The Thanksgiving service for veteran dancehall and gospel artiste Lt. Stitchie is set for Saturday, November 14.

The proceedings are set for Louise Bennett Garden Theatre at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew, beginning at 10 am.

Lt. Stitchie, whose given name was Cleve Aman Laing, died on September 28 at Kingston Public Hospital, a day before his 64th birthday.

He had experienced significant health challenges following a stroke in September 2024.

The schoolteacher-turned DJ emerged as one of dancehall’s prominent voices during the 1980s and 1990s. He was known for a rapid-fire delivery, superior wordplay and energetic performances.

His musical catalogue includes hits such as “Wear Yuh Size” and “Natty Dread.” He was the first dancehall artiste to sign a deal with Atlantic Records in the US, in 1988.

For his contribution to music, Stitchie was awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer in 2021.