D’Angelo Remembered: Stevie Wonder & Kim Burrell Lead Musical Tributes at His Funeral

November 2, 2025 by in Music

D’Angelo Remembered: Stevie Wonder & Kim Burrell Lead Musical Tributes at His Funeral

Family, friends, and fellow artists gathered in Richmond, Virginia, to honor the life and legacy of Michael Eugene “D’Angelo” Archer, the Grammy-winning neo-soul singer who passed away on October 14, 2025, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. The Celebration of Life service was held at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in Henrico, Virginia, where D’Angelo’s career and spiritual journey first began.

The ceremony included a video montage titled “Another Life: The Enduring Art of Michael Archer,” directed by Brennan “Will Coloan” Williams and Lisa Mabry Pulley, alongside tributes and performances that reflected D’Angelo’s deep musical roots. The service was officiated by Bishop Ralland V. Robinson Sr. of New Birth Fellowship Ministries.

Musical tributes were led by Stevie Wonder, Kim Burrell, and The Soultronics & The Vanguard — longtime collaborators of the late artist. Burrell performed “Total Praise,” while Wonder, joined by harpist Brandee Younger, offered renditions of “If It’s Magic,” “The Lord’s Prayer,” and “As.” The performances served as the emotional centerpiece of the service, honoring D’Angelo’s lasting influence on modern soul and R&B.

The program’s acknowledgements listed family members Michael D’Angelo Archer, Imani Archer, Morocco Archer, Luther Archer Jr., and Rodney Archer, as well as close friends, collaborators, and industry peers including Questlove, Marcus Bryant, Melody Short, Dr. Jamal Bryant, Sanaa Lathan, and Breyon Prescott. Pallbearers included Sundiata Archer, Eric Brown, Bakari Cox Muwahkil, Michael Smith, Brian Cox, Wendell Gabriel Cox, and Dan Fairley.

The service concluded with the message printed on the back of the program: “Through music, love, and light, Michael D’Angelo Archer’s spirit will shine forever.” It was a fitting farewell for a musician whose voice, vision, and authenticity defined a generation and whose legacy continues to shape the sound of soul today.

Authored by: TJB Writer

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