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Obituaries

Wright, Joseph

July 18, 2024

WRIGHT, Joseph Alan

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, 11 AM, New Mountain Top Baptist Church, 7822 Conners Rd., Winston, GA 30187. Instate 10 AM. Bishop A. Reginald Litman, Pastor. Interment Westview Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his children; sister; a host of other loving relatives and friends. Viewing today 1- 8 PM at Murray Brothers, (404)-349-3000, www.murraybrothersfh.com.




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Murray Brothers Funeral Home - SW Atlanta

1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW

Atlanta, GA

30331

https://www.murraybrothersfh.com/

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