Funeral arrangements have been announced for Sylvester Turner, former Mayor of Houston, Texas State Representative, and United States Representative for the 18th Congressional District.
His legacy will be honored with several public ceremonies where family, friends, and the community can pay their respects.
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Public viewings
- Houston City Hall
- Tuesday, March 11
- 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- 901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002
- Texas State Capitol
- Thursday, March 13, 12:00 p.m. - Friday, March 14, 12:00 p.m.
- 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
Funeral service
- Saturday, March 15, 2025
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- The Church Without Walls5725 Queenston Blvd., Houston, TX 77084
- Officiated by Dr. Ralph West
- A reception will follow the service.
Special requests
Attendees are asked to wear blue to honor Sylvester’s life and service.
Pallbearers
Sylvester’s pallbearers will be members of his former security detail: Officers Jack Bailey, Myron Brady, Will Laster, Ingrid Pinzon, Paul Powell, and Rodney Tyler.
Private burial
The burial will be a private ceremony per the family’s wishes.
In lieu of flowers
Indiviuals are asked to consider donating to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Sylvester’s name or a charity of their choice.
Condolences can be sent to:
Turner Family
P.O. Box 56386, Houston, TX 77256
