Musicians do Holt tribute at singer's funeral at the Holt Trinity Cathedral in Kingston....saw several artistes performing Holt’s vast catalogue of hits. Among the performers were Luciano, Karen Smith, Boris Gardiner, and toaster U-Roy.

Monday, November 17, 2014 | 2:12 PM    

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The funeral service for late veteran singer John Holt is currently under way at the Holt Trinity Cathedral in Kingston.

A musical tribute, which preceded the service, saw several artistes performing Holt’s vast catalogue of hits.

Among the performers were Luciano, Karen Smith, Boris Gardiner, and toaster U-Roy.

John Holt's daughters (left - right)
Natalie Holt, Stacy Holt, Carol Holt
 and Debbie Holt- Buckmiller

Wife of John Holt, Meryl Holt looks on as the
 singer's casket sits in the hearse
(Photos: Joseph Wellington)

The funeral also attracted a huge turnout of entertainers and players of instruments. Several government representatives were also in attendance.

Holt, 69, died in London on October 20. He had been diagnosed with colon cancer in June.

Interment is scheduled in the Dovecot Memorial Park in St Catherine. more