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Teddy Pendergrass' Public Funeral Announced in Philadelphia

Teddy PendergrassAs Spinner previously reported, soul hero Teddy Pendergrass passed away on Wednesday following a long battle with colon cancer. On Thursday, his publicist released details of his funeral arrangements.

The public viewing will be held on Friday, January 22 at 10AM, at the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pa. The funeral will be held there the following day, Saturday, at 10AM with the interment to follow at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pa.

The family politely requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to The Joan and Teddy Pendergrass Memorial, P.O. Box 382, Gladwyne, PA 19035.

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Malynda Langston

First i want to send the pendergrass family my sympathy for the lost of their loved one teddy pendergrass i love teddy pendergrass ever sice the first time that i heard him sing my favorite song come go with me i'm going to keep this short i have never in my life seen teddy pendergrass face to face or in person but when i heard the bad news it stunned me but his viewing and funeral was the first time i laid eyes on teddy and i broke down and cried i have never seen him until those days and yes it broke my hart to see him that way instead of performing and the viewing and funeral was held across the street from where i livei will always love teddy pendergrass and his memories will forever live on through his nusic

January 24 2010 at 9:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rev. Glenn King, Sr.WJUS-AM 1310 Radio

The staff and management of WJUS-AM 1310 & 94.3 FM in Marion, Alabama send their condolences to the family of the late Teddy Pendergrass. Remember that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. May God continue to bless and keep you and your family is our prayer. With deepest regrets,
Rev. Glenn King, Sr./Owner-Operator
Ms. Ruby Faye Suttle/Assit. Manager
Ms. Glenda Faye King, Secretary

January 22 2010 at 6:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mike pendergrass

The family would like to say thank you to
all of his fans for their love and support.
Continue to keep us in your prayers and send your love-
that’s all we need is love. The family is not
asking for any monies to be sent to any "memorial fund".

Thank You

January 22 2010 at 12:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ronald Robinson

I was hoping that when Obama was elected president the world would here "Wake Up Everybody " This is a song for us all. I played it to my friends and familys all night long. Teddy was one of the best R&B singer of all times. R. I. P. RON.

January 22 2010 at 8:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply