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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
REV. WILLIE L. JACKSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Rev. Willie L. Jackson, of Thonotosassa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 18th, 12:30 p.m., at New Mount Zion M.B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL. 33605, Rev. Larry Roundtree III, pastor, of- ficiating. The interment will fol- low Sunset Memory Gardens.
Rev. Jackson was born on February 16, 1944, in Palatka, Florida to Theodore and Bertha Jackson. Some of his achieve- ments included attending the University of Florida, serving in the US Army during the Viet- nam War. He was a Senior Pas- tor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Jackson resided in Thonotosassa with his wife, Marva Jackson, where he married and resided for 39 years.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; aunt, Dollie Mae Brown; uncles, Deacon Johnny Brown and Rev. Abner Jackson “Uncle Snook”; nephew/son, James L. Reed, Jr.; brothers, Horace, Eddie, David, Jimmy, Ulysses, Theodore, Jr., and Ernest Jack- son; and sisters, Juliette Jack- son, Thelma Harper, and Betty Allen.
He leaves precious memo- ries with: his wife, Marva Verdell Jackson; children, Wil- lette, Willie, Jr. (Barbara), Wendell (Melinda), Wayne (DeShun), Zeatrick, Reneece, and Desmond; grandchildren, Revee, Aaliyah, Shamar, Natasha, Sinaa, Algernon, Naikia, Joshua, Cassandra, Jamia, Lathanial, Dejean (Lydia), Kenya, India, Macaria, Zyreia, Zeatrick, Jr., Zerrick, Za’Veon, Zemetrick, Raelynn, Mylah, Keyontae and Destiny; great-grandchildren, Ah’ziyah, Na’riyah, Jikiyah, JhReam, Lauryn, and Ali; “like a brother”, Ron Garrett (Rose); sisters, Elder Barbara Gainey, Margaret McKay, and Dorothy Edwards; sisters-in-law, Debra Smith, and Cheryl Gillard (Louis); a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The visitation will be held at Emmanuel Church of Seffner, Friday, June 17th, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. The repast will imme- diately follow the interment. Face masks are required.
across, because of her brutal and abrasive honesty. Helen’s honesty always came with laughter and fun.
She was preceded in death by; her parents; and brother, James Edward Johnson.
She leaves precious memories with: her husband, Deacon Milton Wade; 10 children whom she loved dearly, Tangee Wright, Ron- nie Wright (LaWanna), Lisa Wade, Wonder “Baby girl” Wade, Jerome Johnson (Pam), Sharon George, Cassandra Lee James, Tommy Wade, Marlvin Lyles, and Dontavius Wade (Ricole); grand- children, Breyata “Yaya” Battle, Emonii “Pooh” Helena Battle, David Peterson, Jr., Davon Peter- son, Alexis Watson, Jayla Goins, Portia Wright, Ryan Wright, Dav- eon George, Nicholas George, Ali- cia George, Trenton George, Ashley Hardrick (Akil), James Lee (Tameka), Jeronica Sparks, Jetobia Freeman (Donald), Jakeia Sparks, Jamal Freeman, Raheem Sparrow, Cedric Eaford, Janess- ian Wright, Dedrick Wade, Anto- nio Wade, Demetrius Wade, Javarius Wade, Javari Wade, Dontavius Wade Jr., Da’ Montra Wade, Dontavion Wade, and Dream Wade; 50 great-grandchil- dren; brothers, Alvin Johnson (Ola Lee), and Willie Ralph Ran- som; sisters, Bettye Ransom (Bobby), and Julia Johnson; god children, Marquita Johnson (Rick), Alexis Thornton, Wil’Quan Foreman, Rev. Demetri Brown (Patricia), and Rev. Leland (Denise); very close friends, Bev- erly Duchess, Sister Gloria Terry, Sister Murline Wright, Sister Na- dine Stewart, and Sister Nellie Wallace; and a host of sorrowing family and friends.
The visitation will be held at Highland Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, June 17th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. The repast will immedi- ately follow the funeral. We are following CDC guidelines.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MRS. ELLA MARTIN
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Ella M. Martin, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at Aikens Fu- neral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Oliver Simmons, officiating. The inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Ella was born on April 21, 1936 in Tampa, Florida to George Mitchell and Hattie Bell Huff. She enjoyed her career as an educator and administrator in the Hills- borough County Public School System, and she was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, In- corporated.
Ella was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Rudolph B. Martin, Sr.; son, Rudolph B. Mar- tin, Jr.; and brother, Stanley H. Nelson.
She leaves precious memories with: children, Alisia S. Martin (Dwelvin) and Duane E. Martin (Ana); grandchildren, Jade E. Martin, Adela A. Martin, Ilana M. Simmons and Laila R. Simmons; nieces, Sarah Delores Nelson and Tiffany Nelson; nephews, Clifford Ghee; cousins, Bishop Michael Lewis, John Lewis, and the family of the late George Lewis, the Bent- ley and Taylor families; Mrs. Willie Mae Burney (“Sister”); brother-in-law, Marvin Martin and family; sister-in-law, Pamela and family; Ms. Regina Burney; Mrs. Jackie Harris and family; the Simmons family; the family of the late Frank Martin, John L. Mar- tin, Jr., Minnie L. Cato, Theresa Austin; and Ollie Lee; special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Les Miller and family, Mrs. Barbara John- son and family, Mrs. Ruby Brown, Leona Bryant and family, the Moragne family, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Jenkins and family; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, June 17th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MR. WILLIE JAMES PATTERSON, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Willie James Patterson, Sr., of Tampa, FL., who passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 18th, 10:30 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Wallace Z. Bowers, officiating.
Willie affectionately nick- named “Ray”, was born on De- cember 26, 1946, in Bascom, Florida, to William Patterson, Sr., and Bernice Patterson. Willie at- tended the public schools in Mar- ianna, Florida. He worked 25 years for Pan American Linen.
He cared for his loving mother until her passing on Jan- uary 3rd, 2018. Willie enjoyed the retired life, gardening, and cook- ing big meals. He was known for his famous sweet potato pies and collard greens. Willie was a faith- ful member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, in Marianna, Florida, Rev. Dwight Cockerham, until his health failed on July 21, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Patterson, Sr., and Bernice Patterson; son, Willie J. Patterson, II; sisters, Irene Dickens, and Viola Roberts; and brother, Robert Patterson.
He leaves precious memories with: his devoted children, Wilma Miles, Sherry Walker (Alvin), Willie J. Patterson III (U.S. Army), James Lassiter (Patricia), and Mary Brown (Robert); grand- children, Frederick Andrew III (U.S. Navy), Dominique Walker, K’La Walker, Marcus Miles (U.S. Army), Willie Patterson, IV, Amos Patterson, Malacyea Patterson, Keon Cameron Levy, Carrington Levy, Kennedy Levy, Naomi Pat- terson, Cherica Bowman, Shaque- ena Dennison, Genquetta Smith, Nakeshia Woody, Donald Williams, Ronald Williams, Desma Lassiter, Janqueena Dennsion, Mario Dennison, Michealquin Dennison, Jay Las- siter, Eric Lassiter, Nyethia Jean Louis, Joshua Hamm, and Jahred Lassiter; 38 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, William Patterson, II, and Johnnie Wayne Patterson of Miami, FL; sisters, Mavis Hooks (John), Catherine Baskin (Billy), and Eva Shavers all of Miami, FL; uncles, Wilson Williams, Cor- nelius Williams all of Miami, FL, and Hardy Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; de- voted friends, Sharon White and Ben Dickens.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, June 17th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MRS. HELEN WADE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Helen Wade, of Tampa, FL., who passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, will be held on Sat- urday, June 18th, 11:00 a.m., at Highland Missionary Baptist Church, 3410 E North St, Tampa, FL 33610., Rev. Dr. Julius L. Wynn, Sr., officiating. The inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Helen was born on May 28, 1942, in Blakley, Georgia to Julius Johnson and Emma Ransom. In 1961, Sister Helen Wade gradu- ated from Washington High School, in Blakley, Georgia. After graduation, she relocated to Tampa, Florida, and met the love of her life, Deacon Milton Wade. They were united in holy matri- mony on September 24, 1977, until her death.
She worked at Singleton Shrimp Company as a supervisor until her retirement. She joined Highland Missionary Baptist Church in 1968. She was very ac- tive in her stewardship in min- istry. She was President of several boards, Usher Board, the Dea- coness Board, Bible Training Union, she reviewed many Sun- day school lessons, and sang in the choir when needed. She loved her family and friends. She was wise and sharp to the very end. Sister Helen Wade will be re- membered for her comic wit and sarcastic remarks. The family had to forewarn anybody she came
IN MEMORY
RUBIN HAWKINS
Rubin, my husband, it has been two years now and I miss you more and more every day.
You are also missed by all who love you. Love always, Barbara.
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