Vera Jean Foster
Feb 17, 2022
Vera was born March 22, 1965, in Ashburn, Georgia to Marvin Foster and Beulah Cushion. She loved watching football and basketball. Her favorite football team was Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and her favorite basketball player was Kevin Durant. Vera was preceded in death by her mother, Beulah Cushion and father, Marvin Foster. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Courtney...
Rudolph Brooks
Feb 14, 2022
"Brooks", as he was known to many, was born on April 15, 1945, to the late Dora Lee Green and Hinton Brooks. He graduated from Blake and Middleton High School in Hillsborough County where he was known as "Yogi". He was then drafted into the United States Army, and received many awards, ribbons, and service bars during his 23...
Emanuel Jones, Sr.
Feb 13, 2022
The funeral services will be live streamed from www.fbcopv.org. We are honored to share the life of Emanuel Jones, Sr. He was born on November 16, 1936, in Sanford, FL, and was loved by his parents, Anthony Dubose and Dorothy Reeves Jones Dubose, until they were parted by death. At an early age, his family relocated to Tampa and...
Roosevelt Lester
Feb 11, 2022
Visitation
Aikens Funeral Home
Friday, February 18, 2022 2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tampa, Florida 33610 Directions Funeral ServiceAikens Funeral Home
Saturday, February 19, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tampa, Florida 33610 Directions
Joe Ballard
Feb 9, 2022
The service was streamed live in the chapel of Aikens Funeral Home. Click here or copy and paste https://vimeo.com/677927175 to view a recording of the service. Joe was born November 26, 1931, in Ramer, Alabama and was one of 17 children. He served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1965 1967 and in the Reserve until 1971. He...
Cecelia P. Fields
Feb 8, 2022
Cecelia enjoyed singing, cooking, spending time with her family and inspiring others to pursue their dreams. She shared knowledge about the bible and helped guide friends and loved ones on their righteous path. She will be missed dearly. Cecelia was preceded in death by her husband, Booker T. Fields, Jr., mother, Eva Bernice Jones; aunts, Marie "Aunt Tut" Stewart,...
Karijamah Mosley, Sr.
Feb 6, 2022
Karijamah T. Mosley, Sr., "Moe," was born January 9th, 1976 in Tampa, Florida to Sheila Mosley Parker. His new beginning was on February 6th, 2022 when the Lord called him home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. He was a quiet and compassionate soul. Well known and loved by family and friends. He leaves to...
Frank Peterson
Feb 6, 2022
Frank Peterson was born October 6, 1939, in Parrott, Georgia to the late Joseph Peters, Sr. and Annie Mae Battle Peters. At an early age he confessed his belief of our Lord and Savior. He was a member of New Friendship M.B. Church for many years. He enjoyed listening to music and going fishing. He was also and avid...
Ora Lee Mcgivery
Feb 6, 2022
Ora LOVED her family. She took in ANY family member or friend needing a place to lay their head. She enjoyed all things concerning her church family. She was a Deaconess, enjoyed singing in the choir until she was no longer able to climb the stairs in the choir stand! Ora also loved being a Foster Grandparent for the...
Morvilix Monpi Thompson
Feb 6, 2022
He loved listening to music, helping his family and friends and socializing. Morvilix was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Leon Aristide and Alfred Thompson; grandmother, Macinette Victor. He leaves to cherish his memory, daughter, Morvilia Thompson; grandchildren, Sarafina, Emmanuel and Morvens; father, Alphilipe Thompson; mother, Ermansia Aristide; brothers Luckner Thompson and Elex Thompson; sisters, Marie Venus Thompson, Mirelle...
Rechard Antonio Cooley-White
Feb 6, 2022
Rechard, nicknamed "Bubba", was born on October 15, 1980, in Tampa, to Sandra and Robert White. He loved shopping, traveling, fishing, as well as making sure his loved ones were okay. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lillie Mae Washington and Tommie Mae White; uncle, Otis White; and cousin, Emmanuel White. He leaves precious memories with children,...
Mrs. Deloris Thompson
Feb 3, 2022
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Deloris Thompson, who passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, will be held on Saturday, February 26th, 10:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Tampa, FL. Rev. Michael Neely officiating. Deloris Devone Thompson, affectionately known as "Lois", was born on April 13, 1953, to the late Frank...
Demario Andre Mosley
Feb 3, 2022
Ordained at the age of 12, he served as a deacon under the leadership of the late Moses Anglin. In 2011, he joined the body of New Beginning Tabernacle MBC where he served as deacon & youth minister. Demario was gifted with an angelic voice and sang praises to the Lord wherever he went. He was not ashamed to...
Thomas Lavaughn Bowden
Feb 1, 2022
Thomas was born November 2, 1968, in Tampa, Florida to the late Tom and Lizzie Bowden. He attended the local schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Leto High School. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Timothy Bowden. He leaves to cherish his memory sister/mother, Cynthia Bowden Jolly; sister/niece, Selena Lemons; daughters, Thomasina Bowden, Acacia...
Ronald Jerome Richardson
Feb 1, 2022
Ronald was born on February 20, 1964, in Tampa, Florida to Leroy Sr. and Dolly Richardson. He attended King High School and was employed with the City of Tampa for over 25 years in the Plant Division. His favorite activities and hobbies included playing pool, watching football, and following the local weather. In his spare time, he loved playing...
Archie Lee Dawkins
Feb 1, 2022
Mr. Archie Dawkins was born in Eufaula, AL, and relocated to Tampa, FL at the age of four. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Robinson High School in 1979. Upon graduating, he served in the United States Air Force for 5 years, receiving an Honorable Discharge. Archie accepted Christ at an early...
Treceda A. Cobbs-Christy
Jan 30, 2022
This Service was streamed live in the Chapel of Hope, Aikens Funeral Home. Please click here or copy and paste https://vimeo.com/673643826 to see a recording of the service. A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Treceda A. Cobbs-Christy of Tampa, who passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, will be held on Friday, February 4th, 2:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home,...
Rogier Eugene Pearson
Jan 29, 2022
Rogier, was born August 8, 1942, in Macon, Georgia to Floyd Pearson and Katie Mae Gordon. He loved golfing and was known as a Hole in One Golfer. Rogier was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Pearson; mother, Katie Mae Gordon; sister, Joyce Marie Pearson and brother, Willie Frank Pearson. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving...
Mosella King
Jan 28, 2022
Mosella (Glaspie) King, 74, peacefully passed away Friday, January28, 2022 at 1:57 a.m. at Seasons Hospice in Tampa, Florida. Mosella was born on August 27, 1947 in Marianna, Arkansas to William Hamp Glaspie, Sr and Rosie Mae (Hall) Glaspie by midwife in their home. She attended Anna Strong High School in Marianna, Arkansas and graduated in 1967. After graduating...
Deacon Ozel Chisholm
Jan 28, 2022
Deacon Ozel Chisholm was born in Blitchton, Florida on April 7, 1930, to the late Albert, Sr. and Vernell Chisholm. Deacon Chisholm attended Howard Academy in Ocala, FL in 1950 and finished night school at Middleton Adult School in Tampa, FL, graduating in 1966. He worked as a janitor for Pelican Restaurant and was later employed as a truck...