Obituaries
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Butler, Robert

Sept 6, 2024

BUTLER, Sr., Robert

Age 59, of Decatur, GA, passed August 27, 2024. Funeral Service Friday, September 6, 2024 at 2 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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