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Schedule of arrangements for slain Chattanooga pastor

St. Paul AME Church issued a schedule of final arrangements today for its pastor, the Rev. David Strong, and offered its thanks for the support and concern expressed by the Chattanooga community.

Strong was slain last week in an apparent robbery.

Here is the schedule of final arrangements:

Today: noon, prayer vigil, Warren Chapel AME Church – Chattanooga, Rev. Mays officiating.

Thursday: 6 p.m., musical tribute, St. Paul AME Church – Chattanooga.

Friday: 6 p.m., memorial service, St. Paul AME Church – Chattanooga, Words of Comfort, Bishop McKenzie.

Sunday: 6 p.m., memorial service, Ward Chapel AME Church – Memphis.

Monday: 11 a.m., Ward Chapel AME Church – Dr. C.W. Fugh, eulogist.