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Donald E. Cephus "Don"
MERRILLVILLE, IN - Donald E. Cephus "Don", age 65, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at home.
Survived by his wife, Valerie; two sons: Cameron Cephus and Shaunte (Brikia) Cephus; two grandchildren: Zyah and Roman Cephus; one aunt, Althea (Willie) Miller; mother-in-law, Margie (Curtis) Williams; two sisters-in-law: Katrina (Kenyon) Roberson and Lynn Ellis; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 12:00 noon at HINTON & WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 4859 Alexander Avenue, East Chicago, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service, Rev. Antonio Dagget, Sr., officiating. Private cremation will follow at the family's convenience.
Mr. Cephus was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 21 years; and the City of East Chicago Public Work Department after 15 years.
HINTON & WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME is honored to be of service to the Cephus family during their time of loss.
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Gwen Simmons
December 19, 2022
Condolences to the family. Had the pleasure of knowing Staff Sgt Donald E Cepheus from Camp Pendleton CA. Sorry to hear of his demise. May God continue to bless and keep his wife, children, grandchildren, and others. So long to great person!
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August 10, 2021
Semper Fi, dear sir. May you now be in the arms of the Savior, Jesus Christ, may He comfort and strengthen your wife and family, and may your life of service and honor inspire all who know you and love you.
scott
August 10, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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