Obituaries
Obituaries

Anderson, Doke

Feb 9, 2024

DOKE, Jr., Anderson

Age 71, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on January 27, 2024. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 1 PM at Fort St., United Methodist, Atlanta, GA. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Riverdale, GA.

View the obituary on Legacy.com

Funeral Home Information

Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - Riverdale Chapel

6580 Church St.

Riverdale, GA

30274

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

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