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Star athletes, actors among the mourners at Bush 41's funeral
Through the years, the Bushes came to know many of Houston's biggest sports superstars.
Author: Michelle Homer
Published: 10:17 AM EST December 6, 2018
Updated: 12:44 PM EST December 6, 2018
HOUSTON — Many of Houston's favorite athletes and some well-known actors are among the 1,200 mourners invited to attend the funeral of George H.W. Bush.
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Members of the Oak Ridge Boys arrive for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Getty Images)
Reba McEntire arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)
Reba McEntire sings "The Lord's Prayer" during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)
Actor Chuck Norris (R) arrives with other guests for the funeral of President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston. (Getty Images)
Houston Texan J.J. Watt arrives before a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Getty Images)
Former NBA basketball player Yao Ming arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church in Houston. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)
Former NBA basketball player Dikembe Mutumbo arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Houston.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, Pool)
Nolan Ryan looks back as he arrives before a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)
The Oak Ridge Boys sing "Amazing Grace" during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 06: (AFP-OUT) The Oak Ridge Boys sing "Amazing Grace" during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal Church on December 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. President Bush will be buried at his final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A WWII combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. (Photo by David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)
Nolan Ryan and Craig Biggio
Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale said there's a "hole in the world" with the passing of President George H.W. Bush.
J.J. Watt and his girlfriend, Houston Dash star Kealia Ohai, are among the guests.
Former Houston Rocket Clyde Drexler
KHOU 11 Sports Anchor Matt Musil interviews Longtime Dodgers Tommy Lasorda.
Former NBA basketball player Dikembe Mutombo arrives for a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Houston.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, Pool)
Former Colt 45 and Houston Astro Bob Astromonte
Astros owner Jim Crane and wife Whitney
Bush 41 was a big sports fan and he played college baseball at Yale. President Bush and Barbara were often spotted at Astros and Texans games.
Through the years, the Bushes came to know many of Houston's biggest superstars.
Clyde Drexler at #BushFuneral: "He was an international icon. '41' was a good man." #GeorgeHWBushFuneral, @USATODAY pic.twitter.com/qMW5cQOQ6Q
— Rick Jervis (@MrRJervis) December 6, 2018
Astros Hall-of-Famers Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell, former Astros Larry Dierker and Bob Aspromonte, current Astros owner Jim Crane and one-time owner Drayton McLane are there.
We also spotted former Dodgers Manager Tommy LaSorda.
Former Rockets stars in attendance include Yao Ming, Clyde Drexler and Dikembe Mutombo.
Actors Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chuck Norris and Terry Hatcher are in the church, along with local celebrity Mattress Mack.
Arnold Schwarzenegger arrives to #BushFuneral in Houston. #GeorgeHWBushFuneral, @USATODAY pic.twitter.com/0Nd1A5xfok
Many of President Bush's favorite country stars will perform at his service, including The Oak Ridge Boys and Reba McEntire.
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Singer Larry Gatlin, who sang at the downtown memorial service Monday night, is also attendance.
WATCH: Reba McEntire sings "The Lord's Prayer"
WATCH: Oak Ridge Boys sing "Amazing Grace"