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His funeral, a four-hour " homegoing " service, took place on June 7, 2008, at Showers of Blessings Church in Gainesville, Florida and kept in tune with the vibrant spirit of Bo Diddley's life and career.

The many in attendance chanted " Hey Bo Diddley " as a gospel band played the legend's music.

A number of notable musicians sent flowers, including: George Thorogood, Tom Petty, and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Little Richard, who had been asking his audiences to pray for Bo Diddley throughout his illness, had to fulfill concert commitments in Westbury and New York City the weekend of the funeral.

He took time to remember Bo Diddley, his friend of a half-century, performing his namesake tune in his honor.