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Aquilla PORTIS Obituary

PORTIS, Aquilla W.

93, affectionately known as "Buddy", passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 27, 1927, in Springfield, Ohio, where he was a lifelong resident. Services will be Friday, June 4, 2021, with the visitation at 11 a.m, with the family present until the time of

service at 12 noon in Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1171 S. Yellow Springs St., Springfield, Ohio. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. Arrangements by Robert C. Henry-Clark Funeral Home. www.robertchenryfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Jun. 3, 2021.

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Mt. Zion Baptist Church

1171 S Yellow Springs St, Springfield, OH

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12:00 p.m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

1171 S. Yellow Springs St., Springfield, OH

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