Former Augusta Congressman Doug Barnard Jr., who passed away last week at the age of 95, will be laid to rest Monday.

Barnard, a banker and veteran, represented the 10th Congressional District from 1977 to 1993.

The funeral is scheduled for Monday, January 15, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Augusta, according to an obituary posted in the Augusta Chronicle.

The family will receive visitors beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Augusta, Augusta University, Augusta Warrior Project, and Mercer University.

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