HOUSTON: Former US President George HW Bush will be mourned on Thursday (Dec 7) at the Houston church where he worshipped for many years, a final public farewell before his remains are taken by train to their resting place at his Texas presidential library. Bush's remains will be transported to St. Martin's Episcopal Church for the next phase of the ceremony, which will include a second funeral service Thursday in the state where he launched his political career. The 41st President was honored at the Washington National Cathedral and eulogized by his son, former President George W. Bush, who remembered him as the “best father a son or daughter could have.”

Thousands paid their respects to Bush as he laid in state in the US Capitol Rotunda on Monday and Tuesday. Those who wish to view are asked to be in place by 2:30 p.m.The designated area to view the train's arrival will be Lot 62 on Wellborn Road.Wellborn Road will be shut down on Thursday from George Bush Drive to University, as the departure from the train and the procession to the presidential library will be private.The George Bush Library and Museum will be closed until Friday, Dec. 7.
Former U.S. President George H. W. Bush is laid to rest at his Presidential Library in College Station, Texas.