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Elroy Dansby Obituary

DANSBY, Elroy Jason

Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Elroy Jason Dansby, age 79, of Atlanta, GA, will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 12:00 PM, at Lamb of God Missionary Baptist Church, 1030 Field Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA. Rev. Frederick R. Gray, Eulogist. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, 1173 Cascade Cir., Atlanta, GA. Viewing, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Willie Watkins Funeral Home, 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW, Atlanta, GA. Honoring his memory, he is survived by his adoring wife, Rosa; daughter, Kimberly (Gerome) Garth; three brothers, Charles, Sr. (Karen), Rickey Dansby, Dwight Dansby, Sr; and one sister, Valda Dansby; one brother-in-law, Hayes Battle; two aunts, Shirley Meadows and Delores Crowder; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends that will miss him dearly.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Mar. 5, 2024.

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Sandra Nolley Stripling

March 5, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

The Staff of Willie A. Watkins, Inc.

March 5, 2024

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Shelia Buster

March 3, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Maxey

March 2, 2024

I will never forget the years our classmates spent gathering at the Dansbys house. Over 60 years of joy and happiness. Rest in Peace Deacon Dansby.
Stay Strong Sister Rosa Dansby!
Friend and classmate
Robbie Upshaw Maxey

Myrtice Swint

March 1, 2024

My prayers goes out to the family. Rest in heaven. God bless.

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