According to Lily, "You could almost throw up your and and draw a crowd" such was their hunger for Gospel Music. From Bolivia. - Piano Original Cathedral member Died in Las Vegas Nevada Farther of Danny Jr of Counts Customs of Las Vegas ( Counting Cars ). Cesar Martinez. Calvary. Lily knew of mixed groups such as The Speers from her Nazarene connection. Don't Threaten. Roger WIles- Lead Son of A/G preacher O Neal Wiles.Went on to be a member of the Imperials and a lawyer and last known pastoring in Raleigh NCScott Pratt-Piano 2 time member The last piano player hired by Earl.last known to be in Bartlesville OK. He took up his own offering that day. Recently discharged Armond Morales was back. At CMA Country Christmas, A Prayer for Courage - Your Daily Prayer - January 18. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. While there he worked as a soloist and also in a group with Don Norman and Robbie Hiner. While with the group, he painted the black Eagle bus that ended up belonging to Mercy Me. Haskell had a publishing company called Homeward Bound. - Lead Album Credit In The Garden , Ill Follow Jesus. With the group at Earls Death. He died in the Nashville area on Oct 15th 1999George Younce- BassWorked with the Weatherfords at the Cathedral of Tomorrow and came back to be a founding member of the Cathedrals.He also worked with the Blue Ridge Quartet. There was an error deleting this problem. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. and Bobby Clark formed the now famous Cathedrals (then a trio before George Younce joined a short while later from the Blue Ridge Quartet.) then on to work with Phil Cross and Poet Voices where he changed his name from Hofacker to Allen. She moved to Texas in her late teens and lived for a while with one of her older brothers and his family. I alsocount it a privilege to have attended his funeral service and to shareit with you. They were based out of Abilene TX for many years. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Death unknown Burial. Earl started the group in 1944 in Long Beach California after a stint as one of the Stamps touring group called Weatherfords/Stamps Quartet. $15, now $10.00 each inc. shipping! It was not unusual for him to walk five miles on a Sunday afternoon to attend a singing convention. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Lillies name to Central EMS, 400 N. 13th Street, West Columbia, Texas. KNYD. Share with Us. Unknown.Curtis Pitman North Carolina.Eric Curtis-Worked with Wendy Bagwell and then Masterpiece for a short time. There had to be few dry eyes after this performance, whichwas followed by very long applause.Near the end of the service, Bill Gaither came to the podium,accompanied by Kevin Williams on simple guitar, and sang a new song hehad written for Glen, "Lord Send Your Angels to Watch Over Me," ."wrap me in your sheltering arms," and the audience learned it and sangalong.In his closing remarks, Rev. Drag images here or select from your computer for Earl Weatherford memorial. Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting our website at www.bakerfuneralhome.net. Popular video sections on Godtube include; Christian bands and singers in Christian music videos, Christian comedians and comedy skits, spoofs . Not the facts just the delivery. Mike Allen Hofacker- BassMike was the last bass singer that Earl worked with vocally. Edit Search New Search Filters (1). Resend Activation Email. then again in ???? We went to Bill Gaithers house and Bill gave us Thanks to Calvary and The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference. Tracy Dartt-Bass Album Credits The Last Sunday Listen To The Smooth Weatherfords ?? All these things have caused me to come to this decision.Steve is planning to continue in some form. Buddy Greene, The Isaacs and Gordon Mote - http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/how-great-thou-art/id262374787, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Still currently on the road full time 1944-2013 Lily Fern Weatherford Retired after 70 years of touring Now living in Tulsa OK. 1944-1991 EARL WEATHERFORD. He lives in the area with his wife. I turned 84 this past November, and have just celebrated my 70th year in full time ministry. Use the 'Report' link on Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, They were one of the west coasts most popular groups and was instrumental in helping with what would become one of the largest gospel music concerts to date in Victorville in 19?? Try again. You can contact him through his website at theweatherfords.com. Steve has been faithful to the Weatherfords for 37 years and he wishes to carry on. Get an email notification whenever someone signs the guestbook. 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Now my ministry is raising money for missions. He was more interested in a church setting. It was said that Bill had to hire 3 people to take his place after he left. C. M. Ward said of Jim " He Has A Good Mind and a Sound Heart, But No Connection In Between. Worked with Jimmy Swaggart in the 19? Rex wanted a full time group on staff to be at The Cathedral every day, but the Weatherfords felt their work was in a different field, namely traveling and singing. Keep it Clean. Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA. and was selected by Hovie Lister to be on his last album. These nine actors are Christians. He is buried at the Paoli Oklahoma cemetery. Steve is planning to continue in some form. Failed to remove flower. Lillie Weatherford. Bobby has a very strong operatic style voice and even worked with an opera company in Florida, As a piano player singer and song writer for the group. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Nathan started singing. The group was working on material for an album when Dallas got a letter from the draft board informing him that he was invited to become a participant in the Vietnam War. Currently residing in TN( Hendersonville ) and still performs with the Classic Imperials and well as solo work through the country. Mike went on to work with a group out of Mississippi ?? These conventions emphasized tight harmonies and vocal blending, even to the point of enunciation of words in the same accent. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Over the last 12 years, her poor body suffered one set back after another and on June 6, 2017 she was free from her earthly body and made whole again. Lillie is survived by her husband, Bill Weatherford; her children, Sherrie Chafin (Jimmy) and Billy Weatherford; brothers, Earl Boykin, Freeman Boykin, and Dannie Boykin (Rhonda); and sisters, Dorothy White, and Faye Duncan (Freddie). Success was soon coming as the Lord blessed Rex Humbard?. "One of the ministers said, "Glen was one of the best cheer leadersGospel Music ever had," as he spoke of Glen always being excited and onfire during his performances. As a 50,000 clear channel station with a nationwide reach, WOWO literally introduced America to The Weatherfords and the calls started coming. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. You have permission to edit this article. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The album was never made and Dallas did indeed serve in Vietnam. Earl Weatherford was born in Oklahoma. Some are not as public with their faith as others but these are all actors that have testified to Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Was doing some solo work after leaving the W's. GREAT NEWS! Show all. Last know to be in Troy Illinois. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Chance of rain 40%.. Cloudy this evening. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Close to 20,000 in attendance. Before moving to Lily's current city of Broken Arrow, OK, Lily lived in Paoli OK. Lily also answers to Lily Fern Weatherford, Lily F Weatherford and Lilly F Weatherford, and perhaps a couple of other names. SHE played with the Weatherfords at the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion in ???? par | Nov 28, 2020 | starbucks font google | check if date field is empty salesforce apex | Nov 28, 2020 | starbucks font google | check if date field is empty salesforce apex Currently living near Springdale ArkansasJames Clark-PianoJames Clark The Big Texan had a style unmatched by any Gospel music pianist. Sang the lowest recorded note on a Weatherford album. A Special Message from Lily Fern Weatherford January 12, 2013. December 18, 2022 (94 years old) View obituary. With 2 W's on his team to start , he hit the mark. Last known to be driving a tour bus professionally out of Nashville. He was an original founding member of the Cathedrals in 1964. She was followedby the Oak Ridge Boys with "Life's Railway to Heaven" acapella. You can contact him through his website at. He moved to California during World War II to work in the shipyards. and then sang back up for county artist Charlie Pride , there he formed a group called Dave & Sugar where he had several songs hit the county charts in 19?? I saw him do it one time at Parker Memorial Baptist church in Lansing Michigan. The Weatherfords sang for Humbard on Sundays and filmed TV on Mondays. Bakersfield California. Now living just north of Nashville TN. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Nathan started singing. Lily soon tired of the constant replacements and in 1948 persuaded Earl to give her a regular singing position in the group. He got them all together at the alter and showed them the way as a group. deceasedLast Known location Tulsa Ok Had a group called the Trumpteers out of Tulsa with Fulton Nash and Rosie RosellLes Roberson- Lead El Paso Texas. He will be making announcements as to the future of the Weatherfords. A life of full time touring finally took its toll when EARL WEATHERFORD died of congestive heart failure while on the road in Long Beach, California. Earl Weatherford died in 1992. came from the Couriers?. Bill did finally sing on a Weatherford album ( Standing On Tradition) on the song "Every Hour"Currently residing in Alexandria Indiana and on your nearest TV. . A Special Message from Lily Fern Weatherford, has been faithful to the Weatherfords for 37 years and he wishes to carry on. One of the best vocal and parts teachers there is. ( listed below ) Currently living in Bright Indiana and singing with her group called " Forgiven. In 1944, she met Earl Weatherford. and then sang back up for county artist Charlie Pride , there he formed a group called Dave & Sugar where he had several songs hit the county charts in 19?? Paoli . accounts, the history behind an article. Anthem Lights Medley of The Best 2022 Radio Hi The Mountains of Mourne by Celtic Thunder. Receive updates on the latest issues of Brazos Monthly. that wasn't a difficult decision because church work was Earl Weatherford's first calling. ??? In 1945, lead singer Harold Turman left the group. His arrangements helped set the style of the group that is still followed to this day. Unknown. All these things have caused me to come to this decision. Paoli Cemetery. and Danny Coker?. I just don't believe I would have a ministry today had Earl not hired me at that time in my life." In 1999, Lily published an autobiography, With All My Heart. Nathen was like plugging Armond back into the sound. She has a home recording studio and still ministers when the opportunities arise.In an interesting twist La Juanna toured with the Weatherfords when Steve was 8 years old, She once again made a tour with Steve on his 2nd West Coast tour when his son Skylar was 8 years old. Southern Gospel News (SGN Scoops) Coastal Media - All Rights Reserved 2023. He was writing songs and wrote several songs that went on to be hit songs such as The Last Sunday and God On The Mountain. Church ministry is still their first love although they can be seen on many concert stages across America. Lily Fern Weatherford? You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Lily Fern Weatherford has always been one of his favoritesingers, and prior to his death, he requested that she sing one of herbest-known songs at his funeral, "Tell My Friends." Currently living near Springdale Arkansas. They moved several times over the next few decades, to Fort Wayne, Indiana, Akron, Ohio, Fontana and Sacramento, California (as part of the staff of Calvary Temple), and Paoli, Oklahoma. Raye Roberson- piano Hemet California. Join Facebook to connect with Lily Fern Weatherford and others you may know. His influences included The Homeland Harmony and The Blackwood Brothers. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Earl Weatherford (19844943)? The enrollment fee being non refundable forced Bill to "go to school " Allowing Bill to have an illustrious career as an english teacher. Lily knew of mixed groups such as The Speers from her Nazarene connection. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Wayne Jones from Ohio.Glen's body lay in state from 12:00-2:00PM, and during this time, wewere treated to the music of Glen's new solo project playing in thebackground. answered Jake Hess?' If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Weatherford Democrat - a place for remembering loved ones; a space for sharing memories, life stories, milestones, to express condolences, and celebrate life of your loved ones. Invalid password or account does not exist. His voice was reminiscent of the late great Jimmy Jones of the Harmonizing Four. This is the definitive roster of Weatherfords Alumni. as organist, when Earl Cox was pianist for the group. There was an error processing your request. The Weatherfords and the Cathedrals first full time bus driver. We stood as he got into the last verse, and most folks wereworshiping. He organized the group for a Gospel radio show on a local station, KGER that took off and became very popular in southern California. ?Dave Roland- LeadDave went on to sing with the ( STAMPS ??) This area had a lot of immigrants from other parts of the US due to the war and war economy. Lila was born May 16, 1925 in Shelby County, MO to Wayne Russell Carroll & Viola (Dahn) Carroll. "Full time" status meant "full time" members. Latest Obituaries. Album Credits Standing On Tradition.Earl invited Bill to join the group as a piano player, after having been the first group to have recorded Bills song " He Touched Me". Lila was preceded in death by her husband Bob S. Weatherford (m. July 1943), and a son, Alan Weatherford. retired. Chad works with Greater Vision. ?Kenny Payne- Piano, Bass , Lead, Baritone, Tenor, Driver, Mechanic , Bass Player. Longtime member Raye Roberson got pregnant and also decided to quit traveling. Lily emphasized, "Ministry, no entertainment, was his first priority. was brought on board to fill that vancany. He was the last regular bass singer that Earl hired. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. ( Old Time Gospel Hour Trio ??) Lets choose to remember these truths in moments of fear and pain. 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. After much prayer and thought, my years of traveling with the Weatherfords will be coming to a close at the end of May, 2013. According to Lily, "Gospel Music was really big in California in those days, and we enjoyed huge crowns almost everywhere." The Weatherfords last meeting with him was at the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion in 19?? Danny Lawson Piano / Vocals Last known Las Vegas working in a church, Tenor Wrote the song Tell My Friends Deceased. His testimony was given every night at the concerts and was touching. Sorry! Thanks for your help! While with the group, he painted the black Eagle bus that ended up belonging to Mercy Me. Billy possesses a classic gospel music style with a slight bit of a cry to his voice that was pleasantly delivered. Lily and Earl hit it off and were married in 1945. a master singer and patient teacher, Earl taught Lily to sing with "heavier tones" and "blend with men." I still enjoy singing, but my heartbeat is the 160 children I have at the orphanage I helped start in the 80's in Thailand. UNKNOWN. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). After moving " over the "grapevine" to Bakersfield in ???? Current Member of the SonfgfellowsHarold Porch- soloistBetty Reynolds- Piano/ vocalsClaude Riggs- Lead/baritone. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. I have sold my home in Paoli, OK and will be moving to Broken Arrow, OK, where my daughter, Susan, and her husband Tim are living. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? and went on to have 2 children Shawna and Chad. Earl favorite line was when he said he waded in water all the way up to his ankles. A Special Message from Lily Fern Weatherford January 12, 2013. He died in Stow Ohio on April-2005 ? Joel was a joy. From Bolivia. 2007- 2010Music Director Portland Ave. Baptist OKCBus Drivers:Bud Seeker The Weatherfords and the Cathedrals first full time bus driver.Mike FailsLarry OrrelGrady Weston- leadRalph Drake-leadJamie Caldwll Went to work with the Dixie Melody Boys and then pastored and then worked in a school in Texas. Although she had previously attended a couple of Sunday afternoon singing Schools, this was Lily Fern's introduction to quartet style Gospel Music. Went on to join the Power Team and pastor as well. they performed three live radio shows per day and sang in a church or concert nearly every n9ight. Had a deep rich voice that blended well with the Weatherford sound. Album Credit Both Sides Of The River Earls last album and Weatherfords first CD, MORE TO FOLLOW. (whom Lily claims as a surrogate son) was hired as bass singer. in 2007, Kelley Looper-lead baritone 2 time member. One of the Weatherfords most unique singing voices. He had a delivery and a style that just touched folks on and off the stage. Jim added an exciting sound to the group. He passed away in 1991 in Lakewood California just a few miles from where he had his first concert. He went on to form his own California based group The Regents. The Weatherfords departed Akron, Ohio, for California in 1963, and the groups The Cathedrals and The Imperials were formed from members of the Weatherfords at this time as well. I do not claim to be a writer, but here is my accounting ofthe facts concerning his funeral.====="Home-Going" -- In Celebration of the Life of Glen Weldon PayneHarold Timmons"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who lovehim, who have called according to his purpose. Bill was hired on the same day that Bills dad had paid to enroll him in college. I turned 84 this past November, and have just celebrated my 70th year in full time ministry. Earl started the group in 1944 in Long Beach California after a stint as one of the Stamps touring group called Weatherfords/Stamps Quartet. Close to 20,000 in attendance. then on to work with Phil Cross and Poet Voices where he changed his name from Hofacker to Allen. Songs Included: I Have Christ~The Value of His Blood~I Touched His Hem~I'm Bound to Bless the Lord~You're My Strength, I'm My Weakness~The Year of Jubilee~In Others I Was There~With All My Heart~Don't Doubt Him Now~Campmeeting Medley/Where the Soul . It was a beautifulrendition, accompanied only by Lari Goss at the piano. ?-1956 Armond Morales (b. I wrote some of them for Earl and Lily Fern. Lily Fern Weatherford - What a Precious Friend Is He Live Performance!! The Cathedrals sang "Healing," whichRoger explained that the verses adapted to him, George, and now Glen.Perhaps one of the greatest happenings at the service was a videoperformance of "We Shall See Jesus" sung by the Cathedrals featuringGlen. 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