GREENSBORO, N.C. — Watch live coverage and follow updates from the procession and funeral here.
The public is invited to pay respects to fallen Greensboro Police Sergeant Dale Nix on Thursday. A large showing is expected, so here's what you need to know if you want to attend.
Funeral service
The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Westover Church on Muirs Chapel Road.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you want to attend, get there early. The church can seat 3,500 people and will have overflow seating available.
Funeral program
Greensboro police shared the funeral program:
- Prelude
- Procession of pastor and family
- Hymn: 'How Great Thou Art' -- Lynn Gordon
- Greeting/Word of Grace -- Pastor Mike Carr
- Psalm 23 -- Pastor Mike Carr
- Reflections -- Sonya Desai, Catherine Johnson, Greensboro Police Honor Guard, Greensboro Police Family Victim Unit
- Anthem: 'Here I am, Lord' -- Oak Ridge United Methodist Church Choir
- Message -- Pastor Mike Carr
- Remarks from the Chief -- Greensboro Police Chief John Thompson
- Presentation of Flag -- Greensboro Police Honor Guard
- Final Call: End of Watch
- Policeman's Prayer -- Assistant City Manager Nathaniel Davis
- Hymn: 'It is well' -- Lynn Gordon
- Closing Prayer/Blessing -- Pastor Mike Carr
Processional
The public can also view the processional as it leaves the funeral home on West Gate City Blvd and makes its way to Westover Church before the service begins. Below is a photo of the route that GPD will take. The public is asked to not be on Muirs Chapel Road to allow police to close the street and prepare for arrival at the church.
- Begin at 6000 West Gate City Boulevard
- To Highway 73 North
- To I-840 (follow signs for PTI/Martinsville)
- To exit 104 for West Friendly Avenue
How to watch
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