Johnny Jenkins and Isaac Hayes did not attend , fearing their reaction would be worse than Zelma Redding 's .
More than 4,500 people came to the funeral , overflowing the 3,000 - seat hall .
Johnny Jenkins and Isaac Hayes did not attend , fearing people 's reaction would be worse than Zelma Redding 's .
More than 4,500 people came to the funeral , overflowing the 3,000 - seat hall .