MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We are streaming the funeral for Memphis Police Officer Sean Bolton.
The funeral is taking place at Bellevue Baptist Church.
Tentative Order of Service
11:00 a.m. Service Begins
Memorial Park Staff to escort family into their seats
Presentation of Colors – Wolf River Pipe and Drums and Color Guard
Welcome and Opening Remarks – Dr. Steve Gaines
Song “On Eagle’s Wings”
Speaker – Mayor A C Wharton, Jr.
Speaker – Director Toney Armstrong
Song “Shine Your Light”
Speaker – Officer Bridgeforth
Speaker – Officer King
Song “Marine Hymn”
Speaker – Congressman Steve Cohen Representative
Eulogy and Message – Rev. Don Riley
Solo “Rights of Freedom” – Peacemakers
Closing Prayer – Rev. Don Riley
Folding of Flag and given to Director Armstrong
Director Armstrong to present flag to Officer Bolton’s mother, Jean Bolton
Recessional (order of exit)
Director Armstrong to lead out with Dignitaries and Command Staff following
Wolf River Pipe and Drums lead
Rev. Joe Jernigan & Rev. Don Riley
Pallbearers
Memorial Park Staff w/ Officer Bolton
Memorial Park Staff w/ Family
Mt. Moriah Station Officers
Everyone else
Once in Foyer
Honor Guard to drape his casket with a second flag
Continue ahead to Pallbearers
Pallbearers to secure hold, lift, and walk out to hearse