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Retired Captain Melvin Allen (Savannah Fire)
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Adams announces the passing of Retired Captain Melvin Allen (Savannah Fire), 77, who transitioned on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his Residence.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Second African Baptist Church located 123 Houston St. Rev. Chauncey Blige, Pastor. **The Church will be Live-Streaming the service on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/2ABCon123**
Visitation with the family will be held 5 PM - 7 PM, Monday, December 4, 2023 in The Adams Chapel.
Burial with Military Honors will be held at Hillcrest Abbey East Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations and contributions to Alzheimer's Association using the provided: https://www.alz.org/?form=alz_donate
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