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Singer Jackie Brown yet to be buried
Jackie Brown
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January 5, 2016

Singer Jackie Brown yet to be buried

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Veteran singer Jackie Brown is yet to be buried, nearly two months after his death.

His daughter, Odette Brown, spoke to OBSERVER ONLINE a short while ago from the United States and explained the situation.

“I came to New York from Jamaica two weeks ago to attend his funeral,” said the 44-year-old Brown.

“I don’t know what is going on… He’s still in the morgue… There’s no money to bury him.”

She said her father’s body is at David Williams Funeral Home in Queens, New York and donations can be made to her account  at TD Bank in Flatbush, Brooklyn, 432-582-4616.

“I was told it’s US$4,000 to bury him. I’m crying out … Me jus’ waan some help to bury me father,” she said.

Singer Jackie Brown had a successful career in 1970s. He died in New York on November 15 at age 69.

He migrated to the US in 1981 and was known for songs including Send Me The Pillow, Little Miss Hard to Get, and Fat Girl.

He is survived by a wife, brother and 10 children.

— Brian Bonitto

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