PHOTOS: Georgia’s Johnny Isakson remembered as voice of civility in politics

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PHOTOS: Georgia’s Johnny Isakson remembered as voice of civility in politics

Friends, family and colleagues of the late U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson gathered Thursday to honor the longtime Republican lawmaker for being a voice of civility and truth at a time when politics has descended into polarization and misinformation.

220106-Atlanta- CORRECTS SPELLING OF DIANNE -Sen. Mitch McConnell embraces Sen. Johnny Isakson’s widow, Dianne, after speaking during his funeral at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220106-Atlanta-A portrait of Sen. Johnny Isakson sits at the front of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church as family and friends process in for his funeral Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A woman holds a program before the beginning of the funeral for Sen. Johnny Isakson at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta at his funeral Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220106-Atlanta-Banks and Shane perform “God Bless America” beside a portrait of Sen. Johnny Isakson during his funeral at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220106-Atlanta-Kevin Isakson holds up his notecard while speaking about his father Sen. Johnny Isakson during his funeral at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2022. The card is fashioned in the pattern his father used to use for speeches. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220106-Atlanta-Julie Isakson remembers her father Sen. Johnny Isakson during his funeral at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220106-Atlanta-The funeral for Sen. Johnny Isakson at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Former Sen. Saxby Chambliss dabs his eyes while remembering Sen. Johnny Isakson during his funeral at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell remembers Sen. Johnny Isakson during his funeral at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220106-Atlanta-Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to his seat after speaking during his funeral at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220106-Atlanta-A portrait of Sen. Johnny Isakson sits at the front of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in preparation for his funeral Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker holds a program as he walks to the entrance of the United Methodist Church in Buckhead, where notable politicians and members of the community arrive to pay respect to the late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. Thursday January 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A couple of ushers awaits for people to arrive at the entrance of the United Methodist Church, where the memorial service takes place of the late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson on Thursday January 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A couple walk in direction of the main entrance of the United Methodist Church, where the memorial service takes the place of the Late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson on
Thursday January 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

People make their way to the entrance of the United Methodist Church, where the memorial service takes the place of the Late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson on
Thursday January 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens answers questions to the media as he arrives at the memorial service of the U.S Senator Jonny Isakson at United Methodist Church in Buckhead onThursday January 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Former Attorney General of Georgia Sam Olens receives a program at United Methodist Church where the memorial service takes place of the Late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson on Thursday January 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Outreach Director of U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock walks through the main entrance of the United Methodist Church in Buckhead to the memorial service of the late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson onThursday January 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Security guards guard the rear of the United Methodist Church in Buckhead as Congressman and Senators arrive at the memorial service of the late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. Thursday January 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

State Representative and Dean of the House Calvy Smyre, makes his way to the entrance of the United Methodist Church in Buckhead to pay respect to the Late U.S Senator Johnny Isakson on Thursday January 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens puts on his mask as he arrives at United Methodist Church in Buckhead to the memorial service for the late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The United Methodist Church in Buckhead holds the memorial service for the late U.S.Senator Johnny Isakson, where it expects the arrival of dozens of people to show respect. Thursday, January 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

An usher holds a program ready to hand to the guest that arrives at the memorial service of the late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson at United Methodist Church in Buckhead on Thursday January 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Lieutenant Governor candidate Cecil Terrell “Butch” Miller and his wife arrive at United Methodist Church in Buckhead to the late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson memorial service on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Credit: Ben Gray

220106-Atlanta- CORRECTS SPELLING OF DIANNE -Sen. Mitch McConnell embraces Sen. Johnny Isakson’s widow, Dianne, after speaking during his funeral at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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