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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MR. JACOB CRAWFORD JACKSON JR.
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Jacob Crawford Jackson of Tampa, who passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015, will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 2 p. m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Rev. S. Evan Burrows, Sr., pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Crawford Jacob Jackson, who in life was known as Jacob C. Jackson, was born on Sep- tember 14, 1943 in Tampa. He received a message from God on December 30, 2015 that his work was done and an eternal reward was waiting for him. He responded with an as- tounding yes and joined hands with his Savior.
Jacob was the fourth of eight children born in the mar- riage of his parents the late Willie and Corrine Jackson.
Jacob accepted Christ in his life at a very young age. He en- joyed going to church with his late grandmother, the Rev- erend Janie Hogan Jackson, and it was thought that he might become a child preacher in the Pentecostal Church. He was later baptized and became a member of the family church, First Baptist Church of College Hill, where he remained a member until his reunion with God.
Jacob attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Middleton Senior High School, Class of 1962. During his years at Middleton, he was a mem- ber of the football team. As a Middleton Tiger, he was affec- tionately called “Bulldog” be- cause of his exceptional athletic ability and dominance on the field as a nose guard and linebacker. He received an ath- letic scholarship to attend Fort Valley State University and be- came a part of the Fort Valley State University Wildcats Team in Fort Valley, Georgia. The nickname of “Bulldog “fol- lowed him there as he contin- ued to be a force on the football field and a beloved member of the Fort Valley State University Community. The highlight of his collegiate football career was being scouted by the Green Bay Packers and receiving an invitation to training camp.
After graduation, Jacob was employed as a teacher in Mc- Cray and Douglasville, Geor- gia. Jacob eventually returned to Tampa and was employed in Hillsborough County Public Schools as a Physical Educa- tion Teacher and Coach at Webb Junior High School and Jefferson High School. Jacob coached wrestling, weight lift- ing and football in Georgia and Tampa and enjoyed interacting and guiding the youth in his care.
Jacob was also employed as a longshoreman during his time in Tampa. Jacob enjoyed his work as a longshoreman and was a well-known member
of the Longshoremen Union. During his summers and week- ends, Jacob would work part- time as a longshoreman while simultaneously fulfilling his role as an educator. Jacob eventually left his teaching du- ties and worked full-time as a longshoreman until his even- tual retirement. After his retir- ing as a longshoreman, Jacob volunteered his time as a driver transporting people to and from work.
Jacob had a good and giving heart, particularly as it con- cerned his family and the eld- erly. He loved his children, grandchildren and family as a whole. He enjoyed his life and was a sports enthusiast, as well as, a collector of sports memo- rabilia, paraphernalia and his- tory. He was an avid collector of coins, stamps and baseball cards. His favorite sports teams were the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Rays and Florida Gators.
Before his illness, he ac- quired an interest in agricul- ture, particularly as it related to raising and cultivating of livestock such as goats, cows, hogs, and chickens.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Willie and Cor- rine Jackson; and brother, Willie Lee Jackson.
Jacob leaves to celebrate his life’s memories: sons, Jacob Jackson, Jr. of Fort Laud- erdale, FL, and Michael Ca- pers, Tampa: daughters, Katrina Jackson Hicks and husband, Fred of Atlanta, Georgia, Darilianette Smith and husband, and Arlisia Relford and husband, Rick; 3 brothers, James, Bishop and Tyrone Jackson; 3 sisters, Inez Doyle and husband, Willie, Pa- tricia Hicks and Betty Jackson; grandchildren, Jazzlyn, Joce- lyn and J’Mani Relford, Sharielyn Bell and Kenneth Williams; nephews, Randolph Hicks, II of Atlanta, Georgia, Vernon Hicks of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Willie Harmon, Sir James and Gentry Buchanan of Atlanta, Georgia, Willie Hayman, Van Rashad Borders, Keith Paramore, Cleophus Wallace, Cameron Edwards and Marter- ence Holloway; nieces, Kim- berly Edwards and husband, Ron of Tracy, California, Stacy Borders and husband, Van, Sharron Doyle, Gail Bell, Ayesha Mincy, Aliyah Ed- wards, Samantha Simms, May Roland Jackson, and Sandy Williams of Greencove Springs, FL; cousins, Nadine Johnson, Lisa Johnson, Ronald and Nichelle Johnson, Tammy Russ, Walter, Sheryl and Earl Jackson, Mark Strick- land, Terry and Shaun Martin of Atlanta, Beverly Harvin, Lanier Cooper, Dorothy and Sam Drew, Willie Williams, Cassandra and Howard Peas, Judy Stevens, Debra Brown, Melodius Clark, Gladys and Ron Black, Catherine and Den- nis Crosby, Gloria, Johnnie and Michael Brown, Beyren Brown of Willingboro, New Jersey, Kathie Kay Brown, Mia Mychele Brown, Andrea Richardson, Kerence and Terri Brown, Katherine Black, Erin and St. John Crosby, Ayanna Crosby Brown, Kevin Brown, Kelene Brown Robinson, No- rina Brown, Reginald, Ray- mond, Roosevelt, Floretta, Valerie, Dora and Donna Brown, Wanda, Carol and Timothy Thomas of Tampa, Alvis and Margaret Allen of San Rafael California, the Shel- tons of San Francisco, Califor- nia, the Saulsbys and the Carrolls of Detroit Michigan, Willie, Otis, Carl and Earl
Allen, Mattie Whitfield of Fort Lauderdale, Thaddeus and Pat Allen of Atlanta, Elijah Allen of Ft. Myers, Janet Lee and Eloise Simmons of Fort Valley, Geor- gia, Corrine and George Moul- trin of Lake City, and Linda Pratt of Miami; family friends, Sondra Garms and Sanford Ross; and teammates, Ran- dolph (“Randy”) Hayes, Henry Marshall, Rodney Williams and George Goff, Ernest Coney and David Williams.
Additionally, there are a host of cousins, other relatives, as well as, sorrowing friends, teammates and co-workers who will also treasure his memories and reside in Florida, Georgia, Pennsylva- nia, Michigan and California.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, January 8, 2016, from 5-8 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the funeral ser- vice.
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MRS. MINNIE GRACE RUTLAND
A memorial service for Mrs. Minnie Grace Rutland of Tampa, who passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015, will be held on Saturday, Janu- ary9,2016,at11a.m.atNew Hope M. B. Church, 3005 E. El- licott St., Tampa, 33610, Dea- con Ron Peterson, Chairman of the Deacon Board, with Min- ister Bruce Bryant, officiating.
Minnie Grace Rutland was born May 6, 1930 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to Thomas Jefferson Parker and Bertha Davis Parker. She was the fifth born of six siblings. They had a loving, protective, and happy childhood and were led by the examples of their mother, fa- ther, and grandmother.
From the age of 5 until grad- uating from high school, most of Minnie’s recreation was cen- tered on church activities. She and her siblings attended State Street Baptist Church, which was located in an affluent African American neighbor- hood. They were exposed to many different denominations and opportunities to partici- pate in various opportunities and activities with other churches.
Minnie attended State Street High School in Bowling Green Kentucky and was taught the curriculum that
would allow them to be ac- cepted into any college. She graduated in 1948 from the high school as valedictorian. She went on to graduate in 1952 from Tennessee A & I State University in Nashville Tennessee with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Home Eco- nomics and a minor in Science.
During her 38 years of em- ployment, she was a hospital chief therapeutic dietician, col- lege personnel food service manager, nursing home food service manager, and many other positions. She received many certificates, recognitions of outstanding performance reviews, and letters that re- flected her dedication, depend- ability, good work ethic, and leadership skills.
After graduating college, she married George Beck and they had 3 sons: Ronald, Regi- nald, and Roni.
She was remarried to Charles Rutland and led a happy life with him until he died in 1992. They had one daughter together, Theresa Rutland.
Minnie’s final years were lived in Tampa, living near her dear sister, Mary Paul, whom she adored and talked with daily.
She attended and served at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas J. Parker and Bertha D. Parker.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: her children, Ronald Beck, Reginald Beck, Roni Zulu and Theresa Ansby; grandchildren, Fionna Nicholas, Chrystal Beck and Leah Farrington; sister, Mary Paul; and a host of other rela- tives and special friends.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MS. SHANDREA ALETHEA WARREN
Homegoing celebration for Ms. Shandrea Alethea Warren of Tampa, who passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016, 2 p. m. at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 2101 Lowe Street, Tampa, Rev. David W. Green pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Shandrea was a member of Allen Temple A.M.E. Church.
She loved music, classic movies and spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Kenneth Earl Warren; grandfather, Alfred Peoples and grandmother, Idell Warren.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: her loving mother, Iris Warren; sister, Keneisha S. Warren; grand- mother, Willie Ann Peoples; grandfather, Charlie E. War- ren; aunts, Anita Peoples, Roberta Peoples, Angela Nor- wood and Earline Kennedy (Michael); uncles, Alfred Peo- ples, Jr. (Melissa), Robert E. Williams, Jr. (Farah), Charlie E. Warren, Jr., Reshae War- ren, Clarence D. Warren and Anthony Warren; grand aunts, Josephine Adams and Queenie Holmes (Julian); godsisters, Kimberly Gipson, Sariah Sher- man and Calani Joseph; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, January 8, 2016, 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 church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
‘EMMA LEE THE LEGEND’ January 11
We thought of you today, but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and will tomorrow, too.
We think of you in silence and make no outward show, for what it meant to lose you, only those who love you know.
Remembering you is easy, we do it every day. It’s the heartaches of losing you that will never go away.
We love and miss you with all of our hearts: children, grands, great grands, great-great grands, in-laws, and the Bucified & Ole Is Alive Mission!
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