Byrd, Dexter

BYRD, Sr., Dexter

Age 67, of Atlanta, GA, passed August 30, 2024. Funeral Service Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 1 PM, West Hunter Street Bpt. Church. 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

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