Astin, Charles

ASTIN, Charles

Age 75, of Atlanta, GA, passed May 31, 2024. Funeral Service Friday, June 7, 2024 at 12 PM; Mt. Calvary Miss. Bpt Church. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, Atlanta.

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Funeral Home Information

Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - West End Chapel

1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd

Atlanta, GA

30310

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