Ruth Gamble, Mary Jean Parham and Clara Johnson; godchildren, Anti- nori Waters, Melanie McNealy and Anthony McNealy. Also included are a multitude of nieces, nephews, fam- ily members and friends.
The visitation for Marshall Golden will be held this Friday, Au- gust 31, 2018, from 5 p. m. until 8 p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street. The Family will receive friends from 7 p. m. until 8 p. m.
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MR. XAVIER CANTON WILLIAMS, JR.
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Xavier C. Williams, Jr., who was summoned into eternal rest on Sunday, August 19, 2018, will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11 a. m. at New Greater Friendship M. B. Church, 3325 E. Emma St., Tampa, with Rev. Ron- nie Murray, Sr., officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Xavier was born on December 30, 1992 to the late Ms. Tonya Renee Miller and Mr. Xavier Can- ton Williams, Sr. in Tampa, FL. Xavier was educated in the Hills- borough County School System and graduated from Hillsborough Adult High School. Xavier was a department manager at the Town n’ County Walmart at the time of his demise.
Xavier believed in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was converted at an early age at New Greater Friendship M. B. Church. Xavier was known for his quiet manner and willingness to help others.
Xavier was preceded in death by: his mother, Tonya Renee Miller; his grandmothers, Sis. Leslie Miller and Rozena Williams; his grandfather, Booker T. Miller; his great-grandmother, Lottie Mae Currington; and his uncle, Oliver Williams.
Xavier leaves to mourn his passing and to celebrate his life: his father, Xavier C. Williams, Sr.; his devoted sister, Chrissa Den- son; siblings, Marealle Williams, Melexia Williams, and Jazmine Williams; fiancée, Kanavyss Williams; aunts, Sheryl Young, Francene Brannon, and Harriet Brannon; uncles, Willie (Cynthia) Brannon, Nathan Miller, Fred Williams, and Archie (Tonya) Jerry; great uncle, Steve Allen, Jr.; great aunts, Dorothy (Roy) Wilkerson, and Nancy Allen of St. Petersburg, FL; cousins, Lorenda (Claston) Taylor, Tamika Bowles, Reuben Owens, Jr., Robert Clethen, III, Willie Anderson, Dontavious Brannon, Twanda Neal, Iesha Anderson, Arnecia Watson, Dionte Neal, Willontae Brannon, LaShanda O’ Neal, Earl O’Neal, LaKatriana O’Neal, Breilyn Sullivan, Saundra Gued, Cassandra Neal, Doreen (Richard) Walters, Felicia Neal, Steve Allen, III, Roy Wilkerson, Jr., Christopher Allen (Nicole), Justin Allen, Sylvester (Tina) Dou- glas, Maureo Allen, Anthony Allen, Michael Allen, Carl Bastain, Michael Neal, Stephan Felton, and Ronnie Neal; godmother, Brid- gette Bowles; and, godfather, Melvin Johnson. Faithful friends, Tamara Brinkley, Quinton Moore, Shawndeana Moore, and Eric Smith; his Town n’ Country Wal- mart family; and a host of sorrow- ing family members, friends, too numerous to mention.
Visitation for Mr. Xavier C. Williams, Jr., will be held on Fri- day evening from 5-7 p. m. with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p. m. at New Greater Friend- ship M. B. Church.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at 4012 N. 39th St. on Saturday at approximately 10:30
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THANK YOU
DEACON JOHN L. ANDERSON
The family of Deacon John L. Anderson would like to ex- press our appreciation for all acts of kindness shown during his illness and homegoing.
Special thanks to Elder Cornelious Moore, Elder Bruce Strange, Hope of Shiloh Community Church, First Baptist Church of Progress Village, Prayer Warriors of First Baptist Church of Progress Village, Rev. Alfred Shepard, Minister Joseph Jones, and Sister Henrietta Sanders.
The gestures of love will al- ways be remembered.
Special thanks to Life Path Hospice (Indigo Team, Mrs. Tonja Payne, and Wilson Fu- neral Home staff.
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