The family of the late Edward Lanslotte Solomon regret to announce his passing on November 27th, 2022.
Left to mourn his/her passing are:
Children and spouses – Jamil Solomon (Simone), Tauna Alcott(Michael), Krista Bradshaw (Nevron)
Brothers/Sisters and spouses – Harwell McCoy (Francelia), Kerith McCoy (Mary), Cheryl Gealy
Number of Grandchildren - 3
Number of Great Grandchildren - 3
And numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 11a.m. at The Lions Center on Saturday January 7th, 2023. Viewing for friends will be held from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 6 January, 2023 at Bodden Funeral Service.
Interment will follow at the Bodden Town Cemetery.
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Funeral Program - Final 01.03.2023
CMEA says
January 6, 2023 at 3:56 pm“Sollie” was the best of us. He is and will always be our brother. He was an awesome singer and conga player, we remember him with the bands, Humble and the Meek & Mainstream. He was iconic in the music industry so much; that the CMEA gave him the Icon Award of 2016 for his extraordinary contribution to the Cayman Islands music industry. He will be greatly missed by all.
From:
The President of The Cayman Music & Entertainment Association
Steve Reid
Nan Solomon says
January 7, 2023 at 10:15 amCondolences to the entire family.
Dody Denman says
January 9, 2023 at 1:54 pmMy husband said I should leave this for Edward’s family. I was so heartbroken I had to write to ease the pain. I miss him…
My dearest of friends, one I’ve loved as a brother, passed away this week. I met Edward Solomon in June of 1988. I was in Grand Cayman covering the Second Annual International Aviation Week. After a hot day on the tarmac, I was in a well deserved shower when I heard the most wonderful calypso music and the most incredibly raspy voice. I threw a beach towel around me and told my friend traveling with me, “I don’t know who that is, but I am in love.” Little did I know how prophetic those words would be.
As I stood on the balcony listening to the band, Edward was the lead singer and he grinned and swayed as his hands coaxed the rhythm from the conga drums. He pointed up to the balcony and in that moment we became friends. He was a bit of a character when we met…long dreadlocks, smoked, drank, drugs. Not my usual crowd, but there was something special about Edward. Over the years, I watched him give it all up and follow Jesus. Our friendship grew over the years, but there was a special connection from the very beginning. We were brother and sister of the heart. Edward was affectionately known as “Sollie”, Ed, Eddie, but he was always Edward to me.
I visited him often, I went to church with him, and I visited his childhood home. I also joined him several times when he would visit his mother in the nursing home. Edward went every day and fed her. I think that says all you need to know about the man. When she passed, he asked me to write her obituary.
In 2016 the Cayman Music and Entertainment Association awarded Ed with their highest honor – the ICON Award. It is an award presented to an individual who has significantly advanced the development of music and culture in Cayman. There is not much more to say except “well deserved.” When he first realized he was receiving the award, Edward called me in a panic, “They are going to want me to give a speech. I don’t know what to say.” We chatted a bit, I asked questions, and soon I had written his speech, using his words and what he wanted to say.
Edward was well known for his fashion and style. He owned the iconic fashion store Arabus for almost fifty years and was heartbroken to leave it. I spent many hours just sitting and talking with him there. At work he was impeccably dressed. Edward loved beautiful and fashionable clothes. However, my minds image is of a man in running shorts and tank tops, standing over the kitchen cabinets eating saltines with jelly.
Not long after Arabus closed, Edward developed Parkinson’s and Dementia. The last time I spoke to him he was as kind as ever, but I’m not certain he really knew who he was talking to.
I will miss his warm, ready, sincere smile. I will miss his music. I will miss his laughter. I will miss his hugs. I will miss sitting on the sofa just watching television. I will miss my friend. I’ve loved you 34 years and I am so grateful to know I will see you again.