In lieu of flowers, the family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) Association. Click here to donate.

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Frank Churchwell I of Gibsonton, Florida who passed away on November 18, 2021, will be held on Saturday, November 27th, 11:00 a.m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 N. Lowe Street, Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr.; Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, pastor of St. John Progressive M.B. Church, officiating. The interment will be held in Holder Cemetery, Holder, Florida.

Frank Churchwell, a loving husband, and father of three children passed away suddenly at the age of 50. He was the son of the late Samuel V. Churchwell and Rossie M. Atkins-Joyner. Frank was a graduate of Lecanto High School, Lecanto Florida, where he was the Sargent Major in the Jr. ROTC. He attended Bethune-Cookman University, where he met his wife of 29 years Nichole (Nikki) Churchwell. He was the proprietor of Churchwell Property Maintenance, Incorporated (CPM Services). He was a member of St. John Progressive MB Church, Tampa, FL. Frank was loved by many because of the kindness he showed to everyone. Frank enjoyed, fishing, cooking, and gardening. He leaves fond memories with his devoted wife, Nichole Churchwell; son, Frank Damone Churchwell II (Ambre); daughters, Nichola Churchwell and Symmora Churchwell; father, Douglas Joyner Sr. (Cynthia); brothers, Douglas Joyner, Jr. (Rosana), Terrence Joyner, Shohn Joyner, Jerimee Joyner (Rebecca), sister, Samantha Churchwell; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends who will miss him.

The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, November 26th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and one hour (10:00-11:00 a.m.) prior to the service at the church on Saturday. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church for the service on Saturday. We are following the CDC guidelines.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) Association. Click here to donate.