Hess was a member of Bill Gaithers Homecoming concert series, and his death is not considered a shock, as he was part of Gaithers Homecoming Christmas Tour. Burger, who lived near Nashville in Brentwood, Tenn., released many albums and videos of his piano music. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. At the age of 16, Jake left home in Haleyville to join The John Daniel Quartet. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. And David Phelps has recently left the group to pursue a solo career. You can really sing "Your First Day in Heaven" with new understanding now. We will truly miss him. Bill served in the United States Air Force. Then shell help me fine-tune them. Jonathan Pierce Hildreth, better known as Jonathan Pierce (November 15, 1967May 9, 2020), [1] [2] was an American CCM, gospel singer from Odessa, Texas and an interior designer in Nashville. As a pre-teen I used to go to the V.F.W. The Gaither Vocal Band has lost another member in the form of Gary McSpadden. Vestal Goodman died peacefully in her sleep at age 78, near Orlando, Fla., after falling ill with influenza just before the Christmas holidays. Price spent almost fifty years in Gospel music with more than two decades as a member of the Blackwood Brothers Quartet. In a survey by the Gaither Music organization, Larry was one of the three most requested soloists on the Gaither Homecoming videos (April, 2014). The trio performed at an evangelistic service in Alexandria, Virginia, and toured throughout the surrounding area. A LITTLE TIME HAS PASSED,JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW-YOU'RE STILL IN OUR PRAYERS AND HEART.JUST THINK WHAT A TIME JAKE IS HAVING.WOW!!!! rather meet him than elvis.. my heart feels like i am one of his family. He died Wednesday while performing on a Gaither Homecoming cruise out of Miami, said family friend Tom Rowland, mayor of Cleveland, Tenn., where Burger grew up. WITH THE BLESSING OF THE LORD HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED BY US LEFT BEHIND/WE LOVE YOU/SAY HELLO TO JOYCE FOR ME/ADRIAN. we Miss you, but God needed you. And Frederick Allen Carpenter, 82, was a student at Anderson College while I was there. During his musical career, Pierce spent time as the lead singer of The Imperials and as part of the Gaither Vocal Band. McSpadden was a former member of the Oak Ridge Boys and a vocal legend who performed with many other groups, including the Statesmen, Oak Ridge Boys, and Imperials. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Rex Nelon, one of the most respected men in Southern Gospel music, died suddenly in London after suffering a heart attack on Jan. 23. Vestal's funeral was well attended, she looked good, and the events of. 2 Flowers or Condolences have been shared with support of Bill's family -. This group performed in tent meetings and on the radio. Read more about the life story of Bill and share your memory. Complications from heart surgery. Joining with Hovie Lister, he began a magical 15 years in which the legendary group recorded for RCA Victor, sang on network television, created one of the earliest syndicated TV shows and blessed audiences all over the country. Jake will surely be missed. With deepest symathy. Jake was the last surviving member of that quartet which won a Grammy Award in 1982. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and have our deepest sympathy. He was the gospel giant, full of humility and love that was shown to everyone. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. This Compilation 2014 Gaither Music Group. Jake in a casual manner and loved him andthe music he shaared with the world. Thanks for everything Mr. Hess. The Rev. When He died in 2004 I was unable to attend his Funeral. jake hess was my hero. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Stephen Hill, 55, of Nashville, TN, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. After quitting the group, Pierce found solo success in Contemporary Christian Music; his voice is notably heard on GVBs I Believe In A Hill Called Mt. Pisgah, Ala., the youngest of 12 children born to the late Stovall and Lydia Hess of Haleyville, Ala. See you one day in Heaven. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Danny Gaither and Bill Gaither were the other members of the group. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Daniel J. He can be reached by email at jameshenrybailey@earthlink.net. Jake will be greatly missed by all of us. Copyright 2023 The warmest thoughts of sympathy go out to you today. WE WILL MISS JAKE'S SMILING FACE ON THE HOMECOMING VIDEOS. Their music was inspired by the Southern gospel music they grew up listening to. Legal Statement. Billie "Bill" Gaither, 83, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, at Spring Arbor of Thomasville. I just don't understand what is going on in Heaven, but I know it must be super special, for those two (Characters) to personally be drafted in heaven in lest than ten days, Could it be the rehersal for heaven's Choir? We love you. A native of Greenville, North Carolina, Hill moved to Tennessee in the 1980s and sang in many, Danny Gaither and Bill Gaither were the other members of the group. Daniel J. My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends in this time of deep sorrow. Funeral sermons include remarks (eulogies) made by ministers regarding the life of a deceased person. Man Man Man, I love the Lord, but i just want to ask him one question today, What is he doing in Heaven, that takes need of Vestal Goodman and her old Boyfriend Jake hess, in less than 10 days? It would make you want to shout. I look forward to shaking his hand and hearing that voice again one day! To the Hess family we send our love. Danny was a college student, and Mary Ann was in the sixth grade. I will surely miss the wonderful voice of Jake Hess! Jul 13, 2013 - Explore Gail Carlisle's board "Christian Singers who have passed", followed by 476 people on Pinterest. SO IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP ME CARRY THE "GOOD NEWS" IN WORD AND SONG .. 35 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Christian Albums chart. Ways to honor Jake Hess's life and legacy. Some of his famous songs are "Because He Lives", "He Touched Me", and "The Longer I Serve Him". "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." & Carolyn Brand. Survivors include his daughter, Becky, and husband, Brent Buck of Columbus; son, Chris, and wife, Cindy, of Columbus; son, Jake Jr., and wife Judy, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren, Emily Trotter and husband Jim, Brent Buck, Lauren Buck, Ansley Buck, Megan Hess, Natalie Hess, Casey Hess, Jake Hess III, Hannah Hess and Emma Hess; one great-grandchild, James Purdy (Bo) Trotter IV; and a sister, OmaDee of Haleyville. Also this year, Burger's album "A Tribute to Bill and Gloria Gaither" was nominated for the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award in the instrumental album category. He was a true gentleman and a Gospel legend. A friend said in a Facebook post that Pierce died while recovering from heart surgery. Jonathan Pierce, the Nashville-based gospel singer, has died at the age of 49. Love Harry and Sue Ikner, MAY THE BLESSINGS OF THE LORD BE WITH THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JAKE,HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL, BUT NOW HE IS WITH THE ONES HE LOVE MOST ,JESUS AND JOYCE,AND MAY HE FOREVER BE HAPPY AND FREE OF PAIN,AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE GREAT RE-UNION OF ALL HIS LOVED ONES IN THE FURTURE. (The Compilation videos are listed at the end). Yesterday at this time, we did our three-mile-walk and two hours later Paul had moved from this world to ano Singing News has learned that long-time Southern Gospel Music broadcaster Paul Heil passed away during the evening of Sunday, Dec. 27th, following a heart attack. He was 68 years old. Born Clyde Lamar Thrasher in 1940, he was known as Buddy most of hi Jerry served with Singing News Magazine from May 1969 until his retirement in 2010, encompassing a total of 492 issues. Stream songs including "Church In the Wildwood (Live)", "The Unclouded Day (Live)" and more. (0) 2010. Pierce was born Jonathan Pierce Hildreth in Odessa, Texas, in November 1970. But, Jake Hess is the real deal. Another album, "New Born Feeling," was nominated in the same category in 1997. The Gaither Vocal Band also lost Mark Lowry, the original tenor in the Bill Gaither Trio. He was a founding member of the National Quartet Convention and received a Life Achievement Award from SESAC. Stephen Hill Remembered. George W. Gaither Alexandria, Indiana December 21, 1913 - January 20, 2005 Tribute Wall Obituary & Events Share a memory Plant a tree Obituary George had lived in Alexandria all of lifetime. Stephen Hill Remembered. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. He will be missed.. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. as elvis said, he was the best. He was 77. Pierce largely retired from music in the early 2000s to focus on his interior design career following the release of his album For You. See more ideas about gaither, southern gospel singers, southern gospel music. In 2008, at the Gaither's Fall Festival, Brian McLaren's book, The Secret Message of Jesus (see Faith Undone for information on that book) was featured in the Readers Breakfast Club. We are praying for your families in your time of loss. Burger started playing when he was 3 years old and debuted on the radio at age 5, Rowland said. Stephen was a gentle giant with a kind, soft-spoken nature and a tenor voice as versatile as it was beautiful. His last few years he pastored in Branson, Missouri, also appearing at one of Bransons entertainment venues. All Rights Reserved. Over the course of two days, more than a dozen Homecoming friends will gather for the first live concert video-taping in more than a decade. Sincerely, Linda and Garnett Smith. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Morningside Baptist Church in Columbus, according to McMullen Funeral Home. Goodman began singing gospel music in the 1940s with her family and eventually became a staple of the Gaither Homecoming concerts. We first saw Jake with the Statesmen in 1960, in Long Beach California! MM. Jonathan Pierce pictured on his Facebook page in 2016. Anticipating a large turnout and knowing that there was much. Dear Hess Family I enjoyed your dad's music and singing with the gaithers so much an I even got a chance to meet and talk to both of your parents at failyfest before your mom died.My prayers are with you . You were and are a blessing to God. Was A good christain man and insprired my family and me for many years.Will be missed by everyone.May God Blees his family and friends. Please keep the family in prayer as they cope with this sudden, tragic loss. I WISH I HAD KNOWN HIM. Right now, there are 0 Gaither Vocal Band concert tickets available for the band's final performance. I will never know or feel the depth of your loss, but know my prayers are being offered for all of you to have comfort and peace. Jack Toney) [Live], Leaning On the Everlasting Arms (feat. Stephen was in the middle of a sound check before a solo concert in Lumberton, North Carolina, when he suffered a massive heart attack that took his life. Homecoming Cookbook with Gloria Gaither $19.95 Add to Cart Gaither Vocal Band: That's Gospel, Brother DVD & CD $24.95 Add to Cart Airing Now on TV Love, God Devotional by Lynda Randle $24.95 Add to Cart New Something Beautiful by Gloria Gaither Audiobook $21.95 Add to Cart Sandi Patty: Forever Grateful DVD & CD $19.95 Add to Cart They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. Danny was a college student, and Mary Ann was in the sixth grade. In 1977, Jake sang at Elvis' funeral, just as he had at services for Hank Williams in 1953. The Homecoming family is extremely sad to announce that our dear friend, Stephen Hill, passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, August 5. He was so talented that he later toured with the band and, Nashville, Tennessee, native Stephen Hill died unexpectedly Sunday morning while performing in his final concert. Interior Staterooms: A starter option for those wanting an interior cabin, these cozy staterooms include two luxurious twin beds (convertible to a queen-size), a sitting area, vanity area and private bathroom with approximately 151-233 square feet of space. Jake is in the best of company! always looked forward to watching the Bill Gaither Homecoming programs and listen to Jake Hess. Ben later became the music director of the Gaither Homecoming programs. How my life has been enriched! SUE. In later years, Jake joined The Masters V, composed of Hovie Lister, Rosie Rozell, J.D. INTERIOR STATEROOMS. After all "Death Ain'it No Big Deal" Heavens gain is surley our loss. Thank you for sharing Jake with us. My cousin called various churches until he found one that was in need of a piano. Gloria Gaither is also on the Advisory Board for the Spirit and Place Festival, an organization sympathetic to the "new (age) spirituality." Gilead; step-daughter, Julie Jones of Charlotte, sister, Pauline Lurye of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Mitch Gaither (Shae) of Lexington, Allison Koonts (Daniel) of Landis, NC. He always had time to say hello and talk a minute. "They have not done an autopsy yet, but they suspect it was a heart attack," Rowland said. Stephen Hill was 55. READ NEXT: Teenage Porn Star Controversy Rocks California High School, Jonathan Pierce Dead: Gospel Singer Dies at 49, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. We had the honor and privilege of sharing the same stage with Mr. Hess. Get the \"Give the World a Smile\" \u0026 \"Sweeter As The Days Go By\" DVDs \u0026 CDs here! We believe heaven's choir just became louder and clearer in song. WE ALL KNOW HE HAS A BIG SMILE ON HIS FACE NOW THAT HE, VESTEL AND JOYCE ARE SINGING FOR THE LORD JUST AS HE ALWAYS HAS.I WILL ENJOY ALL HIS MUSIC, HIS BOOK AND REMEMBER THE TIMES I HAVE MET AND TALKED TO HIM. I had the awsome priviledge of singing a trio with you and Jake that night. Gary McSpadden became the third member of the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 when Danny Gaither went out on his own. My deepest condolences to the Hess family on your loss. She had many of his tapes and played them over and over. He was a graduate of Alexandria High School-Class of 1932. Buy the full length DVD/CD 'Homecoming Texas Style' Here: smarturl.it/GM.HTS Available at iTunes: smarturl.it/GM.HTS.iT Subscribe to Gaither Music YouTube Channel: smarturl.it/GaitherMusicTV_Subsc Subscribe to GaitherVEVO Channel:, Teenage Porn Star Controversy Rocks California High School. Sep 5, 2018 - Explore MerryLaverne Borden-Moss's board "Gaither's Singers that passed away.", followed by 295 people on Pinterest. In December 1999, Pierce took his talents to musical theater, appearing in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at McMullen Funeral Home, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus. He was a tool and die maker at Delco-Remy, formerly of Anderson for 32 years retiring in 1972. What a great singer, i!ve listened to him over 50 years. Thanks for sharing him with us. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS VIDEO. Get the "Give the World a Smile" & "Sweeter As The Days Go By" DVDs & CDs here! met jake one time. Sincerely, Barbara Cowart Bush. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Thank you. NASHVILLE, Tenn. Gospel music pianist Anthony Burger, who played for the popular Gaither Homecoming shows and earned Dove Award nominations for his albums of instrumental music, collapsed and died during a performance. These were his family by blood, but Jake also leaves behind Bill and Gloria Gaither and all of his "Homecoming" friends. Jake, you have run a good race, you have fought a good fight. They appreciate the prayers his wonderful friends have offered during his illness and ask that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Guido Evangelistic Association in Metter, Ga. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry atwww.mcmullenfuneralhome.com. Two former schoolmates succumbed. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Auditorium in Greeneville, TN to hear the Statesmen, Blackwood Brothers, etc. We saw Jake at Publix one Saturday, and my husband asked him to come over and say hello to my mother. You have inspired us to do the same. Love and prayers to all the Hess family. Hebron Baptist Church in Elmore, AL several years ago with your Dad? After a few minutes you realize, you know, it really doesnt matter.. The character was named after Jones native home of Savannah, Georgia. Stephen Hill was born on October 2, 1956, in Kirksville, Mo. He sang for The Speer Family for most of his career. He was a blessing to us with his smiles and his singing. Price was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998. Before joining the Gaither Vocal Band, Gary McSpadden was a member of the Jake Hess Imperials and recorded three albums with the group. He was 68 years old.Nelon was in London to record music for the Gaither Homecoming Tour. He was so talented that he later toured with the band and performed in front of the Iron Lady. On 8 October 1960, indicating the degree of their success, they . Below is one of the last things Stephen posted on his Facebook page. Gary sang with the Gaither organization for a decade before leaving to concentrate on a solo career and other music industry aspects. Thank you Jake for your Music. 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