Viewing, funeral arrangements for local pastor who died from COVID-19

Well known Pastor passes away following coronavirus diagnosis
Well known Pastor passes away following coronavirus diagnosis
Published: Mar. 30, 2020 at 2:38 PM CDT
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SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Viewing and funeral arrangements have been announced for Pastor Ronnie Hampton of New Vision Community Church in Shreveport.

Pastor Hampton was told he tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, Mar. 24 and passed away Wednesday, Mar. 25.

His graveside services ‪are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 1 at Richwood Memorial Gardens located at 2705 Richwood Road 2, in Monroe.

Pastor Ronnie Hampton Graveside Services
Pastor Ronnie Hampton Graveside Services(New Vision Community Church)

His viewing will take place Tuesday, Mar. 31 from 1-5 p.m. at 71202 Precious Memories Mortuary, located at 4017 Greenwood Road in Shreveport.

The visitation has been limited to immediate family only due to the changes in the COVID-19 pandemic, as an action to help combat the spread of the virus.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to New Vision Community Church/Takin It To The Streets 007.

A memorial will be announced at a later date.

The family plans are to have a memorial service (when circumstances will allow) at a later date. When the date is selected, the Delta Upsilon Lambda chapter will perform the Omega Service in his honor.

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