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A funeral service for megachurch pastor Eddie Long was held at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church on Wednesday, Jan. 25 2017. Deion Sanders, Roy Barne

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Rev Neil C. Ellis becomes emotional after he gives the eulogy during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Bishop Long's grandson Eric II, stands as family members give tributes during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA A mourner reacts during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Family members including wife, Vanessa (right), sons Jared and Eric and daughter Taylor, are shown during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Former Falcons and Braves player Deion Sanders speaks during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners stream into the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners stream into the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners stream into the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners stream into the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners stream into the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners stream into the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary as the processional comes into the church during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA MMourners fill the sanctuary as the processional comes into the church during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary as the processional comes into the church during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA The processional enters the sanctuary during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Family members including wife, Vanessa, daughter Taylor, sons Eric, Edward and Jared, enter the sanctuary during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Family members enter the sanctuary during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA A praise dancer performs during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA A mourner reads a program during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Praise dancers perform during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes speaks during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Former Falcons and Braves player Deion Sanders speaks during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Xernona Clayton speaks during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Thomas Battles Jr, Grand Polemarch of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, talks with Vanessa long following his tribute during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond speaks during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Decon M.C. Norman speaks during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Reverend Karen Stanback and Deacon Keith Stanback speak during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Family members including wife, Vanessa (right center), sons Edward, Jared and Eric and daughter Taylor, are shown during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA The New Birth Memorial Choir performs during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA The New Birth Memorial Choir performs during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Bishop Long's widow, Vanessa, and son, Eric, give tributes during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Daughter Taylor Long, becomes emotional as family members give tributes during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Son Edward Long reacts as family members give tributes during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Singer Dottie Peoples performs during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

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JANUARY 25, 2017 LITHONIA Mourners fill the sanctuary during the Homegoing services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Hyosub Shin/AJC

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