Deacon Alphonso Hansome Newkirk, Sr., age 83, of Pierce, FL, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in Mulberry, FL. He was a member of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, in Pierce.

He is survived by three Daughters: Cayla Newkirk, Alhambra, CA, Sylvia Newkirk-Ma, Los Angeles, CA, Ami Newkirk, Lakeland, FL; one Son: Alphonso Newkirk, Jr.; one Sister: Gwendolyn Summerlin, Pierce, FL; God Children: Vista Suarez-Fletcher (Anthony), Chicago, IL, Telly Suarez, Lakeland, FL; eight Grand Children; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral service will be at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Pierce, FL at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 24, 2021. All persons attending the services must wear a face mask.

Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, FL.