Obituaries
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Thomas, Freddy

Feb 23, 2024

THOMAS, Dr. Freddy

Age 80, of Conyers, GA, passed February 10, 2024. Funeral Service Friday, February 23, 2024 at 4 PM 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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