The funeral of popular comedian Jethro brought Truro to a standstill with crowds turning out to pay their respects on his final journey.
Mourners arrive for the funeral of Cornish comedian Jethro at Truro Cathedral in Cornwall. Jethro, real name Geoffrey Rowe, died on December 14 after contracting Covid-19. Picture date: Monday January 3, 2022.
The Cornish comic died on December 14 at the age of 73 after contracting Covid-19.
Real name Geoffrey Rowe, the comedy star built his name in the 1980s and 1990s, only announcing his retirement in 2020 after almost 50 years of touring.
Jim Davidson (right) with Reverend Canon Alan Bashforth ahead of the funeral of Cornish comedian Jethro at Truro Cathedral in Cornwall. Jethro, real name Geoffrey Rowe, died on December 14 after contracting Covid-19. Picture date: Monday January 3, 2022.
A funeral procession set off from his club in Lewdown, Okehampton, at 10am on Monday, and travelled through Lifton before going on to Truro where a procession was held at the War Memorial.
The service, at Truro Cathedral, began at around midday and conducted by the Reverend Canon Alan Bashforth and Reverend Tim Hodge.
A mourner holds an order of service at the funeral of Cornish comedian Jethro at Truro Cathedral in Cornwall. Jethro, real name Geoffrey Rowe, died on December 14 after contracting Covid-19. Picture date: Monday January 3, 2022.
A eulogy will be read out on behalf of Jethro’s family, and speakers will include his long-time agent John Miles and stand-up comic Jim Davidson.
The coffin is carried into the funeral service of Cornish comedian Jethro at Truro Cathedral in Cornwall. Jethro, real name Geoffrey Rowe, died on December 14 after contracting Covid-19. Picture date: Monday January 3, 2022.
Hymns including The Old Rugged Cross and the traditional song Trelawny will be sung, accompanied by Cornish folk band The Oggymen.
When he died, Jethro was double jabbed and had had a booster vaccination, it is understood.
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