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Funerals/Memoriams
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BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
WILLIE CHERRY III
Happy birthday goes out to Willie Cherry III on April 5.
We miss you deeply and miss you forever.
MS. ANNIE MAE BANKS
Homegoing celebration for Ms. Annie Mae Banks of Tampa, who passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015, will be held Sat- urday, April 4, 2015, at 2 p. m. at New Birth M. B. Church, 4618 N. Florida Ave., Rev. Herbert McFadden, pastor, with and Rev. Bartholomew Banks, offi- ciating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Annie Mae Banks was a mem- ber of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Herbert McFadden, pastor. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, gardening, at- tending daycare and church.
She was preceded in death by: parents, John and Mallisse Randolph; sister, Angie Mary Smith; brothers, Rev. Albert Thomas, Sr., James Johnson (OC), and Rev. Boston Taylor; son, Rev. Paul Robinson, Sr.; and great granddaughter, Tomani Gravette.
She was once employed by Cesar and Adela Gonzmart of Columbia Restaurant as a maid. She also worked for New Orleans, Honeywell and H. Lee Moffitt Hospital. Upon retire- ment she became a client for New Orleans now known as River Oaks Adult Daycare.
Annie was very fashionable and known for her nine ear piercings. She loved to wear hats and loved to sing “Jordan River” and “Walk Around Heaven” all day.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: son, Roosevelt Baker (Ellie) of Havana, FL; daughters, Sara Smith and Annie Ruth Smith; daughter-in- law, Songy Robinson; sister-in- law, Flossie Thomas, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren, Derek (Hope) of Palm City, FL, Keivi (Seanda) of Texas, Kim- berly McNealy (Jeff), Katina and Rawn, Quincy, FL, Jasmine McLeod, Paul and Dantrecia Robinson, Mario (Anita) Mal- lard, Dietrick Sutherland, Sr., Terrence Mingo (Keisha), Talla- hassee, FL, Rosalynn and Brian Baker, and Katreciea Smith; great grandchildren, Synclair, Sydney and Symone Baker, Palm City, FL, Keivi Baker, Jr., Austin McNeil, Jada McNealy and Katerica Byrd, Larawnda, Kiarra Washington, Tyreece and Darrius Faison, Mar- shanna, Mario, Jr., and Amari Mallard, Deyanni, Delani, Mar- cus and Jayden and Deitrick, Jr. Sutherland, Terriyonne, Har- mony and Zy’Keria Mingo, Ray’Niya and Raymond Neal, Jr., Dreshaun House, Antwon Gravette, the Smith family of Gretna, FL, and Ethel and Carol Marshall; and just that lady, Yomika Corbitt; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
MR. DARRICK CHARLIE GRANVILLE
Homegoing memorial cele- bration for Mr. Darrick Charlie Granville of Tampa, who passed away Monday, March 23, 2015, will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Bible-Based Fellowship Church, 8718 N. 46th St., Rev. Earl Mason, Sr., pastor; Rev. Patricia Houser, Pastor of Pot- ters House Deliverance, offici- ating.
Darrick was a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. He enjoyed coaching and fish- ing. He was a devoted football fan and loved the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Darrick attended Sacred Heart Academy Catholic School, McLane Middle School and graduated from Brandon High School. He also partici- pated in various sports includ- ing football, wrestling and weight lift training.
Darrick was employed by Republic/East Bay, Inc. for over 20 years.
He leaves to cherish his memories: children, Adrianna D. Granville and Brandon Granville; parents, William and Cassandra Granville; brothers, Darrell R. Granville (Chelsea); sisters, Candra Granville-Mack, and Jessica Joezetta Alexander (Cortney); aunts, Tommie Lee Anderson, EmmaDean Brown, Brenda Granville Clark and Elaine Everhart; uncles, Charles Granville, Jr. and Delano Gadis; nephews, Raheem Granville, Jeremiah Granville, Jaquise Alexander and Jordan Alexander; and a host of cousins, loving friends, and former co-workers.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MS. SHIRLENIA HANDY
Homegoing celebration for Ms. Shirlenia Handy of Tampa, who passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015, will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015, at 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. M. L. K., Jr. Blvd., Pastor Debra Scott, with Apostle Harold Scott, offi- ciating. The interment will be in Hillsboro Memorial Gar- dens Cemetery, Brandon, FL.
Shirlenia was born January 30, 1967, in Tampa, to the late Moses Parker and Shirley Handy.
Shirlenia enjoyed taking care of her family and she loved her children, just as much as she loved the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: her children, LaRue Beal, Elijah Floyd and Chadwyk Sampson; brothers, Joseph Handy and Don Romero; sisters, Venus Woodard, Josie Handy and Carmen Romero; niece, La- Sylvia Handy; nephews, Al-von Woodard, Fabian Woodard and Samuel Woodard; grand- nephew, Ronan Shilingford; cousins, Alfred Allen and Willie Cochran, Jr.; godson, Byron Allen; brother-in-law, Allen Woodard; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day April 3, 2015, from 5- 8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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MR. JOHN ELVIN JONES, SR.
Homegoing services for Mr. John Elvin Jones, Sr. of Tampa, who passed away Sat- urday, March 28, 2015, will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015, at 2 p. m. at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 4025 W. Palmetto Street, Rev. A. W. Greene, pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
John was born June 30, 1941, in High Springs, FL. He really enjoyed his position with TECO for 26 years and loved gardening.
John was preceded in death by: his mother, Jessie Mae Jones; and son, Darryn Keith Jones.
He leaves to cherish his memories with: his wife, Ruth Ann Jones; children, Tammy Charease Brown, John E. Jones, Jr. and Shermeka Herns; grandchildren, Jamaya DeRon, Joneisha K. and Dar- ren ReShard Jones; father, Harry Jones (Jessie M. Weaver); brother, Robert Lee Jones, Sr., of Tampa.; sister, Martha J. Staten, Lutz, FL; aunt, Mary E. White, Tampa; nieces, Sheria Jones, Atlanta, GA, and Valencia Williams; nephews, Kenny Jones, Jack- sonville, FL, and Robert L. Jones, Jr.; cousins, Jearldin Hodges (Edward), Texas, and Ophelia Corbert; many other nieces, nephews and cousins; 6 sisters-in-law, Carol Smith, Virginia Price, Barbara Thomas (Joe), Linda Hill, Reba Lester and Annie Ruth Hill, all of Vienna, GA, and Kathy Dixon (Frankie), Cordele, GA; and 2 brothers-in-law, Earl “Ricky” Hill (Christina), De- troit, MI, and Randall Hill, Vi- enna, GA; friends, Rubin Alexander, Eric Patterson, and Earl Hill.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, April 3, 2015, from 5-8 p. m.
The friends and family are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. KENENTH GARFIELD UNDERWOOD ‘SKIP’
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Kenneth Garfield Under- wood “Skip” who passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015, will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Richard Woodbury, officiating. The in- terment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Kenneth was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. He was a musician and gradu- ated from the Middleton class of 1962.
He was preceded in death by: parents, Kenneth Nurse and Sybil Underwood; and daughter, Kenya Underwood.
He leaves to cherish his fond and loving memories with: his wife, Mary F. Underwood; chil- dren, Kenneth G. Underwood, II (Shanice), Reynold A. Un- derwood (Latrice), and Nak- isha R. Underwood (Jamal); grandchildren, Ryan Under- wood (Ashley), Reyneisha Un- derwood, Raejean Underwood, Brittany Fredrick Jouardon Manning, Eric Allen and Vanessa Allen; great grand- children, Jaiden Underwood, Ryan Underwood, Jr. and Ash- lyn Underwood; aunts, Ruth Moore, Mary Hardison and Flora Scott; cousins, Karen Moore, Kimberly Fortson, Daryl Patrice Fortson, Ben- jamin Fortson, Pamela Mc- Nair, Freddie Scott and Kirk Scott; sisters-in-law, Cora Yopp, Willie Mae Johnson, Betty Burnett and Debra Clark; friend, Michelle Austin; special friends, Booker T. Washing- ton, James Haywood, Jessie Coston, Marvin Hardy, Eva and Margaret Simmons, Dawn Frazier, Charles Thomas, Al- fred Russ and Bill Edwards; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, April 3, 2015, from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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IN MEMORY OF BUFORD ‘SUGARMAN’ ALLEN
April 2, 1952 – April 5, 1982
Gone, but not forgotten.
Sadly missed by: your par- ents, Jessie L. Allen and Clara L. Allen; children; and sisters, Brenda, Barbara and Bernita.
IN MEMORIAM
RYAN SAMBO3 HEMINGWAY
It’s been 4 years and I still wish you were here with me.
I used to ask God why you? I used to ask God why me?
Then I started telling God thank you for choosing me to give an angel too.
Love always and forever, Cherry and Chevy.
IN MEMORIAM
ARAHIM RASUL a.k.a., MAURICE 04/03/2014
I miss you.
Love always, Pookie Ses- sions.
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