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Funerals/Memoriams
AIKENS
MR. LEE JAY BRANCH-JONES
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Lee Jay Branch-Jones of Tampa, who passed away Fri- day, July 24, 2015, will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Grace Mary M. B. Church, 3901 N. 37th Street, Pastor Thomas J. Reed, with Elder James Reed, officiating. The in- terment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Lee Jay Branch-Jones was born in Statesboro, GA, to the late Lester and Lizzie Mae Branch.
He was educated in States- boro, Georgia and moved to Tampa, in 1954, where he met and married his beloved wife, Cynthia Josey Maddox.
He was a faithful employee for Olin Mott Tire Company for over 30 years where he retired. After retirement, he decided to continue his occupation with Florida Dairy Milk Company.
His passion was singing, fishing, hunting and socializ- ing with his longtime friends.
Lee Jay was preceded in death by: his beloved wife, Cynthia Jones; 3 sisters, Sylvie Mae Jones-Johnson, Elizabeth Rawls and Mary Alice Branch; and 2 brothers, Levon Rawls and Tony Branch.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his step- mother, Frances Branch; 2 sons, Darrell Lee Jones (Sharon), and Kenneth Wayne Jones (Roberta); 2 daughters, Pamela Mack (Bobby), and Karen Reeves; 5 brothers, AL Rawls (Carolyn), Spartanburg, GA, Larry Rawls, Claxton, GA, Lester Branch, Jr. (Janet), Milen, GA, Horace Branch, Au- gusta, GA, Jimmy Branch of Twin City, GA, and James McCoy, Garfield, GA; like a son, Marlvin Lyles; 8 sisters, Ruby Tolliver (Willie), Dothan, AL, Bobbi Little (Paul), August GA, Dr. Joyce Hatcher (Harold) of Macon, GA, Vernita Harms (Paul), Warner Robins, GA, Lavern Bady, Debra Williams and Virginia McAllister, Twin City, GA, and Mary D. Branch, Perry, GA; like a daughter and sister-in-law, Natalie Siegler; 12 grandchildren, Carlette Allen, Yuclemia Hayes Ware (Warren), Carl Jones (Tianna), Darrell Jones, Jr. (Cheree), Olga Jones, Jimmy Davis, Jr. (Jamela), Danielle Jones, Ken- neth Wayne Jones, Jr. (Kim), Cynthia Davis, Dominique Jones, Colony Reeves and Can- dice Reeves; 13 great grandchil- dren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, July 31, 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 church on Saturday for the service.
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MS. CAROLYN GAINES
Homegoing services for Ms. Carolyn Gaines of Tampa, who passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015, will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 2 p. m. at Faith Temple Church, 2916 E. Orient Road, Rev. Eric Camp- bell, pastor, officiating. The in- terment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Carolyn was born in Tampa on February 5, 1946. She loved cooking, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her grandmother, Clara Wearing; and brothers, James Faison, Jr. and Travis Faison.
She leaves to cherish her memories: 7 children, Sam Thomas, Charles Showers (Le- shaundra), Reginald Showers (Lora), Cory Moore, Maurice Moore (Marshania), and Ruby Gordon and Michelle Peterson, who she loved like daughters; grandchildren, Antiony Williams, Jordan Thomas, Samantha Bolesta, Deshondre Wilson Jones, Alantaye and Kortney Wilson, Demetrius, Demonii, Jeany, Danielle, Melissa, Sarah, Reginald, Jr., Carmelo and Rashard Show- ers, Aiden Fenelus, Julie Es- tera, Cri-hana, Corshavyais, Corniaja, Cortavious, Sacuoia, Zayonna, Dariona, Sincere, Jaylin, Nasir, Miah, Maryiah, Malik and Marquis Moore; great grandchildren, Nyava, Gerald and Jared Showers, and Denise Martinez; loving mother, Lula Gaines; brothers, Richard, Wayne, Alfonso, Theodore (Veronica), and Calvin Faison; only sister, Yvon Goggins; aunts, Ella Gar- nett and Lottie Edwards; un- cles, William Jones and Earl Waters; and a host of other rel- atives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, July 31, 2015, from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m.
The friends and family are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MR. JACK NAPOLEON MILLER, II
Homegoing services for Mr. Jack Napoleon Miller, II of Tampa, who passed away Mon- day, July 20, 2015, will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Apostle Cynthia Ford, officiating. The interment will be in Hillsboro Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Brandon, FL.
Mr. Miller was born Novem- ber 4, 1952, in Tampa to the late Jack Napoleon Miller, Sr. and Fannie Mae Miller. Jack was raised in Central Park Vil- lage, where he formed many lasting friendships.
He was educated in the Hillsborough County School System. Upon completing his education, he joined the U. S. Army and served for several years and was honorably dis- charged.
Upon his return, he met his mate, Linda Scurry. He pur- sued a career as a truck driver and retired. He was an educa- tor at heart and loved children, fishing and keeping up with politics and world news.
Mr. Miller was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Al Miller; and nieces, Regina Garden, Debra Bythewood and Denise Black.
He leaves to mourn his pass- ing: companion, Linda Scurry Miller; children, Robert, Latisha, Jermaine (Nikita), and Jack Miller, III; grandchil- dren, Jakeriya, Janiya, Jer- maine Miller, II, Ronisha, Robert, Alfonso, Linden and Tavis Wilson, Jack, IV, Olivya and Jaxton Miller, Imani Fields and Deltorrio Johnson; brother, Larry V. Miller (Jef- frie), Danny and Roger Miller; sister Sheila Miller Smith (Thomas); brothers-in-law, Herman Osborne (Joyce), and Michael Davis (Linda); a host nieces and nephews; and a host of other sorrowing rela- tives including the Morgan, Woodall, Walker and Sim- mons families and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, July 31, 2015, from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the Chapel on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
SISTER PRICSILLA JOHNSON
WILLIAMS
Homegoing celebration for Sister Pricsilla Johnson Williams of Tampa, who passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 11 a. m. at First Union Missionary Baptist Church, 3707 E. Chelsea Street, Rev. B. E. Garmon, Sr., pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Sister Williams was affec- tionately known as “Silla.” She was born in Meigs, Georgia, to Cecil Turner and the late Eliza- beth Ann Turner.
Silla was educated in Mitchell County and relocated to Tampa over 40 years ago.
She enjoyed shopping, cook- ing, spending time with her family and serving the Lord.
Sister Williams was bap- tized at an early age and was an active member of First Union Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully in the Choir and Culinary Min- istries, until her health de- clined. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Elizabeth Ann Turner; daughter, Charmita Renita Williams; sons, Lamar Williams and John Threatts; brother, Austin Simpson; aunts, Lorma Davis and Callie Sue Daniels; and uncles, Leroy and Frank Bostick.
She leaves a legacy of love behind in the hearts of: her de- voted children, Robert Lee Williams, Jr., Gregory B. Williams, Lenwood James Williams and Stacy Johnson (Pam); grandchildren, Jarquez Elder, Maurice Williams, Rae- gan Williams, Kenzie Lamar Sapp, Jr., Nakeda Williams, Marquita Freeman and Justin Stooner; father, Cecil Turner; sisters, Lorma Ann Mickens, Twinkle Ivey, Mattie Turner and Linda Berry; brothers, Odell Johnson (Rosa Lee), Allen Rex Turner, Robert P. Turner (Paula) and Eddie Turner; aunts, Olivia Robinson (Lonnie), Willie Mae Barnes (Ray), Lillian Maddox (Pete), Voncile Scott Evans, Wandell Ridley (James), Betty Bostick, Destine Slaughter (Nathaniel), Mary Francis and Louise Turner; uncles, Lee Earl Bo- stick (Betty), Chezzie Evans, Jr., William Roy Bostick (Laura), Billy Bostick, Robert Turner, Jr., Oscar Turner, Eu- gene Turner (Cedar), Lester Arrington and Willie Chealey; special cousin, Lorraine Comer; godchildren, Bruce Brantley, Adrian Cowen, Jim- mie Baker, Shantelle McVoy, Shaquila (Shea) McCauley and LCpl. Shaquone McCauley (USMC); special friends, Gwendolyn Bletcher, Angie McQuay, and Antoinee “Toni” Magwood; and a host of other family members and dear friends.
The visitation will be held at
Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, July 31, 2015, from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m.
The friends and family are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MRS. OPHELIA BURNEY
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Ophelia Burney of Tampa, who passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015, will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 4 p. m. at Aikens Fu- neral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Quantai Washing- ton, officiating. The interment will follow.
Mrs. Ophelia Burney was born May 27, 1927, in Ben Hill County, GA, to the late Cornel Bishop and Ida Scott.
She later married the late John David Burney.
Ophelia enjoyed gardening, cooking and having a good time in conversation with her friends.
She was preceded in death by: her husband; and 2 daugh- ters, Ida Ruth and Audrey Mae.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: her 2 sons, Ezekial Farrow (Dorothy), and Howard Roundtree; daughter- in-law, Darlene Roundtree; grandchildren, Latoya Rock (Ernest), LaTashia Lawrence, Renee McKinsey, Corey Gra- ham, Vernon Lee Simmon, Micheal Roundtree, Antoinette Roundtree, Christena Roundtree and Shemika Roundtree; a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins; very spe- cial friend, Lola Mae Hazard; and special friend, Cathy An- derson.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, July 31, 2015, from 4-6 p. m. The family will receive friends from 4-5 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
ELDER OLLIE MILLS August 1
Bless the Lord O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Psalm 103:1.
Love, your Family.
IN MEMORIAM
ALBERTA JOHNSON LOUISY 7/27/00
You are loved and missed by all your children, sister, grandchildren and great grand.
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