Anthony Burger (1961 - 2006)
The Legendary James Blackwood
Anthony was in my opinion, the greatest
(1919 - 2002)
pianist that ever lived. On February 22nd 2006,
Anthony collapsed at the piano while on a Gaither
Homecoming cruise. He was simply doing what he
loved, when God called him home.
The "Happy" Goodmans
Rex Nelon (1932 -2000)
Howard Goodman (1921 -
2002)
Vestal Goodman (1929 -
2003)
The other Gospel singers, I do not have Pictures for, but I would like
to honor
them.
Roger Bennett (1959 -
2007) George Younce (1930
- 2005)
Roger was the pianist for
The George sang bass for The
Cathedrals.
Cathedrals and Legacy
Five.
His long battle with
Leukemia Jake Hess (1927 - 2004)
ended March 17th, 2007.
Jake was a former member
of The Statesmen Quartet.
He was also a friend of Elvis
and sang at Elvis' funeral.
JD Sumner (1924 - 1998)
Glen Payne (1926 -1999)
JD was the bass singer of
Glen was a member of The
all bass singers. He had
a
Cathedrals. He passed away
Quartet called JD Sumner
from Liver Cancer on
and The Stamps. They
October 15, 1999.
also Sang backup for
Elvis In concerts and
Danny Gaither (1938 - 2001)
on his recordings in
Danny was an original member
the 70's. Elvis and
of The Bill Gaither Trio. He passed
JD were great friends.
away from Lymphoma on
April 6th, 2001.
