The family of a detainee who died at the St. Louis jail last month said their last goodbyes during a funeral for Samuel Hayes Jr. on Thursday.

A slideshow with images and videos of Hayes played on screens throughout the service in front of more than a hundred family and friends gathered at the Layne Renaissance Chapel. Many wore buttons and shirts emblazoned with his face.

Attendees remembered Hayes as a father and student who had a 4.0 GPA and had attended Ranking Technical College and Forest Park Community College.

“Death of a loved one is never easy, whether it’s expected or unexpected,” said the Rev. Angelia Bunch, who led the sermon. “And while we may say he’s gone too soon, we don’t know how much longer we have.”

Prior to the funeral, Hayes’ mother, Anita Washington, said she’s s

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