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Melvin Drakeford Obituary

Melvin Suggs Drakeford CHARLOTTE - Mr. Melvin Suggs Drakeford, passed away on November 4, 2013. His funeral service will be at 2:30pm on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Zechariah Alexander, Sr. Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 2:00-2:30pm. Interment will be in York Memorial Park Cemetery. Alexander is serving the family (http://www.alexanderfunerals.com/)

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Nov. 10, 2013.

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November 11, 2013

Ms. Queen, We've always been family! When one Pass through the gates of heaven, we all grieve. So don't think that you're ever alone. Psalms 121-I lift up my mines eyes until the hills where does my help come from. My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. The Lord will keep you and your family from all harm. and will wathch over you. And remember there is a time for everything. And a season for every activity under heaven. May God Comfort you Ms. Queen! We love you. The Gilliard and Crawford Family.Virginia-Doris-Billy-Gloria Jean-Deborah-Jeanette-Charles-Allen.

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November 10, 2013

Ms. Queen.
I know the hearfelt grief you and the family are experiencing as this time and my heart grive with you.
PEP will be miss by many.
He was a friend to many people.
The friendship we shared, last thur high school and our adult life.
We loved him but " GOD " saw fit to call him home where He is resting in everlasting peace.

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November 10, 2013

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