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Mathis, William

Updated April 19, 2024

MATHIS, William L. "Bill"

A Celebration of Life Service for Bill Mathis will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 2 PM in the Chapel of All Saints' Episcopal Church, located at 634 W. Peachtree St., NW, Atlanta, GA.

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