Funeral services for an elected congressman from Louisiana who passed away from complications related to COVID-19 will take place on Saturday. Republican Luke Letlow died Tuesday at age 41. His swearing in was scheduled for Sunday.
His funeral will be at North Monroe Baptist Church, The News-Star reported.
The family said restrictions due to the coronavirus will be respected and the use of masks will be required. The church will broadcast the scheduled service live at 2 p.m. through its social networks.
Letlow is survived by his wife, Julia Letlow, and their children, Jeremiah, 3, and Jacqueline, 1.
Governor John Bel Edwards has said he will order the flags to be placed at half mast on Saturday.
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