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

Louisiana – Funeral services for a Louisiana-elected congressman who died of complications related to COVID-19 will be held Saturday. Republican Luke Letlow died Tuesday at the age of 41.

His oath as a congressman was scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday.

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

The family said the restrictions will be respected because of the coronavirus and the use of masks will be required. The church will broadcast the scheduled service live at 2 p.m. through its social media.

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 to be placed at half-mast on Saturday.