Gov. Brereton Jones will lie in state in Kentucky Capitol on Monday
Published 1:30 pm Friday, September 22, 2023
- Kentucky’s 58th governor, Brereton Jones will lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda on Monday. (KET screenshot)
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Kentucky Lantern
The public is invited to pay respects to the late Gov. Brereton Jones, who will lie in state in the Kentucky Capitol Rotunda from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 25.
Jones’ family will host a public visitation in the Rotunda from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.
Kentucky’s 58th governor, Jones served from 1991 to 1995 . He served as lieutenant governor from 1987 to 1991. He died Sept. 18 at 84.
“Gov. Jones was a dedicated leader and a distinguished thoroughbred owner who worked to strengthen Kentucky for our families,” Gov. Andy Beshear said.
A funeral service will be held in Midway on Tuesday, Sept. 26, with private burial to follow.
On Tuesday, Beshear directed flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff in Jones’ honor until sunset on Sept. 26. Individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth are encouraged to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/flag-status.
