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Leonard Calvin
Davis
December 1, 1943 – September 23, 2017
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Leonard Davis of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 will be held Saturday, October 7th at 2 p.m. at Rebirth M.B. Church, 1924 E. Comanche Ave, Tampa, Florida, 33610, Rev. Zachery Hudson, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, 4406 E. Chelsea Street Tampa, Florida, 33610. Leonard Davis was born in Tampa, Florida on December 1, 1943 to the late James Lamar Davis and Patricia Denmark. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing his harmonica, and riding his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Samuel and Patrick; and sister, Sonia Becklum White. He leaves his precious memories to cherish with his devoted companion and caregiver, Ellen Green (Lisa); son, Vernon L. Davis; step-children, Ashley Hills, William Green and Iva Phillips; grandchild, Vernon L. Davis Jr.; brother, Avery 'Man' Becklum; sisters, Rev. Gloria Asbury Giles (Leonard), Cynthia Becklum Mann, Gwendolyn Becklum Taylor, and Mildred Dian Becklum; nephews, Troy Davis, Antwon White, Warren Mann Sr. (Annika), Bobby Hicks, David White, Fredrick White, Fred Davis, Gary Jackson, Anthony Jackson, and Mario Davis; nieces, Falauna Davis, Jennifer Russel, Yvonne Waters, Lauren Mann, Joselyn Kirby, Latroya Davis, Fretricia Davis, Latonia Slaton, Melanie Williams, Amari Davis, Equilla Melton, and Shakila Jackon; cousins, Rev. Charles Davis (Deloris), Rev. Mitchell Davis, and Evelyn Davis; best friend, Lenard Hale; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends. The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, October 6th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
Visitation
The Chapel of Hope Aikens Funeral Home Chapel
Friday, October 6, 2017
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
2708 E Dr. MLK Jr.
Tampa, Florida 33610
Funeral Service
Rebirth M.B. Church
Saturday, October 7, 2017
02:00 PM
1924 E Comanche
Tampa, Florida 33610
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