Rev. Ron Christian was found dead in his office at Christian Love Baptist Church last week
IRVINGTON - Funeral services have been set to honor the life of prominent local pastor Rev. Ron Christian.
Representatives at Christian Love Baptist Church in Irvington, where the man known simply as "Rev. Ron" had served as pastor since 2000, confirmed that he the memorials would be spread across three days this week.
They will begin at the Lyons Avenue church on Thursday, where Christian will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. A wake service is planned for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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He will also lie in state at Essex County Newark Tech on West Market Street from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The services will conclude with a celebration of life service at the high school at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The popular reverend, called to the pulpit after a battle with heroin addiction and a stint in prison, was found dead in his office at Christian Love on Friday morning.
Authorities have said they do not suspect foul play, though an official cause of death is not expected for three to four months.
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