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Funerals
AIKENS
MS. ANGELIA M. DANIELS
A Homegoing Celebration for Angelia Marie Daniels, of Tampa, who passed away Tues- day, March 22, 2022, will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at New Friendship M.B. Church, 3201 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL. Rev. Dr. Kendrix J. Gardner, Pastor, Eulogist, with Rev. Dr. W. J. Haynes, officiating. The interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
“Angie,” as she was affec- tionately called, was educated in the public schools of Hills- borough County. After high school graduation, she fur- thered her education at Hills- borough Community College, where she received an Associate degree in Business Manage- ment. Angie was always a hard worker, so she worked during the day and attended school at night.
She was employed by GTE (General Telephone Company) for many years. Angie then had a desire for further educational pursuits, and as a result, she ob- tained a Bachelor of Science de- gree in Marketing from the University of Tampa. After such time, she developed a love for flowers, so she decided to at- tend Erwin Technical College to study floral design. As a result of this passion, Angie started her own floral business, Kreative Floral Designs. She created many beautiful pieces for individuals, local funeral homes, and various businesses throughout the city.
Once she received a project, she would travel near and far to ensure that colors, décor, and accents were all on point and perfected. Angie had a soft de- meanor; however, her faith in and love for God were bold. As a young child, she came to know Christ. Her foundation was rooted; she locked in, and she never let go of her zeal for God. She began working with the Children’s Ministry in the 70s. She did this for over 30 years. Early in her ministry work, she founded the Tiny Tots Choir. Many of today’s best singers and musicians received their
start in this choir.
She also headed several ef-
forts and fundraisers with our young people, and many looked forward to these annual events, which grew exponentially. In addition to the Tiny Tots, she also played for some adult choirs throughout the years at New Friendship. We could al- ways depend on her when a need arose.
As the first child born to Dr. and Sis Daniels, Angie was prac- tically raised in the church. She was a familiar face among the Choir Unions, Campsite, Local Congresses, District Con- gresses, and Associations. She participated in the Jr. Women & WIA Auxiliaries of these organ- izations. In 2005, a need arose in our Education & Culture Cen- ter, and Angie then dropped her other professions and commit- ted herself to the Center’s growth, success, and excellence. She worked at the Center for over 15 years.
During this time, Angie ob- tained a CDA, VPK Credentials, Director’s Credentials, and other State and National certifi- cations in the field. She was committed to all that she did. She was not satisfied with a ‘get- ting by’ mentality; she was in- trinsically motivated to go above and beyond in anything she engaged. Many kids bene- fited from the loving and pre- cise instruction that Angie provided. She was a vital part of the Center, and we were blessed to have had her on our staff.
Angie loved to bake, and she took much pride in the various creations that she shared with family/friends throughout the years. If she missed someone by chance – rest assured that your little “package” would be wait- ing for you in authentic “Angie Style.”
Angie will be sorely missed; however, we find comfort in knowing that “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” - Ps. 116:15.
She was preceded in death by: maternal and paternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, and brother, Chris Daniels.
She leaves loving and cher- ished memories always and for- ever to: her parents, Rev. Dr. Hosie L. and Lady Jennie Daniels; brothers, Hosea Daniels, Jr., (Ardra), Keith Daniels (Daphyne), her only sis- ter, Lady Tasnee D. Gardner (Rev. Dr. Kendrix). A host of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, for- mer Tiny Tots, children of the Center, and The New Friend- ship M.B. Church Family.
The family and friends of Ms. Angelia M. Davis are asked to meet at the church on Thurs- day for the service. We are fol- lowing CDC guidelines; all in attendance must wear face masks.
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MR. KENNETH HIGDON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Kenneth Higdon, a.k.a. (Skinny Kenny) of Tampa, who passed Thursday March 28, 2022, will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 1:00 p.m. at Aikens Fu- neral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tampa,, Florida, Rev. Michael Neely, of- ficiating. The interment will fol- low in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Kenneth Higdon was born November 25, 1968, in Tampa to the late Amos Higdon and Rosa Lee Austin. Brother Higdon was a member of Mount Olive M.B. Church, under the leadership of the late Dr. Rev. C.P. Epps.
Growing up in Tampa he was very active playing drums in school. Kenneth was a drum major during his senior year at Tampa Bay Tech. He partici- pated in the marching band, and symphonic concert. Kenneth came in second place as the Homecoming King, and was a member of the Student Advisory Committee. While attending Tampa Bay Vocational Technical School, he received a trade in re- frigeration and air conditioning. After graduating in 1986, he at- tended an electronic school in Tampa.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Amos Higdon; grand- parents, James Davis, and Viola Davis; aunts, Catherine Jones, Beatrice Malone, and Dorothy Williams; uncles, Alphonso Davis, and Lee Rogers Davis.
He leaves to cherish his memory: devoted parents, Leon and Rose Austin; sister, Lenshawn (Levester) Jones; and niece, Alexzandria; great aunt, Annie Laura Turner and family; uncle, Ralph Malone; cousins, Willie Jones, Jr., and family; Dwight Jones and family; Ralph Malone, Jr., and family; Alfonso Jackson and family; Miesha Davis; Iesha Davis and family; Alfonso Davis and family, of Fresno, CA.; Patricia Davis and family, of Sacramento, CA.; An- gela Davis and family, of Los An- geles, CA.; and a host of loving relatives, neighbors, and friends. The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, April 1st, from 4:00– 8:00 p.m.
We are following CDC guide- lines.
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MS. TAMIKA LASHAWN JONES ‘MIKA’
A Celebration of life for Ms. Tamika LaShawn Jones, “Mika,” of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on March 21, 2022, will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., at St. John Cathedral, 3401 E. 25th Avenue, Tampa FL 33605, Senior Pastor Dwight Newkirk, Dr. Willie Richardson Sr., of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, offi- ciating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
The oldest of three children, Tamika was born on May 31, 1976, to proud parents, Darryl Jones, Sr., and Maeordrie Jones. Affectionately called “Mika,” she was a happy baby; always smiling – a trait she car- ried all her life. Mika always had a beautiful smile.
She attended the public schools of Hillsborough County, graduating from Tampa Bay Vo- cational Technical School in 1994. She worked as a Medical Records Specialist for USF/Tampa General Hospital. She was actively enrolled in Rasmussen University, taking classes to obtain her certifica- tion in billing and coding.
Tamika accepted Christ at an early age. March 21, 2022, God sent an angel to escort Tamika to her everlasting home.
Tamika was a loving, de- voted daughter, sister, mother, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend.
She was preceded in death by: her grandparents, George and Annie Mae (Darden) Butler, and Acie and Betty (Howard) Jones; great grandmother, Etta Mae Eberhardt; aunt, Cora L. (Butler) Davis; uncles, George Butler, Jr., William J. Butler, Sr., Calvin D. Butler, Hubert
Davis, Reverend Laurise Hamil- ton, Jr., Leroy Howard, Sr., and Ronald Smith; cousins, Zachary T. Butler, Amari A. Williams, and Shenell E. Cooper.
Tamika leaves family in whose hearts loving memories have been etched including: her loving and devoted parents, Darryl and Maeordrie (Butler) Jones; children, Daryl Harri- son, Jr., Darius Harrison, D’Zani Everett, and D’Zaria Jones; granddaughter, Da’Miya (Kenzie) Harrison; sister, Samantha Jones; brother, Dar- ryl Jones, Jr.; nephews, William, III, Jeremiah, and Jay- den Ortega; niece, Wi’Yanna Ortega; longtime companion, William (Pee-Wee) Jones; aunts, Barbara Butler Dixon (Thomas), Genia Butler Taylor, Evelyn Butler Hamilton, LaCon- nia Butler Watkins (Terence), Soraya Butler Alexander (Wilmer), Annette Jones Smith, Katrina Eberhardt Cooper (George), Brenda Eberhardt Young (John), Ella Davenport, and Margaret J. Butler; cousins, William J. Butler, Harriet But- ler, Miranda Wheatley, George Butler, III, Johnnie L. Grant, Barbara Butler, Robert Butler, Dora Osaze, Franshon Butler, Violet Taylor-Lewis, Chalette Davis Coney, Latecia Taylor- Yarman, Calvin A. Bush, Thomas Dixon, III, Byron Dixon, Calvinia Scott, Soraya Lloyd, Terence Watkins, Jr., Eddie Smith, IV, Laurise Hamil- ton, III, Latecia Watkins, Alisha Jackson, Soraya Alexander, Minque Bethea, Tyrell Cooper, Tiffany Mayo, Kaiden Williams, Roniqua Smith, Haley Smith, Eugene Howard, and Leroy Howard, Jr; best friend, Felicia Rhodes; and godmother, Pastor Angie Hadden.
A heartfelt gratitude to Kayla Alexander, cousin and nursing student, who visited Tamika every day; and a host of family and friends who touched Tamika’s life.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, April 1st, from 4:00 to 8:00p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
We are following CDC guide- lines; face masks recom- mended.
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