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Former Mayor, U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner honored by hundreds at West Houston funeral
Hundreds of Houstonians filed into the Church Without Walls Saturday afternoon to honor the life and legacy of political giant Sylvester Turner – the city’s former mayor, a longtime representative in the Texas House and newly appointed member of the U.
Late Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner laid to rest in heartfelt ceremony
Saturday afternoon, politicians and loved ones alike flocked to The Church Without Walls to say one final goodbye to late former mayor and Houston area congressman Sylvester Turner. Attendees, many donned in blue—Turner's favorite color—rose to their feet as an honor guard led Turner's American flag-wrapped casket into the crowded congregation.
Watch the eulogy of former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner
Family, friends, and colleagues gathered to say their final goodbyes to Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Community, Houston officials pay respects to U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner
The City of Houston gathered on Saturday to pay respects to the late former mayor and U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner, who died on March 5. National and local leaders, along with the 62nd mayor's friends and family,
Sylvester Turner funeral held in Houston on Saturday
A celebration of life service will be held for former Congressman and Houston mayor Sylvester Turner on Saturday.
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