Obituaries
Obituaries

Allison, Johnny

Aug 30, 2024

ALLISON, Sr., Johnny

Age 91, of Atlanta, GA, passed August 22, 2024. Funeral Service Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11 AM, in our chapel. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel.

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Funeral Home Information

Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - West End Chapel

1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd

Atlanta, GA

30310

https://williewatkins.com/?utm_campaign=legacytraffic&utm_source=legacy&utm_medium=referral

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