Memorial Services set for House Speaker David Ralston of Blue Ridge

ATLANTA (WDEF) – Georgia officials have announced public memorial services for House Speaker David Ralston.

The Blue Ridge politician and lawyer passed away on Wednesday.

The Governor has ordered that state flags fly at halt-staff in his honor and his body will lay in state at the Georgia capitol.

The services are as follows:

·       Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 11:00 a.m. until Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 11:00 a.m.

Speaker Ralston lies in state in the Rotunda of the State Capitol

Georgia State Capitol, 206 Washington Street SW, Atlanta

·       Friday, Nov. 25, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Visitation at Logan Funeral Home

Logan Funeral Home, 357 Dalton Street, Ellijay

·       Saturday, Nov. 26, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Visitation at Akins-Cobb Funeral Home

Akins-Cobb Funeral Home, 7871 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge

·       Sunday, Nov. 27, at 1:00 p.m.

Funeral Service at Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center
Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Rebel Circle in Blue Ridge

You can read his full obituary here.