Funeral Service For Sammy Davis - May 18, 1990
The complete funeral service for Sammy Davis as broadcast on CNN.
The memorial began with a prayer by Rabbi Allen Freehling, followed by a recording of Davis's rendition of 'I've Gotta Be Me' that was broadcast over a loudspeaker.
His widow spoke.
Historian Lerone Bennett, Jr. and California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown followed.
Amy Greene read a poem at the request of Sammy.
Gregory Hines offered an emotional eulogy.
Gospel singer Tramaine Hawkins offered a meditation in song.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson gave a sermon/reflection.
The service ended, as it began, Sammy sang Mr. Bojangles.