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Williams, Fletcher "Rico Chico" Jr.

  • Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Fletcher Williams
Fletcher Williams

Fletcher “Rico Chico" Williams, Jr., has gone on home to Glory.

Public viewing will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15,  followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m.  in the chapel of John P. Franklin Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Highland Cemetery.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. 

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