Charles Thomas
Jan 5, 2022
Charles was born June 22, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Charles Thomas, Sr., and Florence Thomas. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of the National Epicureans. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958, where he met and married Erma Booker. They were together for 55...
Jaquan Darnell Washington
Jan 3, 2022
JaQuan, nicknamed "Daddy J" was born April 22, 2002, in Tampa, Florida to Shawnte Washington and Daniel Durden. He truly loved the sport of football. JaQuan was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Jeanette Moore; great-grandfather Albert Moore; uncles, Morris Washington and Donta Moore. He leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Shawnte Washington; father, Daniel Durden; stepfather, Reginald Brown;...
James Frank Lanier Sr.
Jan 3, 2022
James, nicknamed "Buddy" was born January 11, 1950 in Mt. Vernon, Georgia to Maggie Williams Lanier and John Wesley Lanier. He loved fishing, football, watching old western tv shows, and wrestling. James was preceded in death by parents, John Wesley Lanier, and Maggie Williams Lanier; wife, Hattie R. Lanier; brothers, Willie T. Lanier, John W. Lanier Jr., and George...
Michael Anthony Gallon
Dec 31, 2021
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Michael Anthony Gallon of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, will be held on Saturday, January 22nd, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Dr. James L. Gallon, officiating. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery. Michael was born September...
Laverne Boston
Dec 29, 2021
Laverne Boston was born in South Carolina on April 25, 1936. He was the second of five children born to Sylvester and Sarah Boston. Vern, as hes affectionately known, grew up in Philadelphia and enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, and football. When teaching his own children how to play basketball, he would often say that no matter how old he...
Margaret Autry
Dec 29, 2021
Born February 19, 1940, in Allendale, South Carolina to Orrie and Louise Marshall-Priester. Margaret spent her early childhood in South Carolina and later moved to Tampa, Florida where she lived, worked, and raised her family. After more than 40 years of employment with Aramark (Dixie Linen), she retired. In retirement, Margaret divided her time between serving her church, Calvary...
Trevor Anthony Dawson
Dec 28, 2021
This service has been live streamed please click here or https://vimeo.com/666148366 to view the service. Trevor, nicknamed "Fat", was born April 7, 1987, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Gelinda Joyce Dawson and Melvin Earl Dawson. He enjoyed working in the computer and information technology field as well as being a music producer. Trevor was preceded in death by his...
Jose Perez
Dec 28, 2021
Jose Perez, Jr. was born September 17, 1976 in Vineland, New Jersey to Jose Perez, Sr. and Luz Neida Rodriguez. Jose was a kind and loving person. He enjoyed listening to music, dancing and was the life of the party. He was very cheerful and kind to all who knew him. He was the one person who always encouraged...
Rudine Elizabeth Williams
Dec 27, 2021
Rudine, nicknamed "Dine" was born November 11, 1959, in Tampa, Florida to Clarence and Elizabeth Williams. She loved singing, knitting, and spending time with her children and loved ones. She was a member of the Tampa Bay Mass Choir, and Florida Mass Choir. Rudine was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leonard Williams; niece, Jeanette Brown. She leaves...
Louis Desseau
Dec 24, 2021
Louis was born on August 31, 1950, to Emmy Hill and Felder J. Dessesseau in Tampa, Florida. He loved, watching football and western movies, listening to music, and shopping. He also loved talking on the phone with family and friends, as well as going to events. He was a member of Cyrus Green Senior Citizens Group, Oaks @Riverview Group,...
Bobby Donald Melton
Dec 19, 2021
See link below for a recording of the service. Bobby Melton was born to the late Horace and Theola Melton of Monroe, Louisiana. He was one of three children. As he grew up, he was able to attend the school of St. Peter Chanel Interparochial. His childhood years were filled with many happy and joyous occasions. As he finished...
Marcia Pamela Ash-Small
Dec 18, 2021
SMALL, MARCIA PAMELA, born in Guyana, August 9, 1954, died December 18, 2021. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Vanessa Profitt and Feona Henry; grandsons, Chad Profitt and Alexavier Henry; sons-in-law, Chion Profitt and Maikel Henry; siblings, Horatio, Tyrone and Penelope Ash, Seimone Scantlebury and Randolph Lambert Jr; nephews, Andre, Adrien Alex and Tito Ash and Dwayne Scantlebury;...
Marion B. Lindsey
Dec 17, 2021
Marion was born on August 2, 1937 in High Springs, Florida to Fred and Elizabeth Sullivan. Marion worked as a cosmetologist until her retirement. She was a member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an usher, greeter, Sunday school and vacation bible school teacher. On Sunday mornings, it was her joy when she was...
Devorne Sylvester Smithen
Dec 12, 2021
Devorne was born on February 24, 1975, to Derick Smithen and Valerie Nisbett in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis. He came to America when he was five years old. He attended Mitchell and Robles Elementary Schools, and graduated from Gaither High School. He worked several jobs throughout the years, including Coleman Allied Moving Company for ten years until his...
Gabriel Lamont Stevenson
Dec 11, 2021
Gabriel was born on March 10, 1974, in Gainesville, Florida to Aundree Stevenson and Delonia Carter. He loved spending time with his family as well as spending time with the Lord. His hobbies included fishing and watching football. He was preceded in death by his father Aundree Stevenson. He is survived by parents, Delonia and Michael Hicks; fianc, Latasa...
Felicity Jean Smith
Dec 9, 2021
A Homegoing Service for Mrs. Felicity Jean Smith of Riverview, Florida who passed away on December 9, 2021, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 17th, at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33610, Rev. Christopher White officiating. Felicity was born September 3, 1967, in Americus, Georgia to Henry and Mary Jean...
Ian Jahmal Akins
Dec 9, 2021
Ian, nicknamed "Big", "Skittles", and "Sam", was born August 3, 1985 in Clearwater, Florida to Leona Hall and Gary (Charlie) Akins. He loved spending time with his son King and he also loved to cook seafood and soul food. Ian had a smile that lit up the room. He may have looked intimidating, but he was a cuddly bear...
Mazelle Milton
Dec 5, 2021
This service is being streamed live by the family. Please click here or copy and paste https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7794325742?pwd=RzFOOTFjc0ovWWUvSVBVU1V2cHFLUT09 to access the live stream. The Password is 7794325742 A Homegoing service for Mrs. Mazelle Milton of Wesley Chapel who passed away on will be held on Tuesday, December 14th, 1:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther...
Lorenzo Newson
Dec 5, 2021
A Homegoing Celebration for Sergeant Lorenzo Newson, who passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, will be held on Saturday, December 18th, 11:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Dr. James Gallon, Pastor of Christian Praise & Worship, officiating with eulogist, Rev. Michael Neely, pastor of New Millennium Community Church. The...