The Jackson 5 Tito Jackson Laid To Rest Close To Brother Michael Jackson

The late Tito Jacksonis now resting peacefully alongside his famous brother Michael Jackson!

The Jackson 5 member was buried by his family and loved ones at an elaborate funeral ceremony in California one month after he passed away.

Tito Jackson reportedly suffered a heart attack on his way to Oklahoma from New Mexico before his passing at 70 years old.

The founding member of the famous band was lowered to the ground at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California -- where pop legend Michael was buried after he died in 2009 at 50 years old.

Michael's kids, Paris and Jackson, were spotted engaging other family members right outside the venue of the funeral service. Marlon Jackson and his sister, La Toya Jackson, were also present to pay their last respect to the music icons. 

TMZ reported that other Jackson family members present included Jafaar and Jermagesty, who are Jermaine Jackson's sons with ex-wife Alejandra Loaiza.

Tito's kids released a statement confirming his death in a joint Instagram post on their official 3T band page. The Blast noted that the post featured pictures showcasing his life and times, including throwback pictures of him in The Jackson 5 with his brothers.

The group consisted of the late Tito and his brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and the late Michael, as the slideshow continued with old pictures of the father bonding with his young sons and a snap of him performing on stage with 3T.

The last image featured Tito in his signature black bowler hat and shades. The grieving sons accompanied the heartwarming images with touching tribute, honoring their father's iconic life and legacy.

The emotional caption and death announcement began with Tito's son writing, "It's with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson, is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened, and heartbroken."

He was described as an "incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being, they added aliases he was known as, including, "Tito Jackson," "Coach Tito," and "Poppa T."

"Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously. It will forever be 'Tito Time' for us. Please remember to do what our father always preached, and that is 'Love One Another.' We love you, Pops," Taj, TJ, and Taryll concluded in the post, adding, "#titojackson #titotime #loveoneanother."

The post gathered significant engagement from fans and followers who reminisced on Tito's life as a father, and a music legend.

The Jackson 5, later known as The Jacksons, was founded in 1964 in Gary, Indiana. The group was an American pop band composed of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and the late Michael and was managed by their father and musician, Joe Jackson.

Joe set the brothers on the path of fame after discovering Tito's musical talent and passion during a guitar-playing session. Tito's dedication to playing despite a broken string spurred Joe to buy him his guitar.

By 1965, Tito had formed a band with his brothers and recruited childhood friends Reynaud Jones and Milford Hite to play the keyboards and drums. 

He led the group to win their first talent show at Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1966, then signed a record deal with Steeltown Records in 1967.

After releasing two singles, the Jackson 5 left Steeltown Records and signed with Motown in 1968. They became the first group to debut with four consecutive number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Tito may have foreshadowed his death a few days prior when he made a quick stop in Munich while there for a performance with his brothers to honor his late brother, Michael.

As shared by The Blast, the trio visited the Orlando di Lasso Statue, a beautiful tribute to the King of Pop, who passed away in 2009. Tito penned a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing his gratitude for the memorial.

His touching caption read: "Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson. We're deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive."

The statue holds a significant spot in Michael's career as his legendary "HIStory" tour made a stop in Munich in 1997.  The place has since become a destination for thousands of fans who troop to pay homage to the king of pop.

The visit was also a chance for Tito, a founding member of The Jackson 5, to look back on the formidable career he and his brothers, including the "Thriller" singer, has built over the years.

The official cause of Tito Jackson's death is yet to be announced. Rest in peace to the musical genius!