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JSO releases funeral procession route for fallen Officer Lance Whitaker, list of road closures

Jacksonville, FL — As the entire City of Jacksonville pays their respects to fallen Jacksonville Sheriff's Officer Lance Whitaker, who was killed in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a call on May 15th, we're learning more details about how you can pay your final respects.

Funeral services for Whitaker are scheduled for Wednesday, May 23rd, at 11:00 AM at Evangel Temple at 5755 Ramona Boulevard in Jacksonville.

A graveside service will follow the church service. That service will be taking place at Oaklawn Cemetery at 4801 San Jose Bouelvard, although no exact time has been released.

JSO tells us a police vehicle procession will take place between the church service and the graveside service, which will include a number of road closures.

JSO has released the following road closure list, though they caution that the times are estimates only:

  • Ramona Boulevard from S. Lane Avenue to S. Ellis Road – Closed 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • I-10 eastbound at I-295 – Closed 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
  • I-95 southbound from Union Street to Emerson Street – Closed 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Emerson Street westbound from I-95 to Hendricks Avenue – Closed 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
  • Hendricks Avenue southbound from Emerson Street to University Boulevard – Closed 1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Philips Highway at Emerson Street northbound and southbound – Closed 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

We're told times could be earlier, shorter, or longer.

JSO says they welcome anyone wishing to view the procession to stand anywhere on the route its safe to do so, from the I-95 exit on Emerson Street to the Oaklawn Cemetery on San Jose Boulevard.

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