Benjamin Shelvin, Jr., age 28

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Lost to gun violence on April 11, 2013 in Sanford, North Carolina.

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  • Nickname:
    6 Bump
    4 The King
    4 tuffest person
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  • Number of children:
    2 6
    6 6 Children: Dynasty, Devonte', King, Kenyon, Harmony
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  • Personality:
    6 kind hearted, friendly, great father
    5 very respectful
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  • Occupation:
    3 factory worker
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  • Workplace:
    2 pilgrims pride
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  • Schools attended:
    2 Lee County and Harnett county
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  • Comments:
    6 This was my son, and I miss him so much
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