Franklin’s Eulogist Preached to the Black Family

H. Michael Harvey
Sep 1, 2018 · 4 min read
Rev. Jasper Williams the hand picked eulogist of Aretha Franklin. Photo credit ©2018 Harold Michael Harvey

Seven hours into the Celebration of Life Service for Aretha Franklin, Rev. Jasper Williams took 43 minutes to eulogize her by preaching to the Black family. He used as a subject from which to preach, “Aretha: The Queen of Soul.”

He defined “soul” as that essence of God in the human body.

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H. Michael Harvey

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Harold Michael Harvey,author of Paper Puzzle and Justice in the Round,is an award winning journalist and political pundit.He has a B.S. and a JD degree.

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