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Alfred Dawkins Obituary

DAWKINS - Alfred G. June 30, 2008, husband of the late Lelia A. (nee Boyd); dearest father of Joyce J. (late Eugene) Livingston, George S. (Willie Mae), Larry D. (Brenda), Jacqueline K. (Steve) Burruss of Austin, TX and the late Teretha and Arthur Lee Dawkins; also survived by three brothers, two sisters, seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, 10 AM, at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 701 East Delavan Ave., where Funeral Services will follow at 11 AM. Rev. William Gillison officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 3, 2008.

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Tzurah Hill

July 7, 2008

Jeanette, Sabrina, Marlo and family,

My condolences and prayers to all of you during this time. I love you and pray the Lord's peace in each of your lives. May He continue to bless you as He did for me. Thank you for always being my second family and know that you are in my thoughts. God loves you deeply and so do I.

Linda keys

July 6, 2008

george willa joyce,we r sorry 4 your loss.I have my memories of him,He as well as all of u will always b n my heart.We can't b there 2 give u that hug & kiss,but know that prayer helps That we can give from here.Linda Luigia & Paul

Cathy Garrett

July 5, 2008

Dearest Jan, Jacquie, George, Larry, Beanie and the rest of the Dawkins family: you are all in my thoughts & prayers today and always. Pop-Pop was a special soul and now he & Lelia are together again. I'll always remember his smile and kindness and think of ya'll often.... in peace - Cathy

Cathy Garrett

July 5, 2008

Jacquie, Jan, Larry, George, Beanie and the rest of the Dawkins family: you are all in my heart and prayers on this day. I know that Pop-Pop & Lela are now together again and at peace. Love you all and think of you often....

Rhonda (Rhoni) Sharp

July 5, 2008

My Dearest Family,

You have my deepest condolences.
Pop-Pop was a kind and loving soul who never met a stranger he didn't know!
We all loved him and will miss him terribly.
Pop-Pop and Grandma are together for eternity as our beautifully winged Guardian Angels!
May God forever bless and keep you all.

Mike & Dianne Spencer

July 4, 2008

Dear Joyce, George, Larry & Jackie and other Family members:
You have our deepest sympathy in the passing of Uncle AG. Please allow the wonderful memories of him to bring you much joy, comfort, peace, love and many laughs. May God bless each of you in a special way.
Love, Cousins Mike & Dianne Spencer

Harvey Smith

July 3, 2008

Sorry for your lost Aunt Jeanette, to Beanie and Marlo, and Sade, and all of the family. Mr. Dawkins was so nice and kind to all he will surely rest in Heaven now. Love Barney, Bill, Tremaine, & Harvey Jr.

Cheryl Hill

July 3, 2008

Dear Joyce and Family, you have my deepest sympathy.

Ruth Bryant-Lynch

July 3, 2008

Dearest Joyce and Family,
Our love and heartfelt sympathy in the homegoing of your beloved Dad. May the love of God substain you now and always.

Love Earl and Ruth

Melissa Molnar

July 3, 2008

Mom, Bean and family,
We love you very much, and love Pop Pop too...I'm sure he's joyous to be with Tweet again :) I'll always cherish my memories of them.

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