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Dacres, Maurice

Aug 3, 2024

DACRES, Maurice

Age 54, of Fayetteville, GA, passed away on July 19, 2024. Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:30 PM, at Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home of Riverdale, GA.

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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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