Viewing and Funeral Arrangements Announced for Wayne County Sheriff Napoleon
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, who passed away from complications related to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Public viewing hours will take place for two days, and his family will also have a private funeral service.
Napoleon, 65, passed away at Henry Ford Hospital, roughly three weeks after being placed on a ventilator.
Public viewings will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28 at Swanson Funeral Home on E. Grand Boulevard and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Greater Grace Temple on W. Seven Mile.
Masks and social distancing requirements will be in place at the public viewings. The private funeral service with Napoleon’s family will be livestreamed via swansonfuneralhomes.com.
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