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DESPER Rev. JOHN HENRY DESPER (Age 89) On Thursday, August 14, 2008, Rev. John H. Desper. Beloved husband of the late Florence L. Desper; loving father of Pearl, Tyrone, Yvonne, Johnny, Rohnny and Kenneth. He is also survived by three sisters, Nora, Pearl and Ada; one brother Cleveland; six grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, August 22 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Gospel Ark Temple Bible Way Church, 4551 Benning Rd SE. Interment Harmony Memorial Cemetery. www.marshallsfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 21, 2008.

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