J. D. Sumner can be heard as the ultradeep way on down on Elviss 1976 recording of Way Down, which was Presleys last released single before his death on August 16, 1977. Gospel Music Is My Life. In 1962, J. D. Sumner became the manager of the Stamps Quartet, and three years later, he left the Blackwood Brothers to sing with them. Today he would be an easy Me Too casualty. Alan Kendall. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jake Hess I found on Findagrave.com. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Sumner sang at Presleys funeral in August 1977. In his later years he enjoyed performing at the Gaither Homecoming concerts. Tony Brown was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and grew up in Walkertown. Website by Lovably. Sumner also sang with the Blackwood Brothers and formed his own quartet for the Dixie Lilly Co. Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall Of Fame as an Year should not be greater than current year. individual in 1983 and was I also inducted as a member of JD Sumner There is a problem with your email/password. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In 1991, Bill Gaither launched his "Homecoming" gospel video series. This is a carousel with slides. Sumner began his career with the Sunny South Quartet. While still singing with the Blackwood Brothers in 1962, Sumner took on the added responsibilities of managing the Stamps Quartet, developing them into one of the top gospel groups in the country. [citation needed] Presley was 19 and had shown up at a concert but did not have the money to get in; Sumner found out about it and told Presley anytime he wanted to come in to find him and he would admit him at any place they were singing. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. [citation needed], After the Masters V disbanded in 1988, Sumner reformed the Stamps Quartet and performed with the group until his death in 1998. Jake married Joyce McWaters, the daughter of a gospel promoter, who sang with her cousins in the Gallant Quartet on October 5, 1952. Anderson Funeral Home provides complete funeral services in Gallatin, TN. Elvis loved the song How Great Thou Art so much that he sang it several times. He was also a notable gospel songwriter and among his compositions are "The Old Country Church", "Crossing Chilly Jordan", "He Means All The World To Me", "Inside The Gate" and "Lord, Teach Me How To Pray". Sunny South Quartet and Dixie Lily Harmoneers, Wayfaring Stranger 1967 performance with The Stamps Quartet, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Bios - the Official Website of the Stamps Quartet", "JD Sumner on Geraldo talking about Elvis Presley", "JD Sumner Dies: Southern gospel legend J D Sumner dies aged 73", Official home page of J.D. Flowers are gratefully declined, however a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in his name is appreciated. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Sumner, whose deep, rich voice appeared on the albums of Elvis Presley and other major artists in a career that spanned 55 years died Monday of a heart attack in Nashville. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jake Hess (8236839)? Privacy | Bill Gaitherspoke about working with J.D. covered me up. J.D. Sumner not only sang at Elvis' funeral but had previously sung at the funeral of Elvis' mother Gladys in 1958. The white gospel music of the day was akin to country music crossed with barbershop quartets. Oops, something didn't work. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. time performing with the Sunshine Boys and the hugely popular recorded with Elvis Presley between 1972 and 1977. I thought you might like to see a memorial for J.D. The two singers struck up a friendship that would last the rest of Elviss life. Their regular bass singer, Richard Sterban, soon left to join the Oak Ridge Boys. JD Sumner was born on the 19th of November, 1924. After his discharge, he formed group the "The Sunny Side Boys." Make sure that the file is a photo. October 8, 2022 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Presleys legacy, critics mostly agree, is that he stood inside the music of black Americans, and presented it to a previously unreceptive, skeptical, prejudiced white audience. He was popular for being a Gospel Singer. When Masters V broke up in 1988, Sumner put the Stamps back together. "[citation needed] Presley's death hit Sumner hard and The Stamps sang at Presley's funeral and Sumner credits Presley with saving his own life by intervening with his own alcohol use. Elvis on stage in the 70s performing How Great Thou Art with J. D. and the Stamps and the Sweet Inspirations. On August 18th, 1977, Presleys father and agent Col. Tom Parker staged an elaborate Memphis funeral for friends and the 10,000 fans lining the highway with motorcade and white Cadillac cortege, all supervised by the Tennessee National Guard. The singer helped found the Gospel Music Assn. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Verify and try again. Funeral Mass will be conducted on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 1:00 P.m. at Our Lady Of The Lake Church with Fr. The story of J. D. Sumner & the Stamps. George Younce, bass singer forthe Cathedral Quartet, told several funny stories of how J.D. A zoya porotsky for Zoya will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM at Nevsky Yablokoff Gilda Price, age 94, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. 2022 The Inspired Funeral. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. An old friend J.D. Add to your scrapbook. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet"), (now simply as "J.D. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8236839/jake-hess. 0 cemeteries found in Juniper, Marion County, Georgia, USA. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. By 1971, Sumner had had enough success to write his autobiography, Gospel Music Is My Life. He also established the National Quartet Convention along with James Blackwood to showcase the various quartets in the industry and the convention became an annual festival and mainstay in the industry that continues to this day. He had a sense of fun and amused audiences with his impression of "the Gooney Bird". Sumner sang in five quartets and was a member of the Blackwood Brothers during their 1950s heyday. Howard Lax, age 79, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. In 1993, Jake retired from gospel music and moved with Joyce to Columbus, Georgia, to be near Becky and her family. While family and close friends were mourning the loss of their loved one, tens of thousands came to Memphis. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He studied harmony at the Stamps-Baxter school, sang with his brothers and organized vocal groups around northern Alabama. As of 2011, he has been surpassed only by the following three vocalists: Dan Britton (1984), Tim Storms (2002 and once more in 2012), and Roger Menees (2011). She married Joel T. Compton, Jr. in April of 1980, and he preceded her in death on July 14, 2014. In 1954 a leading gospel group based in Memphis, the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, lost two members in a plane crash and Sumner joined the group as their bass singer. After the funeral, Churchill's body was carried by train and boat to his final resting place at St. Martin's Church at Bladon. A system error has occurred. The lineup of Fred Daniel on tenor, Ed Wallace on lead, Ace Richman on baritone, and J. D. on bass continued on for five years until June 30, 1954. Presley replied he had no money to get into the show, and Sumner said "Son you come find me when you want to get in, money or not. Contemporary gospel singerMark Lowry told some funny stories about his six-year friendship with J.D. 0 cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. That year, too, he started a new version of The Statesmen, but a year later a doctor ordered him off the road for health reasons. He always stressed the positive side of Presley's personality and never admitted that Elvis took anything other than prescription drugs. In it he wrote, "Gospel music was designed by Christian people as a means of reaching the lost. Make sure that the file is a photo. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. A graveside service for Howard will be held Monday, February 27, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Beth Israel. Search above to list available cemeteries. A native of Lakeland, Fla, John Daniel Family members linked to this person will appear here. During his stay with the Blackwood Brothers, Sumner and James Blackwood helped to establish and promote the National Quartet Convention, the largest annual showcase and festival of Southern gospel music. A visitation for Alena will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Nevsky Yablokoff Zoya Porotsky, age 83, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. [7] Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1997. Failed to report flower. The Rev. The ceremony was supposed to end with a videotape of one ofJ.D. J. D. and Masters V singing We Sure Do Need Him Now in the 1980s. New email address ada@ls.net (LSNET) Keeping the Faith with ELVIS,Allen, Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, If anyone knows any info as to who attended J.D's funeral, who sang at it, who, You do not have permission to delete messages in this group. They left in 1971 following a dispute over pay with Elvis's manager, Colonel Tom Parker. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. El-Hajj Malik Shabazz, also known as Malcom X, was assassinated in 1965 and had a famous funteral in Harlam, New York. Verify and try again. The Stamps were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998. GREAT NEWS! He began his musical career as pianist for the Dixie Melody Boys and then The Oak Ridge Boys. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Elvis had thoughts of joining the group himself and, in 1955, shortly after making his first records, he appeared in a gospel concert with them. After disbanding the Stamps, Sumner formed a new gospel group called Masters V with members of other groups. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Presley was an avid fan of Southern Gospel music and groups such as The Blackwood Brothers and The Statesmen Quartet. In 1949, Sunny South manager Horace Floyd relocated the quartet to Orlando, but Sumner stayed behind in Tampa where he maintained the sponsorship and started a new group, the Dixie Lily Harmoneers, which he sang with for a few months. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. J. D. Sumner ( 19 de novembro de 1924, Lakeland, Myrtle Beach, Carolina do Sul, EUA - 16 de novembro de 1998) ou J.D. Stinky! Share this memorial using social media sites or email. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. BELCHER, Harvey Leon "Sonny" Mr. Harvey Leon Belcher (Sonny) of Covington, GA entered eternal rest on February 14, 2023. Photo by: https://ocregister.com. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Sumner credited Elvis with saving his career, his marriage, and his life, noting that Presley frequently urged him to get help for his alcoholism. Who Gave Eulogy At Elvis Funeral? The Stamps Quartet name had been consistently active in one form or another, sometimes even in numerous forms, since 1924. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? J.D. J.D Sumners Funeral Services? I wouldn't be on the road as much as I am, staying away from my family, if it were not so. (I live fifty miles north of Nashville.) Send Flowers Publish an Obituary. We have set your language to The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Association (GMA) and was co-founder of the National Quartet This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Oops, something didn't work. Learn more about merges. After the Stamps Quartet disbanded in 1980, Sumner with Hovie Lister, Jake Hess, Rosie Rozell, and James Blackwood formed the Masters V as a special consolidation of members of the Blackwood Brothers Quartet and Statesmen Quartet. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. In any newspaper and Legacy.com. Elvis recorded numerous gospel songs during his career, and he frequently incorporated gospel sounds into his secular music. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Try again later. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He served in the U.S. military during World War II. Resend Activation Email. Thanks for your help! [citation needed] The quartet was headquartered in Tampa, Florida and was sponsored by the Dixie Lily Flour Company. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Sumner, Eddie Wallace, Fred Daniels, and Ace Richmond Bass Singer Eric Winston 6.3K views 4 years ago J.D. Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Jewel (Case) Pinnick. composition. Write your message of sympathy today. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Resend Activation Email. [J.D. Try again later. Elvis Presley had used a former gospel group, the Jordanaires, on many of his hit recordings. Sumner Interview (Elvis Presley/Stamps Quartet). The two formed a strong relationship. I attended J.D. In 1956 the Blackwood Brothers Quartet found national acclaim when they won Arthur Godfrey's television talent show. John Daniel Sumner, singer: born Lakeland, Florida 19 November 1924; married (two daughters); died Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 15 November 1998. 08/12/1943 - 02/23/2023. Sumner sang at Presley's funeral in August 1977. There was a problem getting your location. J.D. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He is survived by : his siblings, June Moran (Darren), Thomas, James (Jenny) and Karen Brandt (Stephen); and his nieces and nephews, Robert, Michelle, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Mackenzie and Peter. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Shortly after Elvis's death, Sumner and the Stamps released a tribute album, Elvis Has Left The Building (1977), and there were two further albums, Elvis's Favourite Gospel Songs (1977) and Memories Of Our Friend Elvis (1978). Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Hardwick then spoke and John Mathews, aboyhood friend of J.D. 73-year-old Sumner was found dead of a heart By clicking 'Send comment' you consent to Cross Rhythms storing and processing your personal data. In the audience I recognized JoeGuercio, Glen Hardin, Charlie Hodge, country singer Charlie Walker, andformer Stamp Terry Blackwood. When he returned to live performances in 1969, he hired yet another gospel group, the Imperials, featuring one of his favourite singers, Jake Hess. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Please enter your email and password to sign in. The Stamps performed with several other secular artists besides Presley, including Tammy Wynette, Ronnie Milsap, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Add to your scrapbook. Sumner, who was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1983, died Monday of a heart attack in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where he had gone to perform with the Stamps. An old friend J.D. An album released by J. D. and the Stamps after Elvis's death, Elvis's Favorite Gospel Songs, was nominated for a Grammy in 1978. Remembered for his extremely deep bass voice, Sumner rose to fame as a member of the Grammy-winning Southern gospel groups The Blackwood Brothers and the Stamps Quartet and went on to become a backup vocalist for "King of Rock and Roll" Elvis Presley . Try again. Sumner eventually heeded Elviss advice, got the help he needed to quit drinking, and turned his life around for the better. Presley hired Sumner & The Stamps as his back-up singers in 1971. Born on Christmas Eve, 1927, the last of twelve children born to Stovall and Lydia Hess. Weve updated the security on the site. Failed to delete memorial. He was 73. Aside from his incredibly low bass voice, Sumner's business acumen helped promote Southern Gospel and move it into the mainstream of American culture and music during the 1950s and 1960s. [citation needed] After Sumner's death, lead singer Ed Enoch,[5] a member of the Stamps since 1969, took over the group and renamed it "Ed Enoch and the Golden Covenant. Time and again, Elvis would ask him to repeat low notes. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. They split their time between Atlanta and Wheeling, West Virginia with the occasional trip to Hollywood to sing in Western movies. The Stamps can be heard on most of the records Presley made from 1972 to 1977. He often referred to Sumner as his favorite gospel singer. This account has been disabled. Sumner page Return to Willie Nelson Museum page, Leave J.D. JD Sumner Biography. He helped establish gospel music as mainstream American music. Southern gospel legend J D Sumner dies aged 73 ONE OF the father figures of Southern Gospel, JD Sumner died on November 16th 1998. He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [citation needed], J. D. Sumner was immediately hired by the Blackwood Brothers to sing with them to replace Lyles. She was born on February 21, 1963 in Mt. He was 73. 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