State Funeral Of Parker Heaton

NEWS 28 - The Mesa Highway Patrol is preparing for the funeral of former Mesa Governor Parker Heaton's funeral and procession. According to the MHP, they are going to begin preparing road blocks on major side streets that lead to Alden Avenue, the main stretch of road leading to the Governor's Mansion and the State capital.

"Troopers will be stationed at major access and side roads that lead to Alden Avenue," said Commissioner Donaldson. "We are going to release a map of roads that will be blocked, and areas to avoid. We do ask residents to be mindful of roads they are driving on."

The funeral procession is expected to begin at 2:00 PM, with Heaton's casket arriving at the Governor's Mansion by 1:30 PM. The burial will be done privately by the family, and high level security will be around the venue to ensure complete privacy of the family as they say their final goodbyes.

Governor Paul said that he will speak at the funeral, honoring his predecessor and paying his respects to the late Governor. Lt. Governor Adamson will not attend the funeral due to meetings scheduled during the funeral.

The Mesa Highway Patrol will be at the event as security, and Governor Kirk Paul has directed the Highway Patrol to provide security at the funeral. He also directed them to guard Heaton's body and to ensure no unauthorized access to the funeral is committed.

ALDEN - With former Governor Parker Heaton's funeral days away, traffic is being redirected to different areas of the State to allow a smooth State funeral process. Furthermore, plans have been set in place to ensure that the funeral runs smoothly. Expect a heavy police presence after the next few days.

"We are asking Mesians to avoid downtown Alden as the funeral procession will pass through the main stretch of Alden Avenue," said Governor Paul. "The Highway Patrol will redirect travel."

The Mesa Highway Patrol is expected to block off side streets that run off of Alden Avenue and will turn cars around in conflicting areas.

Additional information will be provided on the day of the procession at the Governor's Website on the day of the funeral. Other details will also be provided at that time as well.

Jesstopian News - Former Mesa Governor, Parker Heaton, died unexpectedly at the age of 57 yesterday. According to family, Heaton wasn't feeling well the night before he died. An autopsy was performed on the former Governor and according to the coroner's report, he died from a brain anuerysm, which progressed over the course of the last 2 months.

A memorial service and state funeral will be held for the late Governor on Friday, October 7, 2022 with his body laying in state on Thursday until the funeral at 9:00 AM on Friday. He will receive a full state funeral.

No further information has been provided at this time, and we will continue to update you with more details related to his death and funeral.