KINGSTON, Jamaica – A vibrant celebration of life unfolded Sunday as scores of mourners gathered at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew to bid farewell to late gospel and revival singer David “Kukudoo” McDermott.
McDermott died on May 8 after a battle with cancer. He was 52.
In a fitting farewell on Sunday, his funeral was marked by colourful traditions, spirited dancing and soul-stirring songs.
There were also glowing tributes from members of the gospel music fraternity, friends, family and government officials including Entertainment and Culture Minister Olivia Grange; State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Arlando Terrelonge; and State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Krystal Lee.
McDermott’s remains were interred at the Dovecot Memorial Park.
Pallbearers carry the casket with the remains of late gospel and revival singer David “Kukudoo” McDermott at his funeral service held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew on Sunday, July 19, 2026. (Photo: Llewellyn Wynter)
Programme for funeral of late gospel and revival singer David “Kukudoo” McDermott at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew on Sunday, July 19, 2026. (Photo: Llewellyn Wynter)
(Video by Llewellyn Wynter)
Syndicated from Jamaica Observer · originally published .
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