The White House made the announcement Tuesday. The memorial service is set for 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Capitol’s North Plaza in Charleston.
Gov. Joe Manchin is giving state government employees the day off Friday and declared it a day of observance in Byrd’s honor.
‘‘This will be a beautiful service for a wonderful public servant,’’ Manchin said. ‘‘I invite all West Virginians to join us during this special day of remembrance and to celebrate the many accomplishments of this outstanding West Virginian.’’
The president and vice president also attended an April 25 memorial service in Beckley for the 29 miners killed at Massey Energy’s Upper Big Branch Mine.
A Byrd spokesman says the late senator’s casket is scheduled to arrive at Charleston’s Yeager Airport shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday. The casket will be placed in a hearse for transport to the federal courthouse, followed by a public procession to the state Capitol.
Byrd’s body will lie in repose at the Capitol’s Lower Rotunda.
The public can view the casket from 9 p.m. Thursday to 9 a.m. Friday.
Byrd died Monday at age 92. Burial is set for next Tuesday near his wife, Erma, in Arlington, Va.
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