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Ward, Joseph

July 15, 2024

WARD, Joseph

In loving memory of Joseph Ward, who passed on July 1, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held on July 18, 2024, 11:00 AM, at Spirit and Truth Sanctuary, 2915 Midway Road. Decatur, Georgia, 30030, 404-423-5020.

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