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My deepest sympathy and condolenes to you and the family. It was a pleasure to have met you and been a small part of your life. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
I am so sorry he wass AWSOME. I was lucky enogh to see and hear his work several times, one of the great memories of my life. My thought and prayers to his family.
An inspiration and a dear...just loved seeing him in the health office at Juilliard.....he will be so so missed....he was an unbelievable presence....
I am sorry for your loss. I went to school with a cousin of yours named Yvette Anderson. My prayers are with your family.
Diane Payne Yantek, CA
"Have you beheld a man skillful in his work? Before kings is where he will station himself; he will not station himself before commonplace men."
Proverbs 2:29
He was a huge asset to Portland.
Back at Central High in Philadelphia, "Jimmy" already had a band, and he had charisma. I remember attending a dance there, and before I even saw him, the word flew around the room "Here comes Jimmy de Priest!" I'm sorry he's gone.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Mr. Depreist was an extraoridnary man with a tremendous gift to the world. Our prayers are with his family.