The family of Zer’Real Hinds, a 17-year-old student at Belleville West High School who was killed in a van accident on Wednesday in Cahokia Heights, has announced funeral arrangements.
A GoFundMe campaign also has been established to help his mother, Paige Hinds, with expenses.
What is being described as a “homecoming celebration” for Zer’Real will include a visitation at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. on Oct. 17 at St. Luke AME Church in East St. Louis. That will be followed by a repast. Attendees are being asked to wear any shade of green…