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. Haskell Cooley-Piano Album Credits Listen To The Smooth Weatherfords. Was doing some solo work after leaving the W's. Since Earl's death in 1991, Lily Fern has carried on the respected Weatherford tradition with her gifted son, Steve, who has been the group's lead singer for more than 20 years. - California. I credit your Dad with saving my life, and helping me with my ministry. Try again. Last known to be driving a tour bus professionally out of Nashville. He thought he had a great joke. But in Christ, we have the strength to get through it. carry on with Kenny Payne?, whose mother was one of the group's original pianists. Mike Allen Hofacker- BassMike was the last bass singer that Earl worked with vocally. Learn more about merges. Space doesn't allow to mention them all. She performed with the Weatherfords and retired in June 2013. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). ?Dave Roland- LeadDave went on to sing with the ( STAMPS ??) There will be no services as per her wishes. Lila was preceded in death by her husband Bob S. Weatherford (m. July 1943), and a son, Alan Weatherford. A Special Message from Lily Fern Weatherford January 12, 2013. The Weatherfords found themselves dinging from the stage of the brand new, ultra modern Cathedral Of Tomorrow. Went to pastor in Bakersfield California, now living in TexasKen Felicano- Lead Pastor San Diego California ? He was going to a church pastored by Doyle Ankrum and Doyle asked him to sing a song after a Weatherford concert. These nine actors are Christians. Incredible Irish Kid's Dance Audition on Britai Comedian Explains Why You Dont Argue with The 3 Womens Hilarious Audition That Fooled Simon. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? THE WEATHERFORD TEAM ALUMNIlast updated informationSept 8 2016 This is the definitive roster of Weatherfords Alumni. was brought on board to fill that vancany. Singer,A Paoli, Oklahoma native, EARL WEATHERFORD raced home from school every day to listen to the Frank Stamps Quartet? Still currently on the road full time1944-2013 Lily Fern WeatherfordRetired after 70 years of touringNow living in Tulsa OK.1944-1991 EARL WEATHERFORD. Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting our website at www.bakerfuneralhome.net. You have permission to edit this article. Family members linked to this person will appear here. I saw him do it one time at Parker Memorial Baptist church in Lansing Michigan. Lily, Earl and Armond hit the road with Mack Evans? 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. In 1945, lead singer Harold Turman left the group. Album Credits Standing On Tradition. Is back on the road following a kidney transplant spring 2011. In 1953, WOWO went to "canned" music, which left The Weatherfords without a radio contract. "Full time" status meant "full time" members. Tenor singer for the group while in Akron, another founding member of the Cathedrals. While the group was in the back of the church at the record table. Failed to delete memorial. Let others know about your loved one's death. Her best song was The Ransomed One. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. ?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. Copyright 2023, GodTube.com. Billy Brisindine-Lead Album Credit Listen To The Smooth Weatherfords. He was going to a church pastored by Doyle Ankrum and Doyle asked him to sing a song after a Weatherford concert. He moved to California during World War II to work in the shipyards. I saw him do it one time at Parker Memorial Baptist church in Lansing Michigan. A Special Message from Lily Fern Weatherford January 12, 2013. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He took up his own offering that day. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? According to Lily, "Gospel Music was really big in California in those days, and we enjoyed huge crowns almost everywhere." Oops, we were unable to send the email. He worked with former Stamps member Ed Hill and was also singing with former Goodman member. Make sure that the file is a photo. Fulton Nash- Bass 3 time member ?Long time bass singer of the Weatherfords, currently residing in Welling Oklahoma.More folks ask about this former member that any other. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He worked with former Stamps member Ed Hill and was also singing with former Goodman member. Deciding that the time was right, Earl Weatherford moved the group to Akron and went to work with Humbard. Her family moved to the Los Angeles, California area when she was four years old so that her father could pursue his ministry. Originally from Minnesota, Tracy was a member of the Country Congregation of California before joining the W's in 19?? That gave them five days for "Weatherford" business, a business that was making more demands on the ever popular group as Rex Humbard? 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. Rex Humbard andRev. ( Old Time Gospel Hour Trio ??) 1-20 of 2,354 Last known to be living near Franklin TN.Ted Simmons-1st lead singer Torrance CA ?? 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. Try again later. Lily Fern Weatherford? To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. Please come out to these final dates and see us if you possible can. His parents were working at the Cathedral Of Tomorrow with Rev. are working harder than ever and are now enjoying some of the biggest personal accomplishments of their long career. After much prayer and thought, my years of traveling with the Weatherfords will be coming to a close at the end of May, 2013. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. (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. He passed away in 1991 in Lakewood California just a few miles from where he had his first concert. Memorial services will be Livestreamed by the Church, call Church Archer for information. Look for word matches in books, stories & newspapers, etc. Popular video sections on Godtube include; Christian bands and singers in Christian music videos, Christian comedians and comedy skits, spoofs and parodies in funny videos, cute videos featuring kids and animals, sports videos, Christian news videos and inspirational videos. With 2 W's on his team to start , he hit the mark. A system error has occurred. Church ministry is still their first love although they can be seen on many concert stages across America. It changed a little from time to time. Lila Marie (Carroll) Weatherford, passed away May 23, 2021. Lila was a longtime volunteer in her church serving on various committees, teaching Sunday School, supporting missions work especially combating human trafficking - and supporting City Union Mission. A Special Message from Lily Fern Weatherford January 12, 2013. cemeteries found in Paoli, Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Raye Roberson- piano Hemet California. ??? He was born in Zaragoza . Hollywood is a place that you would not typically identify with the Christian faith. He was the last regular bass singer that Earl hired. lily fern weatherford obituary. Just a couple more member changes and the group would be set. There was an error processing your request. (earl was a male quartet kind of guy.) 1932): bass 1948-1964 Glen Payne (1926-99): lead 1957-1963 I turned 84 this past November, and have just celebrated my 70th year in full time ministry. before it was over, he would spend 14 years of his illustrious career with the group. She went on to work with Danny Gaither and then to form a group with her husband Cloid Baker. Bill Plowman- LeadNathen Pollitzzi- BassA pastors son from Troy Illinois. hired from The Rangers? Steve is planning to continue in some form. All the while, they still worked regular jobs. Anthem Lights Medley of The Best 2022 Radio Hi The Mountains of Mourne by Celtic Thunder. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Although she had previously attended a couple of Sunday afternoon singing Schools, this was Lily Fern's introduction to quartet style Gospel Music. We wrote several on song the W's recorded.He is currently living in Knoxville TN.Here is another story about ONE OF BILLS SONGS. Haskell had a publishing company called Homeward Bound. About five minutes before the service began, Lari Goss cameto the piano, and offered beautiful arrangements of two hymns, "I Won'tHave To Cross Jordan Alone" and "In The Sweet By And By. Mark Evan Reyes. Welcome to LilyWeatherford.com Classic Weatherford Quartet album In The Garden is now available on CD, as well as several other Vintage Weatherford Quartet Recordings. Earl and Lily had two children. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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?? then on to work with Phil Cross and Poet Voices where he changed his name from Hofacker to Allen. According to Lily, "You could almost throw up your and and draw a crowd" such was their hunger for Gospel Music. - Piano Original Cathedral member Died in Las Vegas Nevada Farther of Danny Jr of Counts Customs of Las Vegas ( Counting Cars ). Known to be living near Nashville TN. www.getconnectedministries.orgBILL SAYS:" I credit your Dad with saving my life, and helping me with my ministry. Called to preach but was used of God for a little over a year. ?Originally from Minnesota, Tracy was a member of the Country Congregation of California before joining the W's in 19?? Receive updates on the latest issues of Brazos Monthly. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. At CMA Country Christmas, A Prayer for Courage - Your Daily Prayer - January 18. They promoted gospel music until they disbanded in ??? 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. He lives in the area with his wife. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. While with the group, he painted the black Eagle bus that ended up belonging to Mercy Me. Receive updates on the latest issue of The Facts. She also served as a member of the Board of Directors for Della C. Lamb, and was a member of United Methodist Women. Returning to the group after Earls death. She went on to work with Danny Gaither and then to form a group with her husband Cloid Baker. Bob Fowler- Bass deceased Atlanta GAMarvin Garret - LeadBob Gillis Weatherfords 1st Bass SingerScranton HallWeatherfords 2nd Bass Singer Welder Deceased Southern CaliforniaBilly Joe Hall Piano CaliforniaJim Holbrook- Piano, lead baritone Living in Michigan Album Credits-- more to followJames " Hoppy Hopkins- TenorWas leading music at a Baptist Church in Rome Georgia at the time of his untimely death.George Huston- PianoNorman Huxman- BassBuel Jarret- BassLee Jones- LeadRoy Jones-PianoAnn Keel - PianoJerry Kirk- PianoDanny Larson- PianoDanny Lawson Piano / Vocals Last known Las Vegas working in a churchRay Cude/ Piano California- Lois Ann Bryson-Piano.Ray Loman Weatherfords 1st Tenor SingerTroy Lumpkin Tenor Wrote the song Tell My Friends DeceasedAl Lyles- BassRichard Martin, Bass Player.Richard was singing with a group called The Gentry in Oklahoma City. The Weatherfords have always depended on the church and free will love offerings to keep us going. December 4, 2022 (50 years old) View obituary. Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Billy possesses a classic gospel music style with a slight bit of a cry to his voice that was pleasantly delivered. Rex Humbard at that time. 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 back to pastoring in Ohio. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The Weatherfords were formed by husband and wife Earl Weatherford and Lily Weatherford, who began singing together in the mid-1940s in Long Beach, California, after their marriage in 1944. The Weatherfords were now Earl, Lily, Glen Payne, Armond Morales?, and Henry Slaughter?, a lineup that stayed together for nearly eight years from 1955-1963. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Chris was married to Bill Shnee ( a top hollywood music producer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Lillies name to Central EMS, 400 N. 13th Street, West Columbia, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia, 634 S. Columbia Dr. 77486 (979) 345-3232. Soon, Glen Payne and Henry Slaughter? 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Gospel Music News and Information & Home of the Diamond Awards, A Special Message from Lily Fern Weatherford 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. retiredTerry Robertson- Little Rock ArkansasOD Robinson- Tenor Lakewood California.Art Ross- PianoWent on to play piano for the Rambo's. Ken Felicano- Lead Pastor San Diego California ?? She sang that song. As 1949 dawned, The Weatherfords finally hit the road full time. An older daughter did not take an interest in the quartet but son, Steve Weatherford? Earls last piano player. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Earl taught me how to sing correctly and how to carry myself on stage. He also has sung with the Statemen QT the Blackwood QT. So Scott would put on a post concert. She was also active in community volunteer work as a reading tutor, served with Meals on Wheels and Immacolata Manor Thrift Shop, where she continued to volunteer until her most recent hospitalization. Chris was married to Bill Shnee ( a top hollywood music producer. Les Roberson- Lead El Paso Texas. 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. Don't Threaten. or anything. Paoli Cemetery. It was abeautiful service. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. 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?? Please try again later. From Bolivia. So Scott would put on a post concert. Pastor from Connersville IN. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. SHE played with the Weatherfords at the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion in ???? cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Debbie Mc Queen- Piano/ Soprano 2 time member Album Credits Something Beautiful , Glorious Freedom ?? Current Member of the SonfgfellowsHarold Porch- soloistBetty Reynolds- Piano/ vocalsClaude Riggs- Lead/baritone. Kevin Costley- Piano 2 time member Last known to be in Joplin MO Some great stories about Kevin to follow. on the radio. In an era before TV he joined a quartet called The Gospel Harmony Boys in 1944. Went on to become a founding member of the Imperials. He was hired on the spot. 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. He will be making announcements as to the future of the Weatherfords. 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