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Lofton, Robert

Aug 2, 2024

LOFTON, Robert

Age 71, of Atlanta, GA, passed July 23, 2024. Funeral Service Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1 PM in our chapel. 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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