Yaw Kankam

Yaw Kankam Obituary

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Age - 65

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October 7, 2023

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Lawrenceville, GA

Yaw N Kankam age 65 of Snellville GA; passed away on September 15, 2023 A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 11:00 a m in the Chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service in Lawrenceville GA The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:00 a m until the time of service Interment will follow at Broad Lawn Memorial Gardens in Buford GA

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