WARREN, Ohio - A memorial service will be held for Pastor Chris Gilger of the Warren Family Mission.

Gilger was the Family Mission's founder and executive director.

Throughout his life, he served as a missionary, mercenary, and rescuer for people battling drug addiction. The Mission says, he left an enormous impact on his community.

A memorial service will be held at five o'clock at the Warren Family Mission. 

The service will be streamed live on WFMJ.com and our 21 News app.

You can read more about Gilger and his impact on the community, here.