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Thomas Batchelor Obituary

BATCHELOR, THOMAS LANELL "POOH"

On Saturday, November 3, 2001; beloved son of Joyce Evans and William Batchelor, Sr.; father of Tajauna Batchelor; fiance of Shalawna Boone. He is also survived by two sisters Laketa Bailey and Chiffon Batchelor; one brother William Batchelor Jr.; maternal grandparents George and Olivia Stroman and paternal grandmother Ida Batchelor; a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, November 9, from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Ward Memorial AME Church, 241 42nd St, NE. Rev. Norman Handy officiating. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Arrangements by ROBERT G. MASON FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 8, 2001.

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