Funeral home announces program for McKeithen service
Here is the program for the funeral of Patrolman Robert McKeithen, as announced by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes. Public visitation is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Biloxi, where the funeral begins at 12:30 p.m. The procession is scheduled to leave First Baptist Church between 1:45 p.m. and 2 p.m., for Biloxi National Cemetery, where a graveside service begins at 2:30 p.m.
The 12:30 p.m. program:
Musical prelude: F.G. Ware
Welcome and prayer: Rev. Paul Crowley
Thank you from the family: Levi, Logan and Lauren Grundel
Comments and reflections: Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves; Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich; Police Chief John Miller; Lt. Thomas Goldsworthy, Patrolman McKeithen's supervisor.
Song: "Go Rest High on That Mountain," Vondell Miller, F.G. and Lisa Ware
Message: Rev. Paul Crowley
Closing prayer: Biloxi Police Chaplain Robert Burriss
Procession instructions: Jeff O'Keefe
News & notes: McKeithen funeral and support
The funeral: WLOX and WXXV plan to air the funeral service on WLOX-ABC and WXXV-FOX Monday beginning at 12:30 p.m. WLOX, WXXV and The Sun Herald will stream the service online as well as on their respective websites.
The funeral procession route: To see funeral route and timeline for Monday, click here.
Teamwork: A host of local law enforcement agencies will be responding to emergency calls in Biloxi throughout the day today.
Roadside tributes: Police ask those planning to stand along the route this afternoon to 1. Be aware of your surroundings, 2. Respect private property, and 3. Park legally.
Fire central: As many as two dozen Biloxi fire vehicles will occupy the parking lot south of the Biloxi Lighthouse this afternoon.Funeral home announces program for McKeithen service
Here is the program for the funeral of Patrolman Robert McKeithen, as announced by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes. Public visitation is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Biloxi, where the funeral begins at 12:30 p.m. The procession is scheduled to leave First Baptist Church between 1:45 p.m. and 2 p.m., for Biloxi National Cemetey, where a graveside service begins at 2:30 p.m.
The 12:30 p.m. program:
Musical prelude: F.G. Ware
Welcome and prayer: Rev. Paul Crowley
Thank you from the family: Levi, Logan and Lauren Grundel
Comments and reflections: Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves; Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich; Police Chief John Miller; Lt. Thomas Goldsworthy, Patrolman McKeithen's supervisor.
Song: "Go Rest High on That Mountain," Vondell Miller, F.G. and Lisa Ware
Message: Rev. Paul Crowley
Closing prayer: Biloxi Police Chaplain Robert Burriss
Procession instructions: Jeff O'Keefe
News & notes: McKeithen funeral and support
The funeral: WLOX and WXXV plan to air the funeral service on WLOX-ABC and WXXV-FOX Monday beginning at 12:30 p.m. WLOX, WXXV and The Sun Herald will stream the service online as well as on their respective websites.
The funeral procession route: To see funeral route and timeline for Monday, click here.
Teamwork: A host of local law enforcement agencies will be responding to emergency calls in Biloxi throughout the day today.
Roadside tributes: Police ask those planning to stand along the route this afternoon to 1. Be aware of your surroundings, 2. Respect private property, and 3. Park legally.
Fire central: As many as two dozen Biloxi fire vehicles will occupy the parking lot south of the Biloxi Lighthouse this afternoon.