Jesse Jackson funeral service at House of Hope in Chicago: Full schedule, speakers and performers | Hindustan Times

Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are expected to attend.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson passed away in February at the age of 84 after battling Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disorder. His funeral service is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at The House of Hope in Chicago.The service will be open to the public as well as invited guests. Former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are expected to attend.Also Read: Jesse Jackson family and net worth: All we know about his wife, children and affair with aideFull scheduleMusical Prelude:Legacy Mass ChoirCall to Order - OfficiantsReverend James T. Meeks, Pastor Emeritus of Salem Baptist Church of ChicagoDr. Charles JenkinsPastor Emeritus of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of ChicagoScripture:Matthias Jackson, Old TestamentAtticus Jackson, New TestamentAcknowledgements & ResolutionsPrayers:Reverend Dr. Michael I. PflegerPastor Emeritus of Faith Community of St. SabinaRabbi Sharon BrousFounder of IKAR (Los Angeles)Reverend Dr. Otis Moss IIITrinity United Church of ChristMusical Selection:Hezekiah Walker“Every Praise”Expressions:Rabbi Steven JacobsProgressive Faith FoundationPastor Steve MunseyFamily Christian CenterJudge Greg MathisOpening:Yusef JacksonGovernor J.B. Pritzker, IllinoisMayor Brandon Johnson, City of ChicagoMusical Selection:Opal StaplesExpressions:James Reynolds, Jr.Chairman and CEO, Loop CapitalC.K. HofflerBoard Chair, Rainbow PUSH CoalitionThomas S. RickettsChairman, Chicago CubsIsaiah ThomasNBA Player, Hall of FameThe Honorable Barack Obama44th President of the United StatesMusical Selection:Jennifer Hudson"A Change Gonna Come"Expressions:Reverend Al SharptonFounder, National Action NetworkJames ZogbyFounder, Arab American InstituteGustavo Francisco Petro UrregoPresident of the Republic of ColombiaExpressions:The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton43nd President of the United StatesVideo Tribute:Dr. Amadou Janaeh (Gambia)Andre Ramirez (POW Yugoslavia)Musical Selection:Le'Andria Johnson"We Shall Overcome"Family Expression:Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.Expressions:John NicholsCongressman Chuy Garcia (IL-04)Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35)Pastor Jamal BryantNew Birth Missionary Baptist ChurchMusical Selection:Marvin Sapp“Never Would Have Made It”Expressions:The Honorable Kamala Devi Harris46th Vice President of the United StatesThe Honorable Joseph Biden46th President of the United StatesMusical Selection:Bebe Winans"Stand"Family Expressions:Dr. Jacqueline JacksonAshley JacksonMusical selection:Santita Jackson"To God Be The Glory"Family Expression:Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01)Musical Selection:Marvin Winans"Let the Church Say Amen"Benediction:Dr. Charles JenkinsPastor Emeritus of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of ChicagoRecessional