Memorial caravan carries late Rev. Jesse Jackson from Chicago to South Carolina
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A memorial caravan carrying the body of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to his native state of South Carolina got underway Saturday.
His widow, Jacqueline, is accompanying him on his final journey.
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Video showed the procession leaving Leak and Sons Funeral Home at 78th and South Cottage Grove early Saturday morning.
His family says they want the journey to be an opportunity for friends, supporters and community members to pay their respects while honoring Jackson's life and legacy.
Spencer Leak will have the task of driving the late reverend to his birthplace. The Leak and Jackson families have been close family friends for years.
Saturday's pilgrimage follows two days of public visitation at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, where the civil rights icon was lying in repose. His family says they want the journey to be an opportunity for friends, supporters and community members to pay their respects while honoring Jackson's life and legacy.
There was a brief stop at the state House in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jackson will lie in repose at the South Carolina State House in Columbia.
There will also be public and private services in Columbia on Monday. ABC7's Cheryl Burton will have coverage from South Carolina starting Sunday evening.
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The full schedule of services was as follows:
Thursday, Feb. 26
Lying in State at Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Location: 930 E. 50th St., Chicago, IL 60615
Friday, Feb. 27
Lying in State at Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Location: 930 E. 50th St., Chicago, IL 60615
Sunday, March 1 through Thursday, March 5
Travel to and from South Carolina and Washington, D.C.
Monday, March 2
Lying in Repose at South Carolina State Capitol - Rotunda
Location: 1100 Gervais St., Columbia, South Carolina
10 a.m. EST - Private Service of Remembrance
Reserved for family members, clergy, and invited guests
10:30 a.m. EST - Public Service
Remarks from Gov. Henry McMaster
Reflections from local state and federal leaders
Musical selections by Allen University and/or Benedict College Choir
Wreath placement ceremony
6 p.m. EST - Church Service at Brookland Baptist Church
1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, South Carolina
Friday, March 6
The People's Celebration at House of Hope
Location: 752 E. 114th St., Chicago, IL 60628
Doors open: 9 a.m.
Service: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Private Homegoing Celebration at Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Location: 930 E. 50th St., Chicago, IL 60615
Doors open: 8 a.m.
Service: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Limited capacity
