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Wilton Zanders Obituary

ZANDERS, WILTON ALPHONSO

On April 25, 2003, the beloved husband of Barbara Zanders; loving father of one son, Wilton (Wilt ) Jr. (Karen), Wanda (Thomas), Wendy, Wayna, Wylonda; one stepson, James and one stepdaughter, Wanda (Timothy) and six grandchildren. Also survived by mother-in-law, Queen Foulks; sister-in-law, Sara Foulks; two brothers, Henry (Johnnie Mae) and Jerry (Pam) and numerous nieces, nephews, countless friends who have crossed his many faceted life. Friends may call at LEE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Branch Ave. and Coventry Way, Clinton, MD on April 30 from 1 p.m. until time of service at 3 p.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery on May 19, 2003 at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Sisters in Touch, Inc., PO Box 4337, Largo, MD 20775 and The American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 30, 2003.

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