On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, his funeral is held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. We've joined the BHM Digital family of websites and have updated our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com, 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - An honor guard, followed by members of Georgia’s Black Caucus, carries the casket from the Capitol. John Lewis' casket was brought from the Georgia State Capitol to Ebenezer Baptist Church early Thursday morning. Throughout his remarkable life, John has been a blessing to countless people. Please read our Comment Policy before commenting. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, his funeral is held at Ebeneezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com, The casket of Rep. John Lewis arrives at South-View Cemetery after his funeral, Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Atlanta. Mourners stand outside Ebenezer Baptist Church during the funeral for Rep. John Lewis at , Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Atlanta. Bossip Comment Policy His enormous contributions will continue to be an inspiration for generations to come. Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com, 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - Rep. John Lewis’ casket is wrapped in a flag as it is transported from the Capitol. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBJqunVHjxp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link. John Lewis will be laid to rest later Thursday with military honors. He will be interred at South-View Cemetery. 7327 - the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Washington. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. Lewis, who carried the struggle against racial discrimination from Southern battlegrounds of the 1960s to the halls of Congress, died Friday, July 17, 2020. A motorcade led John Lewis' casket to Ebenezer Baptist Church early Thursday. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Dr. Bernice King offers a prayer at the start of the service. We use cookies and other technologies to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps and newsletters and across the Internet based on your interests. Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com, 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addresses the service. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool), Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, with her husband, Derek, clap during the funeral service for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. Lewis, who carried the struggle against racial discrimination from Southern battlegrounds of the 1960s to the halls of Congress, died Friday, July 17, 2020. Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool. The Georgia Democrat served to represent the state's 5th District for more than three decades.

Arthur Blank, left, speaks with former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell prior to the funeral service for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool), Mourners stand outside Ebenezer Baptist Church during the funeral for Rep. John Lewis at , Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Atlanta. By clicking “I agree” below, you consent to the use by us and our third-party partners of cookies and data gathered from your use of our platforms.

Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com, 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - Flowers and a card from Stacy Abrams and Fair Fight. Carter took a moment to share words of condolences in the form of a letter. We are proud to be among those whose lives he has touched. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool), Mourners arrive for the funeral service for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. The services will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church starting at 11 a.m. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms enters Ebenezer Baptist Church during the funeral for Rep. John Lewis at , Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson), Xernona Clayton, the god mother of Rep. John Lewis' son John-Miles Lewis, addresses the funeral service for the late congressman at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. Yoko Ono Sues Ex-John Lennon Aide Again for Allegedly Continuing to... Amazon Says More Than 19,000 Employees Contracted Coronavirus, Doc Rivers Lands Sixers Head Coaching Job After Clippers Exit. ATLANTA — Presidents, dignitaries, friends, family and leaders all gathered Thursday to say farewell to Congressman John Lewis in one final celebration of life for the civil rights hero and longtime public servant. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool), Former President Barack Obama, addresses the service during the funeral for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. Lewis goes on to discuss how Emmett Till was his George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks, Sandra Bland, and Breonna Taylor. On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, his funeral is held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, his funeral is held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson). On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, his funeral is held at Ebeneezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. (AP Photo/John Bazemore), Michelle Obama applauds Mayor Bottoms order allowing leave for city employees to vote, be poll workers, Baby with COVID becomes youngest patient to receive experimental convalescent plasma transfusion, Fall to feature the return of one of the most-popular constellations, Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce to match up to $15K in donations to Georgia Innocence Project, Braves hit home runs, take selfies, advance to NLDS, Georgia teacher raps special song for Jimmy Carter for his 96th birthday, George W. Bush: 'We live in a better and nobler country today because of John Lewis', As he was dying, John Lewis wrote this final message to America, Rep. John Lewis honored at Georgia Capitol. On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, his funeral is held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. passing of Congressman and Civil Rights Leader John Lewis, B-Ball SZN Fresh: Bel-Air Athletics Launches New “Summer Hoops” Collection, Jade Novah’s Most Hilariously Poppin’ Pop Culture Parodies, Cruisin’ For A Bruisin’: Ari Fletcher Sends Obscene Threat To “Beat The Baby Out” Of Pregnant Rah Ali, Rah Responds Like THIS, President Trump Aide Hope Hicks Reportedly Tests Positive for COVID, Trooper Reportedly On Tape Talking About Beating, Choking Black Man. Georgia Congressman and legendary Civil Rights Leader John Lewis penned one final op-ed prior to his passing on July 17. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool), Stacey Abrams, center left, waits for the program to start at the funeral service for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. The New York Times, which printed the essay, said it was written shortly before the death of the Georgia Democrat on July 17 at age 80 and that he wanted it to be published on the day of his funeral.

Raphael Warnock, is below: "To the friends and family of the Congressman John Lewis: Rosalynn joins me in sending our condolences to all gathered today to mourn the loss of one of our nation's great leaders. See our Privacy Policy and Third Party Partners to learn more about the use of data and your rights. Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com, 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - Rev. Millions of people motivated simply by human compassion laid down the burdens of division. Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com, 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - Rep. John Lewis’ casket is placed in the sanctuary of the the church. Lewis, who carried the struggle against racial discrimination from Southern battlegrounds of the 1960s to the halls of Congress, died Friday, July 17, 2020. See our, Read a limited number of articles each month, You consent to the use of cookies and tracking by us and third parties to provide you with personalized ads, Unlimited access to washingtonpost.com on any device, Unlimited access to all Washington Post apps, No on-site advertising or third-party ad tracking. “You filled me with hope about the next chapter of the great American story when you used your power to make a difference in our society. On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, his funeral is held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. Alyssa Pointer / alyssa.pointer@ajc.com, 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - A woman becomes emotional during the service. On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, after traveling via motorcade from the Georgia state Capitol where he was lying in state overnight, his funeral is to be held at Ebeneezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. Former President Barack Obama, addresses the service during the funeral for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. A military honor guard moved the casket of Rep. John Lewis into Ebenezer Baptist Church for his funeral, Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool), Jenifer Holiday sings "Only What You Do For Christ Will Last" during the funeral service for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik), 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - Former Atlanta mayor Bill Campbell addresses the service.