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Watch John Conyers' Funeral Live Streamed Here

Get a glimpse of the final farewell to the longest serving African American congressman in history.

DETROIT, MI — This weekend tens of thousands have celebrated the life and accomplishments of former Congressman John Conyers Jr. in Detroit. Now, it's time for the final farewell.

The funeral service will be held at the Greater Grace Temple, 3500 W. Seven Mile Road in Detroit. The service will take place at 11 a.m. with a preceding family hour beginning at 10 a.m.

Former President Bill Clinton and Reverend Jesse Jackson are expected at Conyers' funeral.

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Over the weekend, two services were held at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

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Starting Monday, flags across the state will be flying at half-staff in Conyers' honor.

Conyers was the longest-serving African American Congressman in U.S. history. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that contributions be made in his name to the Wayne State University Law School.

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