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Funeral costs for John's grandfather, Angel

Angel passed away on 9 August; we're raising $4,600 for a respectful funeral in Knoxville.

🇺🇸 Tennessee, United States3,691 views
John Willis
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Knoxville
Angel, my grandfather, passed away on 9 August after a long fight with kidney disease. He was 92 years old. He was the heart of our family and had no savings or life insurance. The funeral home has given us a quote of $4,600 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 22 August. I have already used what I had for the hospital bills. My family is scattered, and many of us are out of work. We want Angel to have a dignified farewell. Any help at all means a lot, and so do your prayers. Anything left over after the funeral will be donated to a local food bank. Where the $4,600 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,050 • Memorial gathering for the family: $420 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $2,130 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from John

  1. 55% there. I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. We're at 42% thanks to 43 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($634 in total) I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Luana Cláudia Bezerra

    Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Knoxville.

    • Amol Jain

      Wishing you the best, John. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Abbottabad.

      • Maria Polina Smirnov

        Thinking of you, John. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

        • Harini D. Das

          Thinking of you, John. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

          • Aurora E. Mendez

            So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

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