George Floyd’s funeral took place on June 9 at Fountain of Praise Church, Houston, Texas, his hometown, and was broadcast live on television.

Previously, Floyd’s memorial took place for 6 days in 3 cities, including Raeford, North Carolina, near where he was born, Houston, where he grew up, and Minneapolis, where he died.

George Floyd’s funeral took place on June 9 at Fountain of Praise Church, Houston, Texas, his hometown, and was broadcast live on television.

Previously, Floyd’s memorial took place for 6 days in 3 cities, including Raeford, North Carolina, near where he was born, Houston, where he grew up, and Minneapolis, where he died.

More than 500 people wearing masks packed into the church, including many friends, relatives, activists and black leaders.

More than 500 people wearing masks packed into the church, including many friends, relatives, activists and black leaders.

Famous actors Channing Tatum (left) and Jamie Foxx were also present to say goodbye to Floyd.

`Plot three, Cuney Block, that’s where he was born,` said Rodney, the victim’s younger brother.

Famous actors Channing Tatum (left) and Jamie Foxx were also present to say goodbye to Floyd.

`Plot three, Cuney Block, that’s where he was born,` said Rodney, the victim’s younger brother.

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden did not attend but sent his condolences to Floyd’s family via video.

`No child should have to wonder what so many children of color have had to ask for generations, why their father died. When we get justice for George Floyd, we will have truly made progress.`

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden did not attend but sent his condolences to Floyd’s family via video.

`No child should have to wonder what so many children of color have had to ask for generations, why their father died. When we get justice for George Floyd, we will have truly made progress.`

Members of the Texas Southern University police station took turns paying tribute to Floyd in the church.

Texas Southern University, a school with many students of color, is located right next to the neighborhood where Floyd grew up.

Members of the Texas Southern University police station took turns paying tribute to Floyd in the church.

Texas Southern University, a school with many students of color, is located right next to the neighborhood where Floyd grew up.

After the funeral at the church, George Floyd’s casket was transported by horse-drawn carriage to the Houston Memorial Gardens cemetery in Pearland, a suburb of Houston.

After the funeral at the church, George Floyd’s casket was transported by horse-drawn carriage to the Houston Memorial Gardens cemetery in Pearland, a suburb of Houston.

Hundreds of people chanted `Say his name, George Floyd` and raised their fists and banners as the car carrying Floyd’s coffin passed.

Hundreds of people chanted `Say his name, George Floyd` and raised their fists and banners as the car carrying Floyd’s coffin passed.

A woman sobs as a funeral cortege passes by in Pearland.

A woman sobs as a funeral cortege passes by in Pearland.

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo also raised his fist to express solidarity with people of color when attending Floyd’s funeral.

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo also raised his fist to express solidarity with people of color when attending Floyd’s funeral.

T-shirts with the slogan `Black Lives Matter` were sold along the street near the Fountain of Praise church.

T-shirts with the slogan `Black Lives Matter` were sold along the street near the Fountain of Praise church.

A supporter waits inside the Houston Memorial Gardens cemetery.

Floyd served nearly five years in prison for armed robbery before becoming a counselor and church volunteer in Houston.

Floyd was arrested by police on May 25 for accusation of using a fake $20 bill to pay at a convenience store.

A supporter waits inside the Houston Memorial Gardens cemetery.

Floyd served nearly five years in prison for armed robbery before becoming a counselor and church volunteer in Houston.

Floyd was arrested by police on May 25 for accusation of using a fake $20 bill to pay at a convenience store.

Photo: Reuters