Turner died Wednesday in his Washington, D.C., apartment. He was 70. On Tuesday, Houston City Hall welcomed Turner for a final time to honor that legacy.

HOUSTON – Houston residents have the opportunity to pay their respects to former mayor and congressman Sylvester Turner at a public viewing at City Hall today. The viewing is being held at the request of Turner’s family and with the support of Mayor John Whitmire.

The City of Houston will honor former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner with a ceremony at City Hall. He will lie in state at City Hall for the public to pay their respects.