HOUSTON — Residents of Acres Homes gathered Tuesday evening to honor the late Sylvester Turner with a memorial vigil held at the park that bears his name. Turner, who lived in Acres Homes throughout his life, was remembered by community members in what became a celebration of the former mayor's life and legacy.

The funeral service capped a week of emotional events to honor Turner, who died at age 70 on March 5 in Washington, D.C.

A celebration of life service will be held for former Congressman and Houston mayor Sylvester Turner on Saturday.