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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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Atlanta, GA

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