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In loving memory ofJimmy Riley

Jimmy Riley Jimmy Riley

Riley - Martin James Norman , passed on March 23,2016 veteran. The celebration of the life of reggae singer Jimmy Riley is slated for Webster Memorial United Church on Half-Way- Tree Road, St Andrew, on Wednesday, April 6,2016.
Start time is 1:00 pm. Saxophonist and close family friend Dean Fraser said the occasion is “not a funeral”. “It’s a memorial, not a funeral... More of a celebration of his life.
People attending are encouraged to wear bright colours or white,” he told the Jamaica Observer yesterday. “There’ll be lots of musical tributes,” he continued.
Fraser said there’ll be no interment, as Riley will be cremated. The lovers’ rock singer lost his battle with cancer in New York, last Wednesday morning morning.

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Sharon simpson

My deepest sympathy. Your father's music will be forever. And you will surely continue to carry on . ..

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O. Miller

My condolences to the family, friends and fans for your loss. May you find comfort in Jehovah Gods promises which states, "from the power of the grave I will redeem them, from death I will rescue them." Hosea 13:14

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lois

My sincere condolences to the Riley Family (Psalm 34:18) . . God is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit. May these words be a source of comfort to the you.

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steven gruber

arrest easy Jimmy. You had a wonderful life and left deep memories.
Steven & Joan

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Char

My condolences to the family of Jimmy Riley. He will truly be missed. May the family and friends find comfort and hope in the scriptures found at Revelation 21:3-5. There we are assured that the God of love will wipe all tears from our eyes, death wi

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Joan

You have my condolences for your lost. JEHOVAH God,give us comfort. God promise to resurrect the dead at Isaiah 26:19.

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Ransford Moultin

When our work on earth is done then we fly away to be at rest. Walk good brother jimmy you will be missed always. Thank you for the great music and most importantly for taurus. Walk good my brother.

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Thomas

This was a man with amazing talent. I know you will be missed by all. I certainly look forward to the day when tbere will be no more death.Revelations 21:1-5. My co dolence to the family.

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L. S.

Taurus and family, may "the God of tender mercies" comfort you in this difficult time 2 Cro1:3,4

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Lisa Smith

Condolences to the family. May you find comfort knowing that God invites us to throw all our anxiety on him, because he cares for you 1Pet5:7

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Lewin M

Condolences to the family and friends of the late Mr.Jimmy Riley, I didn't know him personally but his music left a mark on me, so at this very sad time may you all take comfort in knowing that the God and Father of all tender Mercies will give you a

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