Jenkins, Alex

JENKINS, Jr., Alex

Age 82, of Atlanta, GA, passed May 27, 2024. Funeral Service, Monday, June 10, 2024, at 11 AM, in our chapel. 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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