The funeral arrangements for former Hawks player and Hall of Famer Walt Bellamy have been set, according to the team.

There will be a viewing on Friday at the Shaw Temple AME Zion Church in Smyrna from 6-8 p.m.

A service will be held Saturday, at either 10 or 11 a.m., also at the Shaw Temple AME Zion Church.

The church is located at 775 Hurt Road SW in Smyrna.

Bellamy passed away Saturday at the age of 74. The center played 14 NBA seasons, including four-plus with the Hawks. In 338 games for Atlanta, he averaged 15.7 points, 12.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists. Bellamy was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.

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