The Life And Legacy Of John Lewis Remembered Ahead Of Funeral At Ebenezer

Mourners stand in line awaiting to pass by the casket of Rep. John Lewis as Lewis lies in repose at the state capital Wednesday in Atlanta.

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Friends of Georgia Congressman John Lewis remembered the late congressman’s life and legacy on Thursday ahead of his funeral.

Lewis represented Georgia’s 5th Congressional District for more than three decades from 1987 until his death earlier this month from pancreatic cancer.

Lewis’ family and close friends will gather for a private funeral service at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m.