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Congressman-Elect Letlow to be buried today

Congressman-Elect Letlow to be buried today
Congressman-Elect Letlow to be buried today
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(AP) — Funeral services will be held later today for a Louisiana congressman-elect who died from COVID-19 complications.

Republican Luke Letlow died Tuesday.


He was 41, and his swearing-in had been scheduled Sunday.

The News-Star reports that his funeral will be at North Monroe Baptist Church. The family says all COVID-19 restrictions will be followed and masks will be required.

North Monroe Baptist will livestream the 2 p.m. service on its social media platforms.

Letlow is survived by his wife, Julia Letlow, and their children — 3-year-old Jeremiah and 1-year-old Jacqueline.

Governor John Bel Edwards has said he will order flags flown at half-staff on today.