Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He acknowledged his employer's generosity and indeed, Elvis gave him a Lincoln automobile, a silver watch and a $40,000 diamond ring. 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. An old friend J.D. 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. [4] J. D. and The Stamps opened for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1980 in the United Kingdom, the Stamps only overseas performance. Try again later. When Elviss mother died in 1958, Sumner sang at her funeral along with the Blackwood Brothers. 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The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sumner sang in five quartets and was a member of the Blackwood Brothers during their 1950s heyday. J. D. Sumner first sang with The Sunny South Quartet from 1945 to 1949. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jake Hess memorial. Cecil Blackwood joined at the same time to replace his brother R. W. on baritone. The service beganwith a recording of a recent composition of J.D. Sumner, who was inducted into the Gospel. An album released by J. D. and the Stamps after Elviss death, Elviss Favorite Gospel Songs, was nominated for a Grammy in 1978. Elvis recorded numerous gospel songs during his career, and he frequently incorporated gospel sounds into his secular music. 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. Howard Lax. He then performed with this group for the rest of his career. Sumner also wrote and recorded a tribute single to his friend titled Elvis Has Left the Building in 1977. JD Sumner and the Stamps' gospel rendition of the song was also recorded at a time when The King was still alive, adding even more emotional weight to his funeral. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8236839/jake-hess. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The hand-written order of service for Elvis Presleys funeral. To use this feature, use a newer browser. On stage, Elvis would liken Sumner's voice to a B-52 bomber - and that was a compliment. Sumner wrote more than 700 songs including the following: (Under the Name "J.D. As a special gift to J.D. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Stamps performed with several other secular artists besides Presley, including Tammy Wynette, Ronnie Milsap, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Funeral arrangement under the care ofDonovan Funeral Home. In any newspaper and Legacy.com. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He looked distinctive with his grey hair and hand cupped over his ear as though he were receiving personal messages from the Saviour. cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Sumner and The Stamps"), (Under the Name "Ed Enoch and Golden Covenant"). In the audience I recognized JoeGuercio, Glen Hardin, Charlie Hodge, country singer Charlie Walker, andformer Stamp Terry Blackwood. Southern Gospel Singer. Sumner, Eddie Wallace, Fred Daniels, and Ace Richmond Bass Singer Eric Winston 6.3K views 4 years ago J.D. Write your message of sympathy today. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. In 1954, Sumner joined the Memphis-based Blackwood Brothers Quartet after that groups bass and baritone singers were killed in a plane crash. Sumner along with Willie Nelson and members of the Stamps quartet at the Willie Nelson Museum. Please try again later. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Jake credits it for saving his life. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. As he said in his autobiography, "Gospel music is more than standing on a stage or a way to make a living. "I knew Elvis from the time he was 14, and all I ever saw him drink was one glass of peach brandy. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jake Hess I found on Findagrave.com. cemeteries found in Juniper, Marion County, Georgia, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Sumner began his career with the Sunny South Quartet. Sumner sang at Presleys funeral in August 1977. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Densmore Funeral Home Inc - CorinthUnclaimed. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Learn more about merges. J.D. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. "[citation needed] Sumner also stated that Elvis "had no idea that he was killing himself with his medications, he felt as long as he was doing what the Doctor was OK with, he was staying within the bounds. 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. "He (Elvis) helped saved my marriage, my health, my career, and ultimately, my life. What did Disney actually lose from its Florida battle with DeSantis? 232K views 8 years ago John Daniel "J. D." Sumner (November 19, 1924 - November 16, 1998) This interview was shot November 12, 1998 just 4 days before his death. also sang with Elvis Presley as backup along with "The Sunshine Boys," "The BlackWood Quartet," and "J.D. Resend Activation Email. Born on Christmas Eve, 1927, the last of twelve children born to Stovall and Lydia Hess. Failed to remove flower. There was a problem getting your location. Flowers are gratefully declined, however a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in his name is appreciated. During shows, Elvis sometimes asked J. D. to repeat low notes that he especially liked. 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. The best bio on all this is Peter Guralnicks Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley. Sumner and the Blackwood Brothers performing Hide Me, Rock of Ages, showcasing J. D.s bass vocals. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. J. D. Sumner was a Southern gospel singer with a booming bass voice, as well as a prolific songwriter, who performed in various groups during his lengthy career, including the Blackwood Brothers and the Stamps. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Vernon Presley and gospel base singer J. D. Sumner sketched out the order of service. attack in his hotel room in Myrtle Beach, SC. The Many Moods Of The Illustrious J.D. I didn't realize how much I needed to say goodbye to the man until I was there at the celebration of his life. [8][9], J.D. Telephone 615-885-1515 -- Open 7 days a Week - 9:00 am until 7:00 pm (Fri-Sat-Sun) and 9:00- 6:00 pm (Mon-Thu). He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Elviss last released single, Way Down, highlighting J. D.s deep voice from 1976. The Stamps sprang to international acclaim when they performed and Sumner also sang with the Blackwood Brothers and formed his own quartet for the Dixie Lilly Co. It was also during this time he met Elvis Presley. & The Stamps early last year. The King recorded and toured with the all-male Stampsas well as the female vocal group Sweet Inspirationsfor the remainder of his life. In 1963 James Blackwood purchased a gospel music publishing company from Frank Stamps. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. I wish someone would have video or cassette taped it I'd lve a copy. The band also had a longtime relationship with President George Bush and performed at his funeral a few years ago. Thanks for your help! Public Figure. A visitation for Aleksandr will be held Monday, February 27, 2023 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM at Nevsky Zoya Belakovskaya, age 76, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Sumner, the displays and exhibits youll see at the WillieNelson and Friends Museum honor other country music legends including: Leave J.D. A visitation for Minna will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM at Nevsky Alena Rynina, age 54, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. J. D. Sumner and the Stamps performing Just a Closer Walk With Thee and Old Brother Noah in the 1960s. Please try again later. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. In the early 1940s, Sumner joined the Georgia-based Sunshine Boys. As he matured, Sumner developed a phenomenal bass voice that enabled him to reach a double low C on the music scale and landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records as the worlds lowest bass singer. Sumner, Grammy Award-winning gospel singer known for his work with the Stamps Quartet, a backup group for Elvis Presley, has died. He wiped me out.". He was popular for being a Gospel Singer. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Sumner sang at Presley's funeral in August 1977. Howard Lax, age 79, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, USA. El-Hajj Malik Shabazz, also known as Malcom X, was assassinated in 1965 and had a famous funteral in Harlam, New York. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. John Daniel Sumner (November 19, 1924 November 16, 1998) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice, and his innovation in the Christian and Gospel music fields. With this unfortunate turn of events, JD disbanded the Stamps Quartet. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. At the end of "Nearer My God To Thee", Elvis says, "I was singing bass, but J.D. Most of the acts were male quartets featuring four- part harmonies. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6975/jd-sumner. Try again later. Ohanaka presiding. (I live fifty miles north of Nashville.) 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. He studied. J.D. Jake married Joyce McWaters, the daughter of a gospel promoter, who sang with her cousins in the Gallant Quartet on October 5, 1952. Elvis, naturally, is irreplaceable but so is Sumner; few singers can hit the lowest G on the piano. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Then Donnie Sumner spoke beautifully abouthis uncle and about his own fight against drug abuse; I don't think therewas a dry eye in the house. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Jump ahead to these sections: Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). This browser does not support getting your location. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Sumner wanted to get off . Failed to report flower. The chapel committal tipped in a very religious direction; Presley was a man of faith, and this is trueloved nothing more than to sing gospel with friends until dawn. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The Stamps sang on stage with Elvis through his last concert on June 26, 1977, in Indianapolis. the Stamps, had been performing at a theatre in Myrtle Beach. Sumner also wrote and recorded a tribute single to his friend titled "Elvis Has Left the Building" in 1977. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Sumner sang in five quartets and was a member of the Blackwood Brothers during their 1950s heyday. Sumner was credited not only for his singing, songwriting, and concert promotions, but was also noted for being the first to customize a coach bus for the entertainment business to use for music groups. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [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. Who Gave Eulogy At Elvis Funeral? [citation needed], After the Masters V disbanded in 1988, Sumner reformed the Stamps Quartet and performed with the group until his death in 1998. Terms of Use |. Sumner eventually heeded Elviss advice, got the help he needed to quit drinking, and turned his life around for the better. ). In 1991, Bill Gaither launched his "Homecoming" gospel video series. In 1956 the Blackwood Brothers Quartet found national acclaim when they won Arthur Godfrey's television talent show. I was very glad that I had attended. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. J.D. A visitation for John will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at M.J. Smith Sons, 255 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 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In 1993, Jake retired from gospel music and moved with Joyce to Columbus, Georgia, to be near Becky and her family. comforted him afterGeorge's wife, Tammy Wynette, passed away. A graveside service for Gilda will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Mount Carmel Zorida Brooker, age 74, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. After disbanding the Stamps, Sumner formed a new gospel group called Masters V with members of other groups. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Try again later. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. J.D. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. based on information from your browser. Millions of people watched his funeral live on television from other places throughout the United States. Absolutely Gospel. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Tony Brown was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and grew up in Walkertown. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Site Map | He was 73. Shortly thereafter, Presley recorded a demo at Sun Records in Memphis which launched his legendary rock and roll career. 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 . Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He always stressed the positive side of Presley's personality and never admitted that Elvis took anything other than prescription drugs. Try again later. The lack of prejudice on the part of Elvis Presley had to be one of the biggest things that ever happened, said Sun Records founder Sam Phillips. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 0 cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. [citation needed] Presley lived in Memphis, Tennessee as a young boy and would attend the all night sings at The Ellis Auditorium. Malcom X: New York City, 1965. Sumner started singing professionally with the Sunny South Quartet, then performed with the Sunshine Boys, a cowboy quartet that made a dozen Western movies with such stars as Eddie Dean. influential website. Elvis loved the song How Great Thou Art so much that he sang it several times. Vernon Presley and gospel base singer J. D. Sumner sketched out the order of service. 's face, I did not approach the bier. with George Younce and others. Loving father of Giovanni, Catherine and Audrey A Tumbarello, age 82, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. J.D. This account has been disabled. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. Thanks for your help! This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. recitations, "The Farmer and the Lord," but gospel pianist Eva MaeLefevre got up and unfortunately spoke rather incoherently about her ownlife. Sumner stated, Jake Hess took gospel music from the dirt road, paved it, and broadened it into a four-lane highway by forming several groups and launching his solo career. She was born on February 21, 1963 in Mt. J. D. sang with the Blackwood Brothers Quartet from 1954 until 1965. Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Jewel (Case) Pinnick. Elvis Presley had used a former gospel group, the Jordanaires, on many of his hit recordings. . While family and close friends were mourning the loss of their loved one, tens of thousands came to Memphis. George Younce, bass singer forthe Cathedral Quartet, told several funny stories of how J.D. 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). You can appreciate what was played for the funeral here, here and here. Southern Gospel Singer. After Elvis's death, Sumner often gave interviews and spoke at Presley conventions. He later spent The same folks serenaded his casket at the end. JD Sumner Biography. By 1971, Sumner had had enough success to write his autobiography, Gospel Music Is My Life. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Early in his gospel career, Sumner met a high school student named Elvis Presley, who was a huge fan of gospel music and often attended gospel concerts. We are committed to protecting your privacy. Sumner and his quartet, 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. 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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. Antonio Livia, age 66, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. J. D. Sumner, with Bob Terrell. In addition to his artistic accomplishments, Sumner had a flair for the business side of music. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. See More Obituaries. They were booked for Elvis In Concert at Wembley Arena in January 1999 in which Elvis's backing musicians and singers will accompany a video of Elvis singing. He died while he was touring. Sumner has been a part of my life for almost twenty years and as I wrote in a previous posting, I was fortunate to have met him five years ago. In it he wrote, "Gospel music was designed by Christian people as a means of reaching the lost. I thought you might like to see a memorial for J.D. As soon as Jake's health improved He went solo and launched the Old Friends Qt. Anderson Funeral Home provides complete funeral services in Gallatin, TN. Year should not be greater than current year. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Gospel music is my life.". Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. GREAT NEWS! [7] Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1997. J.D. The deal included the brand name, the Stamps Quartet, and Sumner developed this, transforming a little-known group into one of America's leading white gospel groups. The chapel committal tipped in a very religious direction; Presley was a man of faith, and this is trueloved nothing more than to sing gospel with friends until dawn. The Stamps can be heard on most of the records Presley made from 1972 to 1977. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. In 1965, he left the Blackwood Brothers to become the bass singer and leader of the Stamps. Sumner page Return to Willie Nelson Museum page, Leave J.D. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. 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. Presley was an avid fan of Southern Gospel music and groups such as The Blackwood Brothers and The Statesmen Quartet. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. In 2014, original service arrangements for Elvis' funeral were auctioned off for $95,000, with the majority of the proceeds going to the U.S.O. His funeral took place two days after his death, on August 18. You can appreciate what was played for the funeral here, here and here. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. 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. Create New Account. Southern gospel legend J D Sumner dies aged 73. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Guinness Book Of Records as the "World's Lowest Bass Singer", Sumner To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Sumner not only sang at Elvis' funeral but had previously sung at the funeral of Elvis' mother Gladys in 1958. (J.D. Weve updated the security on the site. On Thursday, November 19, 1998 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, AlwysElvis wrote: After all these years without our precious J.D., I'd love an audio copy of his funeral service, (edited, of course). "[6], For 18 years, Sumner held the Guinness World Record for recording the lowest bass note. Donovan Funeral Home 82 S Church St, Goshen, NY 10924, St. Bonaventure Church 174 Ramsey St, Paterson, NJ 07501. Sumner was a close friend to Elvis and legendary bass singer of the Stamps Quartet that backed Elvis on records and in concert. There were several hundred people inattendance. A native of Lakeland, Fla, John Daniel Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of J.D. But in 1963, he became the leader of the long-standing Stamps Quartet, which propelled him to lasting recognition. Here is all you want to know, and more! This account has been disabled. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. October 8, 2022 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. ALTHOUGH ELVIS Presley was the King of Rock'n'Roll, he was also a leading gospel singer and he won Grammys for his sacred recordings. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. By this, he meant the way that Sumner would run down the scale and bottom out on the lowest note he could hit.

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