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UPDATE: Heavy D’s Funeral – Streaming Live – Click Here
As the music world continues to mourn the loss of Dwight “Heavy D” Myers, information regarding memorial services for the late rapper/actor has been released. Services will be taking place at the Yannantuono Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, NY on Wednesday, November 16th, from noon until 8pm, with a church service the following day at the Grace Baptist Church, also in Mt. Vernon.
Information passed along via Floyd Myers, Heavy D’s brother, asks that monetary donations be directed to an account set up for Xea Myers, Heavy D’s daughter. In addition, a “Heavy D information line” has been set up, and can be reached by calling 212-381-2037. A recording at that number sends callers to a website set up to www.rememberingheavyd.com.
The information we currently have, states that services will be held at the following dates/times/places:
Thursday, Nov 17th 2011 – 12 – 6pm
Grace Baptist Church, 52 South 6th Ave., Mt Vernon
TMZ reported that Heavy D’s actual funeral will be a very private, invite-only one, to be held on Friday, but that the family is arranging the public viewing on Thursday. Because of the conflicting information, and inability for us to receive verification, please check back for updated information.
The information regarding gifts/donations is as follows, as relayed from Floyd Myers’ Facebook page is:
Family and Friends. Attached please find information pertaining to my brothers arrangements and his wishes. In lieu of flowers and cards please send your precious condolences and gifts to the address or wire below. Also attached is a dedicated line that will be updated daily for his home going services.
As always, please keep my family in your prayers…
Floyd
The Heavy D and Xea Myers Fund
Please send checks to:
The Heavy D and Xea Myers Fund
C/o JP Morgan Chase
726 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10065Checks Payable: The Heavy D and Xea Myers Fund
For Wire Donations:
Routing Number – 021000021
Account Number – 3003286568Heavy D Information Line: 212.381.2037
We will update as more information becomes known.