IN LOVING MEMORY Of FRANKLIN P. DE LAINE
On Wednesday, November 11th, Franklin Pierce De Laine, Sr. peacefully transitioned in his home surrounded by his family.
Arrangements are as follows:
DATE: Saturday, November 21, 2020
WHERE: Third Street Church of God
1204 Third Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
VISITATION: 10:00am to 11:00am
SERVICE: 11:00am
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