Obituaries
Obituaries

Tolbert, Anthony

Sept 6, 2024

TOLBERT, Anthony

Age 70, of Riverdale, GA, passed August 25, 2024. Funeral Service Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11 AM; Mt. Nebo Bpt. 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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