Children arrange for James Brown to be interred
By Greg Gelpi | Staff Writer
Saturday, March 10, 2007 4:46 p.m.

The body of the Godfather of Soul, who died more than two months ago, was laid to rest in a crypt today at an undisclosed location, according to a statement released by the Rev. Al Sharpton.

The reverend, a longtime friend of James Brown, conducted the ceremony, which took place in the company of family and a few friends, the statement read.

"The children used their own funds to pay for their father's entombment so that their father could be put to rest without further delay," the Rev. Sharpton said in the statement. "Mr. Brown left a substantial Estate and substantial holdings in his music, publishing and other properties, which are currently being disputed in court. However, the children wanted to see their father entombed in a resting place without delay, rather than await court decisions. Mr. Brown taught them to be proud of who they are, and they wanted to honor his memory by entombing him in a way that was consistent with the man that he was: a loving, disciplined, and dignified member of the community.

According to the statement, a public mausoleum is being constructed, and the public will be informed when it is completed.

Mr. Brown died Dec. 25. His body has been kept in an undisclosed location since then.

Reach Greg Gelpi at 706-828-3851 or greg.gelpi@augustachronicle.com

From the Saturday, March 10, 2007 online edition of The Augusta Chronicle
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