Louisiana to hold a funeral for the elected congressman who died of COVID-19

Louisiana – A funeral service will be held on Saturday for an elected Louisiana congressman who has died of complications related to COVID-19. Republican Luke Letlow died on Tuesday at the age of 41.

His congressman’s swearing-in was scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday.

His funeral will be at North Monroe Baptist Church, The News-Star reported.

The family said the coronavirus restrictions 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.

Gov. John Bel Edwards said he will order the flags set at half mast on Saturday.