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Shockley, Raymond

July 26, 2024

SHOCKLEY, Raymond

Age 68, of Atlanta, GA, passed July 20, 2024. Funeral Service Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11 AM in our chapel. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, Atlanta.

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Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - West End Chapel

1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd

Atlanta, GA

30310

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