person will not be tolerated. Billy possesses a classic gospel music style with a slight bit of a cry to his voice that was pleasantly delivered. Mark added an excitement to the sound with his ability to sing the high parts with power. It ended up being a part of the Cathedrals publishing group when Haskell joined that group in 19?? Try again later. A Special Message from Lily Fern Weatherford January 12, 2013. Rex Humbard andRev. Upon leaving the Weatherfords, LaJuana joined with her own family, The Murphys, and continued to tour in music ministry for several more years. Billy Brisindine-Lead Album Credit Listen To The Smooth Weatherfords. Create an Obituary. THE WEATHERFORD TEAM ALUMNIlast updated informationSept 8 2016 This is the definitive roster of Weatherfords Alumni. Lily knew of mixed groups such as The Speers from her Nazarene connection. The Ransomed One. Sixteen year old Armond Morales? He was always fun to be around.Kelley Looper-lead baritone 2 time memberKelley was a member of the group and was on the Spirit Of The West album, His sweet style of singing and demeanor made him a true southern gentleman. SHE played with the Weatherfords at the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion in ???? Fulton joined the group twice, first in 19?? accounts, the history behind an article. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Let others know about your loved one's death. I turned 84 this past November, and have just celebrated my 70th year in full time ministry. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Earl started the group in 1944 in Long Beach California after a stint as one of the Stamps touring group called Weatherfords/Stamps Quartet. Lets choose to remember these truths in moments of fear and pain. She met Bill Weatherford and they married on March 3, 1960. They were based out of Abilene TX for many years. Mickey Vaughn- Piano- Bus DriverWas in a group in the Dallas area called Thorns & Roses. Steve is planning to continue in some form. Steve has traveled with the group every since. From Bolivia. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Paoli . Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? that is degrading to another person. David Engles-Lead, Living in Broken Arrow Oklahoma pastoring and has several radio stations throughout the country. then again in ???? He got them all together at the alter and showed them the way as a group. Now living just north of Nashville TN. The one thing he never did get was the fact he taught me how to raise money in churches. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. She was a superb cook and always made special treats for the retired firemen. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Earl Weatherford I found on Findagrave.com. He was the last regular bass singer that Earl hired. His testimony was given every night at the concerts and was touching. Gospel Music News and Information & Home of the Diamond Awards, A Special Message from Lily Fern Weatherford I was in awe of him and your Mom when I met them because I had wanted to sing for them since I was 14 years old. During their "Ft Wayne" years, Armond Morales was drafted into the military and George Younce replaced him. ?? To this day every one asks, Where is that real tall singer. In those days, afternoon singing conventions were a common occurrence. He moved from Suisun City CA to Nashville in 2008. 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. Weatherfords 1st Piano Player, Dorothy went on to be in her family group with Vernon. The Weatherfords have always depended on the church and free will love offerings to keep us going. After leaving the Cathedral, his family went on the road singing Haskell lives with his wife.JoLee in Wichita Kansas, Ken Williams- Lead Album Credits The Last Sunday. This account has been disabled. Just a couple more member changes and the group would be set. In order to be closer to the center of Gospel music, and to take advantage of a radio contract, The Weatherfords ended up at WOWO in Fort Wayne, Indiana. While there he worked as a soloist and also in a group with Don Norman and Robbie Hiner. In 1944, she met Earl Weatherford. Is seen on the Standing On Tradition album but the vocals were Eric Curtis. Longtime member Raye Roberson got pregnant and also decided to quit traveling. Starting in 1964 -Steve traveled full time with the group singing a few songs each night. With the group at Earls Death. Paoli Cemetery. Tim Chevront-Lead Smooth Country Album. Lily left the group to spend more time with a new son. But not the first group to release it. It was said that Bill had to hire 3 people to take his place after he left. as baritone. Oops, something didn't work. Buy it now: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/how-great-thou-art/id262374787, To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that December 15, 2022 (83 years old) View obituary. Rex Humbard at that time. Lily Weatherford is 94 years old and was born on 11/25/1928. Unknown.Curtis Pitman North Carolina.Eric Curtis-Worked with Wendy Bagwell and then Masterpiece for a short time. Lily Fern Weatherford - What a Precious Friend Is He Live Performance!! Chris was married to Bill Shnee ( a top hollywood music producer. 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. 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. Rick White, from First Baptist Church, and Rev. Currently living near Springdale Arkansas. 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 . Throughout the sixties and seventies, The Weatherfords traveled the country. and Raye Roberson?, hit the road full time. ), Cloid was Bill Gaithers first employee other than family as a bass player and a bus driver. After leaving the Cathedral, his family went on the road singing Haskell lives with his wife.JoLee in Wichita KansasKen Williams- Lead Album Credits The Last Sunday. We have set your language to Ben Johnson- Briefly held the title of the longest running temporary member of the Weatherford. Lila Marie (Carroll) Weatherford, passed away May 23, 2021. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. These included Joel Hemphill, James Blackwood,Les Beasley, The Gaither Vocal Band, Oak Ridge Boys, Lily FernWeatherford, Ann Downing, Rex and Judy Nelon, and many others. Last know to be in Troy Illinois. Scattered thunderstorms developing after midnight. While attending a singing convention, Earl met the beautiful sixteen year old Lily Fern Goble (later Lily Fern Weatherford) who would have profound influence on the his future. 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). We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He became a full time member on the 4th of July 1976. Haskell had a publishing company called Homeward Bound. Bill Gaither- Piano/ Vocals. He is buried at the Paoli Oklahoma cemetery. She also recalls that many of the churches in California used Vaughan or Stamps/Baxter books as regular "church hymnals." While there he worked as a soloist and also in a group with Don Norman and Robbie Hiner. Try again later. and was selected by Hovie Lister to be on his last album. Armond last performed with the Weatherfords at their very last ( unknown at the time ) appearance at the National Quartet Convention. ?They were working as music leaders in a AG Church in Prescott AZ UNKNOWN. This browser does not support getting your location. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Recently in touch with his family and are working on more information about Earl. Hollywood is a place that you would not typically identify with the Christian faith. Cesar Martinez January 23, 1930 - December 28, 2022 Fort Worth, Texas - Cesar Martinez, 92 passed away on December 28, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. He left the group shortly after getting married and was in the Coast Guard for a time in Texas. There are many more films and actors or actresses that do not exemplify good morals and character. He also liked I've Got a Longing. Joseph William Dubey. He was going to a church pastored by Doyle Ankrum and Doyle asked him to sing a song after a Weatherford concert. ?One of the best known former members of the Weatherfords. His classic song What a Precious Friend is a signature sound of the Weatherfords. was preaching in an old, refurbished theater in Akron, Ohio called Calvary Temple. Recently discharged Armond Morales was back. 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. Piano Pastored Victorville Assembly of God until his death in 200? 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. Is seen on the Standing On Tradition album but the vocals were Eric Curtis. i will be making our annual Florida tour that will last through February as well as one more tour to California and once that is completed at the end of May, I will be retiring. Her singing style changed the sound of the group with 2 female singers on some of the songs. He moved from Suisun City CA to Nashville in 2008. While the group was in the back of the church at the record table. Lily soon tired of the constant replacements and in 1948 persuaded Earl to give her a regular singing position in the group. Lila Marie Weatherford. And he lives with his wife Faye in Brooksville Florida.Dallas Holm-Lead BaritoneDallas was a member of the group for a very short time. ---and was touring the country as a soloist before his death on May 28th 1994 - info via Scott Evans. His singing style added to the smooth sound that is distinctly Weatherfords. Wrote a song almost every day. He got them all together at the alter and showed them the way as a group. he was seen on the nationally televised Old Time Gospel Hour program. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Earls last piano player. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Over the past several years, there have been so many changes in the economy and and state of the country that it has become financially unfeasible for me to continue on in the same manner of ministry. REG. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. You have permission to edit this article. Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA. After much prayer and thought, my years of traveling with the Weatherfords will be coming to a close at the end of May, 2013. Cloid and Debbie both were in the group in ?? 0 cemeteries found in Paoli, Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Dale Rickards, 56 - May 22, 2020. now. GREAT NEWS! According to Lily, "You could almost throw up your and and draw a crowd" such was their hunger for Gospel Music. She started and ran a daycare (The Tottery) from her home in the 1950s, worked for the Clarence, Mo and South Shelby School Districts as a cafeteria worker, was an advertising salesperson for Townsend Communications and help managed her husbands trucking business. His son in law Ernie Haas worked with the Cathedrals and went on to work as a soloist before starting his own group Signature Sound. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. and then went on to work with Danny Gaither and went full time on the road in full time in ??? ?where he had lived since he joined the Cathedrals in 1964Bobby Clark-Tenor1961Tenor singer for the group while in Akron, another founding member of the Cathedrals. Ladies Auxiliary. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19844943/earl-weatherford. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Died in Knoxville TN 2010, Chris was from Gardena California and had a group with her 3 other sisters Cindy Frances and Joan. I turned 84 this past November, and have just celebrated my 70th year in full time ministry. Danny Lawson Piano / Vocals Last known Las Vegas working in a church, Tenor Wrote the song Tell My Friends Deceased. Went to pastor in Bakersfield California, now living in Texas. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Billy Brisindine-Lead Album Credit Listen To The Smooth Weatherfords. There are many other actors that are lesser known that are Christian but we will save those for another article. The only time that ever happened with the Weatherfords. Cloid and Debbie both were in the group in ?? Currently a photographer Living near Portland Oregon. LaJuana , in her own words, recalls: One of my most vivid memories of my time with the Weatherfords was the week that Earl decided to pay me my whole salary in quarters! The Weatherford's list of impressive former members reads like a Who's Who of former and today's great Gospel singers. What should they primarily do with the money. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. 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. Joel was a joy. Originally from Minnesota, Tracy was a member of the Country Congregation of California before joining the W's in 19?? We are proud of our heritage and want to thank the folks who were a part of it. Doyle Mc Alister- Bass- bus driver Broken Arrow OK. Has Group the. I turned 84 this past November, and have just celebrated my 70th year in full time ministry. 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. Lily and Earl hit it off and were married in 1945. i will be making our annual Florida tour that will last through February as well as one more tour to California and once that is completed at the end of May, I will be retiring. $15, now $10.00 each inc. shipping! Born in 25 Nov 1928 and died in unknown Paoli, Oklahoma Lily Fern Goble Weatherford A note regarding this site: This website is the property of Susan Weatherford . )Cloid Baker-Lead Cloid was Bill Gaithers first employee other than family as a bass player and a bus driver. Currently residing in TN( Hendersonville ) and still performs with the Classic Imperials and well as solo work through the country. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Her singing style changed the sound of the group with 2 female singers on some of the songs. ?s Also toured with Bill Gaither in the Trio days as well as working with his family group for many years. (Oakland City TN ) with his wife Hazel do a very limited amount of concert every year as of 2005Armond Morales -Bass One of the best known former bass singers of the Weatherfords. Steve has been faithful to the Weatherfords for 37 years and he wishes to carry on. In 1953, WOWO went to "canned" music, which left The Weatherfords without a radio contract. ?Originally from Minnesota, Tracy was a member of the Country Congregation of California before joining the W's in 19?? Earl Weatherford died in 1992. You can always change this later in your Account settings. ?Dave Roland- LeadDave went on to sing with the ( STAMPS ??) All rights reserved. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He grew up listening to Gospel music and was heavily influenced by the male quartets. Still currently on the road full time1944-2013 Lily Fern WeatherfordRetired after 70 years of touringNow living in Tulsa OK.1944-1991 EARL WEATHERFORD. was born November 25, 1928, in Bethany Oklahoma to a strict Nazarene family, Lily Fern Goble was a PK (preacher's kid). It was Hoppy, Glen, Henry,or Danny, Him, and Armond. ?Bob brought to the group a sound like no other. A Special Message from Lily Fern Weatherford, has been faithful to the Weatherfords for 37 years and he wishes to carry on. ( listed below ) Currently living in Bright Indiana and singing with her group called " Forgiven. 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. as organist, when Earl Cox was pianist for the group. Lillie Weatherford. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. UNKNOWN. 500 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, 1001 Sunset Avenue, Liberty, Missouri 64068, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The Weatherfords have always been more of a church group." His voice was almost a carbon copy of Armond Morales but much much lower. Sang the lowest recorded note on a Weatherford album. Her family moved to the Los Angeles, California area when she was four years old so that her father could pursue his ministry. Nathen was like plugging Armond back into the sound. Steven Earl Weatherford 1964-Steve WeatherfordSteven E. Weatherford started touring with the group in 1964 singing a few songs each night. His classic song What a Precious Friend is a signature sound of the Weatherfords. Church ministry is still their first love although they can be seen on many concert stages across America. Buddy Cambell- Lead UnknownKen Carter- Lead, Last Known location Stillwater OklahomaBrenda Clark- Organ- vocalsVic Clay- Guitar, vocals, Producer in Nashville TNDon Cook- Baritone Had a deep rich voice that blended well with the Weatherford sound. Original members included Earl Weatherford; tenor, Harold Turman?, lead; Bob Gillis?, bass and Grady Weston? Was leading music at a Baptist Church in Rome Georgia at the time of his untimely death. However, there are actors that do live by faith. Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting our website at www.bakerfuneralhome.net. Currently a photographer Living near Portland Oregon. In 1999, Lily published an autobiography, With All My Heart. Close to 20,000 in attendance. Weatherfords 2nd Bass Singer Welder Deceased Southern California, Jim Holbrook- Piano, lead baritone Living in Michigan Album Credits-- more to follow. ??? This is the definitive roster of Weatherfords Alumni. Lillie is preceded in death by her grandson, Wesley Chafin; her parents, Moscow and Lillender Boykin; her brothers, Moscow Boykin and Vernon Boykin; her sisters, Virginia Creekmore and Georgia Phillips. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Earl started the group in 1944 in Long Beach California after a stint as one of the Stamps touring group called Weatherfords/Stamps Quartet. I would appreciate it if you would support him as you have supported us with your love and prayers. ???? This site is a proud member of the Salem Web Network, a subsidiary of Salem Media Group. He was driving a tour bus part time at the time of his death. . We stood as he got into the last verse, and most folks wereworshiping. Lillie was born on February 20, 1943 to Moscow and Lillender Boykin in Tuscumbia, Alabama. ( listed below ) Currently living in Bright Indiana and singing with her group called " Forgiven. Went to work with the Dixie Melody Boys and then pastored and then worked in a school in Texas. Earl Had Lily sing The Ransomed One for him and Gloria and they like it. He went on to become a founding member of the Imperials when Jake Hess was looking to form a Statesmen style of performing group with a smooth singing style of the Weatherfords. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Son of Dorothy Payne. www.getconnectedministries.orgBILL SAYS:" I credit your Dad with saving my life, and helping me with my ministry. I turned 84 this past November, and have just celebrated my 70th year in full time ministry. and went on to have 2 children Shawna and Chad. 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. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. He is buried at the Paoli Oklahoma cemetery. Radio or Television station ??? Roy is and has been a prolific writer and artist for the Singing News Magazine as well as other publications. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [citation needed] They also worked in collaboration with evangelist Rex Humbard between 1953 and 1963. That gave them five days for "Weatherford" business, a business that was making more demands on the ever popular group as Rex Humbard? After moving " over the "grapevine" to Bakersfield in ???? For a short time, she moved to the piano when Cox left. The album was never made and Dallas did indeed serve in Vietnam. Having formed the Gaither Trio with his brother Danny and sister Maryanne and later his wife Gloria, he went one to have yet another career in Gospel music. Low 67F. Chris was married to Bill Shnee ( a top hollywood music producer. A system error has occurred. A visitation will be held from 1:30-2:30pm, and memorial services at 3:00pm all on Saturday, June 5th at Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset Ave., Liberty, MO 64068. Bethany, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA. Returning to the group after Earls death. A memorial visitation will also be held from 1:30-2:30pm, Sunday, June 6th at Clarence United Methodist Church, 301 S Center St, Clarence, MO 63437. Dave went on to sing with the ( STAMPS ??) Bakersfield California. 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 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. Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Was known for his great recitations. Please come out to these final dates and see us if you possible can. Standing 6'9 Bill holds the record for the tallest group member. Lila was preceded in death by her husband Bob S. Weatherford (m. July 1943), and a son, Alan Weatherford. Lily, Earl and Armond hit the road with Mack Evans? cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. It ended up being a part of the Cathedrals publishing group when Haskell joined that group in 19?? No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. According to Lily, "Gospel Music was really big in California in those days, and we enjoyed huge crowns almost everywhere." He had a unique style of playing and a personality that brought people to the stage after the concerts. David Kenny and his sister ?? Featured Obituary. The Weatherfords sang for Humbard on Sundays and filmed TV on Mondays. Lillies homemade banana pudding and her sage dressing were a favorite of the firemen. 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. (earl was a male quartet kind of guy.) Your Scrapbook is currently empty. i will be making our annual Florida tour that will last through . Earl and Lily had two children. ?with the group they founded " Forgiven "Glen Couch-Lead A great song stylist can be heard on several Weatherford recordings The most notable being the "Come On Last Sing" album.
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