Obituaries
Obituaries

Jackson, Marlon

Sept 6, 2024

JACKSON, Dr. Marlon B.

Dr. Marlon B. Jackson, age 66, of Atlanta, GA, passed August 28, 2024. Public Viewing on Saturday September 7, 2024, 11AM - 1PM; Big Bethel AME Church. Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 1PM; Big Bethel AME Church. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel.

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Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - West End Chapel

1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd

Atlanta, GA

30310

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