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Funerals/Memoriam
MR. EARL HENRY ROBERTS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Earl Henry “Peewee/ Pete” Roberts, who passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, was held on Friday, July 29, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Eric Gallmon, of- ficiated.
Earl was born on June 26, 1941, in Tampa FL, to Joseph and Julia Roberts. His favorite activities were playing golf, lis- tening to music, and watching all sports channels.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph, and Julia Roberts.
He leaves precious memories with: his wife, Dolores Roberts; children, Deena Kinsey and Earl Roberts, Jr.; grandchildren, An- thony, Taylor, Christian, Joseph, and Kylyn Roberts, Jes- sica, Jordan, and Jansen Kinsey; great grandchildren, Kraig McPherson Jr., DeNiro Feride, Nikolai Hartman, and Kameron Williams; brothers, Ralph Roberts (Pamela); sisters, Alice Roberts, Olivia Hamilton (Al- fred), Verna Warren (Leonard), and Tia Rodriguez (Caleb); and a host of family and friends.
The family and friends were asked to meet at the funeral home on Friday for the service. We followed CDC guidelines.
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HARMON
MR. THEODORE WILLIAMS, SR.
Mr. Theodore Edward Williams, Sr. of Tampa, Florida, transitioned to his heavenly home on July 23, 2022. A Homegoing Memorial Celebra- tion will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 11:00 a. m. at College Hill Mennonite Church, 3506 Machado Street and 28th Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605, with Pastor Roy W. Williams officiating.
Theodore Williams, AKA Sonny Boy, was a native of Tampa, FL, growing up in the Central Park Village Housing Project. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Middleton High School, Class of 1962. Theodore worked in the Uphol- stery industry for over 30 years and worked for the University of South Florida (USF) for 18 years, where he retired. Theodore loved spending time with his children, family, and close friends.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Beatrice Williams Warmack; grandmother, Mar- guerite Williams; uncles, Her- man Williams, and Samuel Williams; brothers, Harold Warmack, and William War- mack, and only sister, Helen Goins.
He leaves precious and fond memories with: his loving chil- dren, daughter, Daphne Williams and son, Theodore Williams, Jr. (their mother, Osa W. Russell); 2 granddaughters, Denym Harris and Zariah Williams; grandson, Torreon Williams; 1 devoted brother, Thomas V. Warmack (special sister-n-law, Magaline War- mack); nieces, Vernetta War- mack, Dyronda Gay (Pastor Adrian Gay), Tiffany Good (Gene), Andrea Warmack, and Devin Warmack; nephews, Thomas Brian Warmack, and William Warmack; cousins, Marguerite Williams, Yakima (Ralph), and Payton (Annie); 1 godson, Maurice Tucker, Jr.; best friends, Maurice Tucker, Sr. (Casandra), Clayton Ander- son, Charles Thorton, Daniel Collington, and Issac Young, along with a host of other sor- rowful family members and friends.
There will be a repast imme- diately after the service. Masks are required.
A Harmon Burial.
P.M. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday at 10:30 a. m. for the service. The repast will immediately follow the funeral. We are following CDC guide- lines.
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MR. DAVID PORTER, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. David Porter, Jr., who passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, will be held on Saturday, August 6th, at 11:00 a.m., at Church of Christ, 4608 N. Ne- braska Ave. Tampa, FL 33603., Min. Wayne Mells, officiating. The interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery.
David Porter, Jr., was born on March 2, 1946, in Albany, Georgia. David attended Middle- ton High School and graduated in 1964. Shortly after gradua- tion, in May 1969, David enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a pri- vate in the infantry. David also enlisted in Cold Weather Train- ing Camp in “DRUM”, New York where he received a National Defense Service Medal. David was honorably discharged and began working as a supervisor for the city of Tampa in the Parks and Recreation Depart- ment.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David Porter, Sr., and Bessie Lee Porter; wife, Corine Porter; brother, Robert Lewis Porter; sisters, Nettie Dennis, and Minnie Davis.
He leaves precious memo- ries with: his siblings, Mattie James, Charles Porter (Frankie), Betty J. Warren (Freddie), Dr. Marvin Porter (May Jean), Bessie Caradine, Nadine Williams, Addie White (Robert), Delores Johnson (Leonard), and Russell L. Porter (Tarkesha); brother-in-law, Min. Willie Davis; step-children, Cheryl Jones (Samuel), James Hills (Linda), and Charles Hill (Serina W.); grandchildren, Kendra Davis, Ciara T. King, Corraine F. Davis, Everett James Hill, Isaiah D. Jones, and James M. Hill; great-grandchildren, Saniya V. Lewis, Kadariah Lewis, and Malia Stevens; and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, August 5, 2022, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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INTEGRITY
MRS. MARY LEE THOMAS
A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Mary Lee Thomas will be held on, Saturday, August 6, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at People for Christ Ministries, 10511 Main Street, Thonotosassa, FL 33592, Apos- tle Thomas Hadden, officiating.
On Thursday, October 1, 1953, Mary Lee Thomas was born to the proud parents of Robert Haines and Alberta Mathis, in Albany, Georgia.
Our dear Mary Thomas is sur- vived by: her husband, Ed Thomas; her three children, April Rawls and husband, Gary Rawls, Darryl Moment, and Joseph Haines; grandchildren, Jessica Moment and husband, Marvin Reece, Markees Mo- ment, Joslyn Thorton, Darryl Moment Jr., and Janiyia Haines; great grandchildren, Jamaria Reece and Makayla Reece; brother, George Hall; sisters, Daloras Santana, Patrica Hall, and Barbara Hall, and a host of nieces and nephews and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
She attended Middleton High School and Hillsborough High School. She was one of the first members of the Abe Brown Min- istry. She loved to sing, she was a loving mother and grand- mother who loved her children and grandchildren. She took in and raised her nieces, Theresa and Felicia Hall. She was very devoted to her church, she loved to cook, and she loved sports. Her favorite football team was Atlanta Falcons and basketball team was Cleveland Browns (Le- Bron James). Seafood was her favorite food! Overall, she was the rock of our family.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, August 5, 2022, 6-8p.m. at Integrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
MRS. SYNTHIA DIANN MOTEN
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Synthia Diann Moten, who passed away on Thursday, July 21st, 2022, will be held on Saturday, August 6th, 10:30 a. m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, of- ficiating. The interment will fol- low in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Synthia Moten was born on February 18, 1957, in Tampa, Florida to Charles Moten and Joyce Watkins. Synthia gradu- ated from Chamberlain High School in 1975. She graduated from Tracey Warner School of Fashion Design, where she re- ceived the Silver Thimble in her class.
Synthia enjoyed traveling the world and exploring new territo- ries such as Egypt and Kenya. Synthia loved dancing, cooking, and sewing. Synthia was known to be full of laughter and joy. Synthia was a courageous and resilient woman.
Synthia was preceded in death by: her parents, Charles Moten and Joyce Watkins; grandparents, George Watkins, Sr., Willie Mae Moten, Sylvester Moten, Jr., Sylvester Moten, Sr., and Sally Moten; uncles, Lee Ellis Green, Andrew Jackson, and Johnny Moten; aunt, Mary Alice, Elizabeth Maxey, Vera Goldwire, Aretha Kelly, and Aileane Cooper; cousins, Lekenya Cooper, Milo Cooper, and Cornelius “Ricky” Williams.
Synthia leaves precious memories with: her husband, Michael Phillps; son, Marlon Moten; grandchildren, Giovanni Jones, Alease and Joshua Young; brothers, Rodney and Darren Moten (Yolanda), and Zeron Hall (Karen); sisters, Charlene and Jean Moten, Car- lene Pearson, and Yolanda Pear- son-Robinson; uncles, George Watkins, Jr., James and Rufus Moten; aunts, Vivian Hunt, and Sally Crawford; nieces, Char- keena McKinnie, Terikeena Williams, Joyce and Sabrina Moten, Zekevia Hall, Carlysia Levert, Cyndee Butler, and Milan Robinson; nephews, Dar- ren Moten, Jr., Zeron Moten, and Elias Kimber; great- nephews, Tra’Riveo Callaway, Na’Thario Fagan, and Kaison Pugh; great-niece, Ka’miyah Williams; cousins, Evora, and Kenneth Cooper; Mario Nobles, Paulette Green, Kieve McCloud, and Timothy Kelly, Selina, Tim- othy, and Mark Jackson, Nicole Campbell; special friends, Sara Smith, and Annette Jackson- Gambrell; and a host of other family and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, August 5th, from 4:00 to 8:00
IN MEMORIAM
ATTY. GEORGE
W. BUTLER, JR. 12/29/44 – 8/8/01
God called you home 21 years ago. We were so blessed to have you in our lives. Gone but not forgotten.
Wife, Gwen; daughter, Kasongo and granddaugh- ters.
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