Obituaries
Obituaries

Thomas, Richard

April 12, 2024

THOMAS, Jr., Richard

Age 64, of Atlanta, GA, passed April 6, 2024. Funeral Service Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 11 AM, Berean SDA Church. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel.

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Funeral Home Information

Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - West End Chapel

1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd

Atlanta, GA

30310

https://williewatkins.com/?utm_campaign=legacytraffic&utm_source=legacy&utm_medium=referral

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