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BORN
1933
DIED
2020
Alan Cephas Obituary
New Castle - Transitioned on November 2, 2020.
Viewing will take place on Monday, November 9, 2020 from 9am - 11am at Bethel AME Church, 604 N. Walnut St., Wilmington, DE 19801.
Celebration of Life will immediately follow the viewing.
Interment will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 10am at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Alan Cephas
4 Entries
Jay Stewart
November 10, 2020
Alan, I loved you brother. Always with a smile, and something good to say about someone. I thank you for being my fathers best friend later in his life. I'll always remember bowling with you on Fridays at noon. Great times were had. You will be greatly missed by so many. RIP my friend
Acay C Lampkins
November 9, 2020
Alan and met each other in 1968 his father was my neighbor we bonded a short while after meeting each other and became best friends Alan was the only friend that I had in this world Alan have helped a lot of people's in our younger we would get together every weekend and go out all around the city that being said I will bring this to an End.
My sincerest prayers and condolences to the Cephas family
Dr. Angela Grayson
November 8, 2020
My sincerest prayers and condolences to the Cephas family. Brother Cephas will eternally hold a special place in my heart as I reflect on our many sweet and playful interactions. May you be comforted by your myriad of memories. Peace be with you
Virginia Caricofe
November 7, 2020
I was so sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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