Wonder, Stone, Gill To Perform For Public Gerald Levert Tribute
Stevie Wonder, Angie Stone and Johnny Gill are some of the performers scheduled to perform at the public tribute for the late R&B great Gerald Levert.
The Celebration of Life is set to take place at noon Friday, November 17 12 p.m., at the Cleveland Music Hall in the singer’s hometown of Ohio.
As previously reported, Levert passed away last Friday at the age of 40.
Also schedule to perform is Levert’s younger brother, Sean, who was a member of his older brother’s trio LeVert.
Open to the public, the ceremony will accept fans on a first-come, first-served basis.
A private funeral service will follow on an unannounced date and time.
A statement on Levert’s Web site reads, “We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Gerald Levert. The family asks that you keep Gerald in your prayers, hearts and minds. He will truly be missed.”
The family also requests that donations be made to the R&B Foundation.
Comment by Jason King
The r&b world will definitely be watching on Friday - Gerald will be missed.
Check out my appreciation tribute to Gerald Levert here:
http://www.passedthecurve.blogspot.com
Comment by Denise M elson
Mr Gerald will be truely missed.He blossem like a beautiful flower,and his petals will live on.God bless his children and family.
Comment by margaret
TO THE FAMILY OF GERALD LEVERT, REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AND HIS SMILE. KNOW THAT GOD IS WHAT U NEED IN A TIME LIKE THIS. FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAN SAY IT’S OK, BUT GOD CAN REALLY MAKE IT EASIER. STAY PRAYED UP AND FOCUS ON ALL THE GOOD GERALD HAS DONE IN HIS LIFE TIME/MW
Comment by yolanda
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH MARGARET’S COMMENT. TO THE LEVERT FAMILY : MAY GOD ALWAYS BE THE SOURCE OF YOUR STRENGTH AND MAY HIS PEACE WHICH SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDIND GUIDE YOUR MINDS AND HEARTS. WE LOVED GERALD BUT GOD LOLVES HIM MORE. JUST ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL ROSE TO ADD TO HIS GARDEN !! GOD BLESS YOU, COMFORT YOU AND KEEP YOU.
Comment by Shel jennings MO
I’m deeply saddened by the sudden death of our r&b love ballad legend. To the family trust in god with all your heart don’t lean on your on understanding, in all ways acknowledge him and he only “GOD” will see your path through. RIP Mr. Gerald Levert we love you much!
Comment by Michele Morton
We loved Gerald but God decided to take him home to rest. May God keep the Levert Family safely in his arms and comfort them. Gerald will always be in our hearts.
Comment by robin
god bless the family of gerald levert….we love gerald and enjoy his music..i would like to thank gerald for sharing his music with us..and his family also..we love..alway and may you rest in peace…love the lane family
Comment by Barabra
Life was good to him and through that he made music good to us. May the family be comforted thru our prayers and theirs. We love you all Try and stay strong as he would want you too. His work was done here and god had other plans for the rest of his life and through his memory he can and will live on. Gerald had a purpose and he used it. He may not had been labeled and gospel singer but his words were just as comforting. God Bless
Barbara
Comment by Barabra
We are the same age my BD July 7 1966 and his July 13 1966. You never know when your time is up. Do what God has you to do and he will send you out peacefully. You are never to young to do his work.
Barbara
Comment by Brian Kennedy
Knowing that Mr. Levert recently made known to his mother, Martha, that he wanted to draw closer to God brings me great comfort that he will be remembered in the resurrection promised at John 5:28,29. Mr. Levert’s mother is one of Jehovah’s Witnesses as am I. We mourn, but look forward to meeting him back when all of the sorrows of this world will be past. Rev. 21:3,4
Comment by Simone
I wanna say how sorry i am that God took his angel back to heaven.I want to express my sincere apologies to his family and childrena nd just to let them know that he is only gone in body but still remains with in spirit. The best way to keep him alive in your hearts is to remember the good times that was shared together as a loving family. His baby-makin music will live forever in my heart and in the hearts of all his fans am sure. Take care of each other in this time of need and though it hurts think of him being in a better place.
Comment by VaLenda
Geralds flesh is gone to sleep, but his spirit will live on forever. Nothing is loss when you know where it is. Gerald is in the heavenly choir cuttin up with Luther, Marvin Gaye, and Berry White just to name a few. Gone but never forgotten.
All my love,
A fan you never knew.
Comment by S. Henderson
I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Gerald, I was shocked when I heard about it. I and I know the Levert family look forward to a time when we won’t have to suffer anymore pain, sickness, sorrow, or death (Rev. 21:3,4). We will be able to see our dear loved ones (Gerald) again, here on earth under better conditions. Isaiah 25:8,9 tells us that Death will be swallowed up forever and Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces. I hope these scriptures bring both the family and fans comfort.
Comment by ANGELA S. OF MISSISSIPPI
I thank God for allowing us the time we had with Gerald. His music evoked love, respect and deceny. Gerald was on of the greatest. I thank God because he song how a man should really love a woman. I pray that others will allow Gerald to be their role model I love you Gerald always and forever.
Comment by Nikell
hey gerald levert was my boi.i loved each and everyone of his song now we al all truley miss him and hope to see him another day.
Comment by LaTonya White
Hello,
I am deeply sadden about the major loss of Mr. Gerald Levert. I was already shocked over the singer Luther, and not quite over that now this. The only peace I can offer the family is that God has something better for Mr. Gerald to do. That which we do not know of. (I actually thought it was a joke when I heard it on the radio this past friday the 17th) I was in denial, and upset that the radio station would say something like that. Now the only thing I can offer his family and friends, and fans is my deepiest sympathy.
Sincerely a fan LaTonya/Miami
Comment by Elaine D. Tomlin, Florissant,MO
I am deeply saddened about the loss of Mr.Gerald Levert whom touched my life in many ways with his music and R&B style. When the news hit the airwways here in the Metro St Louis area, I could not believe it. I want each of your to know that Gerald will truly be missed. To the family, I know that this is a very difficult time for each of you, But keep in mind that God will truly comfort you in the days ahead. I love you all, and will keep your entire family in my prayers..
Again, we love you…
Elaine D.Tomlin,Florissant, MO
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