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Philan, Frederick D.

Aug 19, 2024

PHILAN, Frederick D.

Age 68, of McDonough, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. Funeral service will be Tuesday, August 20, 1:00 PM, at New Birth Fellowship of Praise, Griffin. HOPE Funeral Home, Fayetteville.

View the obituary on Legacy.com

Funeral Home Information

HOPE Funeral Home

165 Carnegie Place

Fayetteville, GA

30214

https://www.hopefunerals.com

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