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'He had a feel and a passion for it. Contemporary gospel singerMark Lowry told some funny stories about his six-year friendship with J.D. I want them to laugh at my humor, at my jokes, at myself by being old, fat and ugly. 1. for 59 weeks and 4 No. That's the chain of events that happened from struggling artist to big artist. (J.D. September 10, 2021. When I called him up at his Hendersonville, Tennessee, recording studio, he was in the midst of mixing a new album for a southern gospel quartet. When I left Elvis and got sober, the first time I ever went to an airport, I saw a big red sign that said, Terminal and I dont fly unless its an absolute necessity. Donnie's uncle, the late J.D. He can be seen on some of the Gather shows now. Would you like to offer Phoebe R. Harrisons loved ones a condolence message? In the end, every one of my songs says that no matter where you're at or what you're involved in, you can make it. being the other'. During that marriage PeggySue and Donnie lived in several places including in Lindrith and Bloomfield, New Mexico. 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. Sumner, the deep voice who can be heard prominently on Elvis's posthumous chart-topper, "Way Down". These stories begged the question about Sumners opinion as to the claim that Elvis staged his death in August of 1977. Donnie Sumner is a Southern Gospel singer and songwriter. He was a giant of a man, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and domestically. That's what I've been doing for 48 years'. He tried to overdose on cocaine twice, attempting suicide three times. Donnie Sumner: By profession, I'm a musician. Entering this not that into the search form will return results containing "this" and not "that". Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. I love you. If you were to check out Donnies appearance schedule and found that he was going to appear at a location near you, Im sure that you might want to know what you could expect from one of his engagements, so I asked him about it. Donnie Sumner is a Southern Gospel singer and songwriter. For six years, he toured with and was a close personal friend of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. In 1954 a leading gospel group based in Memphis, the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, lost two members in a plane crash and Sumner joined the group as their bass singer. Another non-gospel song, 'Crying in the Chapel', that became a pop-chart hit. Elvis said on several occasions that Sumner was his favourite gospel singer and when they were together, it was Elvis who was in awe of him. Being greatly gifted as a writer, Donnie is among the list of America 's most renowned inspirational composers . This is an excellent release no fan should be without it. 'My life was totally ruined'. Read More. Having retired from what he refers to as "Show Business", for the next three years Donnie endeavored to create a secular music firm in Nashville , Tennessee under the banner of SPIRIT AND ASSOCIATES. Hes got a great presentation and I really enjoyed it. wouldhumorously pick on him. Copyright 1999 2023 Dave Maurer I got saved - came back home. Elvis Presley's songs are unforgettable - they have stood the test of time, especially his singles of the 1950s, a decade in which he had a song at No. I had to ask Sumner if his friendship with Elvis was harmed by his departure or, for that matter, what his Uncle J.D.s reaction was. Obituary. Recently, he was welcomed into the Bill Gaither 'Homecoming' family, performing alongside other legends of Gospel music. I, of course, have been aware of Donnie and his work both during and after his years with Presley. Fontana Interview with Charlie Hodge Interview with Ernst Jorgensen Elvis Presley & the TCB Band, Copyright 2022 by www.elvis.com.au & www.elvispresley.com.au, https://www.elvis.com.au/presley/donnie-sumner.shtml. J.D. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. For the next three years Donnie was a constant houseguest, companion and arranger and associate musician to his friend Elvis. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet; Donnie is to the immediate left of Elvis. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Yvonne "Vonnie" Houston Futrell on this permanent online memorial. Sherrill still had the bandages around my head and during the song, blood started running down his forard. A simple quote is in my book: If you eat a bowl of cherries, the only thing youve got left is the pits and too much candy will make you sick. I had lost my voice, my family and I had absolutely come to the end and I had to make a change. As can easily be imagined, the targeted niche for Sumners book is the very wide, diverse and, sometimes, strange demographic of Elvis fans as well as those who love southern Gospel music. Condolence at HopewellFuneral.com Published by Tampa Bay. Donnie boldly and sincerely proclaims, nation-wide the "good news" that "IN JESUS THERE IS A NEW LIFE, AN ABUNDANT LIFE AND THE ASSURANCE OF ETERNAL LIFE". (Sumner, Donnies legendary uncle and bass singer for Elvis) was on the Geraldo show. I was in tears. He introduced gospel music to a secular world. If I can do it with a Scripture, Ill do it. Elvis and J.D. And as if to vindicate his original desire to be a gospel singer, Presley's only three Grammy awards were given for his own gospel-music recordings. 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. 'When I was with Elvis I had plenty of money, plenty of safety, plenty of access to anything I wanted. Their regular bass singer, Richard Sterban, soon left to join the Oak Ridge Boys. Donnie was with the Stamps until the Aloha from Hawaii concert in 1973. Special? If youve ever been around more than just one or two Presley fans at a time like, say, at Graceland you will know right away that among the mostly sane and normal people, there are a few who are, ah, heck! If you sit at a piano and hit the further key on the left, it's two notes below that. Shaun (Sherrill) tells the story, 'Elvis had written it on a sheet of toilet tissue and it was for the sum of $100,000 for which we'd travel with him, write songs for his music company, and work with him. I hope that, while theyre there, they think, Boy! He was a fan of TV evangelist Rex Humbard, but otherwise gospel music was his whole religious world. 'I don't think anyone could judge him', Moscheo said. People never talked about J.D.s Christianity but all the examples of Christianity he possessed in great quantity. Donnie Sumner currently lives in Hendersonville, TN; in the past Donnie has also lived in Lebanon TN. Because he was tall (six foot five) and dignified, it was doubly funny to see him running around on stage, and he even released an album of his comedy routines. And if I cant do that no more, Ill be in Heaven.. : The original group consisted of Sherrill Nielsen, Donnie Sumner and Tim Baty (, Elvis and J.D. to join his group, the Stamps, as a pianist. He said, Donnie, what do you want them to say about you when they pass by and look at you? I said, Ed, I truly hope that somebody looks down at me and says, Golly! 1 albums ('56-'59). I attended J.D. I asked him how the book writing process was for him and if there was going to be a follow-up to the book. comforted him after. Until Now! I commented that it took a lot of courage to quit a gig like that. In the past, Donnie has also been known as Donnie H Sunmer, Donnie H Sumner, Don H Sumner, Donnie Summer and Donnie M Sumner. It was funny. And, then, I was in a little town called Lenoir City, Tennessee, where I did a concert. As a matter of fact, Im debating right now as to whether I want to go to Hawaii in January for that big deal (the 40th anniversary of what is known as the Aloha from Hawaii Concert). in the Valley." George Richey spoke of how J.D. Sumner said stories of Elvis growing up in church are exaggerated. Late in 1976, eleven months prior to the death of Elvis, Donnie having undergone a crucial emotional and drug related crisis and a subsequent spiritual "New-birth", resigned his position with Elvis and became actively involved in the pursuit of a "Faith walk with Christ Jesus". Singing his first solo in church at the age of 7, Donnie studied to be a classical vocalist and a classical pianist, turning down a scholarship at the Julliard School of Music to go to a Christian College'. He had a sense of fun and amused audiences with his impression of "the Gooney Bird". The Lakeland native sang in The Stamps quartet that backed up Elvis from 1971 to 1973. I believe it was Ed Enoch who said the last song J.D. Not only that, but Elvis really considers you a close friend. Well, Ill start by telling you when J.D. THE EARLY YEARS He said of that work, Aw, I stay in the studio from six-thirty or seven oclock in the mornin to about eight or nine at night, five days a week.. In 1965 he became the lead vocalist and arranger for J. D. Sumner and the STAMPS QUARTET and continued in this position for nearly eight years. Spirit Ministries / Att. I think Im going to try that and then cause their life tomorrow to be better than it was the day before because they had a good time at my program the night before. I made up this crazy excuse that I just couldnt afford to come up there. 's, "God Still Lives inThis Ole House." I hung up the phone and I started trying to find a flight to Memphis. After several weeks, he signed a contract with Sun Records and went on to rock 'n' roll stardom. I wont go into the personal reasons why I know but J.D. Absolutely nobody can communicate the lyrics of a gospel song like Elvis', may be re-printed for public display without permission, Interview with Michael Jarrett, songwriter, I'm Leavin', Interview with James Burton Sydney Australia 2006, James Burton: First Call For The Royalty Of Rockabilly, Interview with Terry Blackwood & Jim Murray. 'We'd be wired most of the time. But I never talked to Elvis again face-to-face. A NEW BEGINNING I just wanted to get out of the drugs and see if I could live. He was friendly with many gospel musicians and he worked for several years with J.D. Elvis, naturally, is irreplaceable but so is Sumner; few singers can hit the lowest G on the piano. Sherrill Nielsen had just left The Statesmen Quartet, (Elvis loved Sherrill as he could hit notes higher than a normal tenor, and Elvis had him to . My emphasis is really on just one simple thing', he said. Just before this Elvis had decided to gift Sherrill with a hair transplant if you can believe that! He was raised the son of a minister and is no newcomer to the world of Christian music. was probably one of the three most recognizable names in the whole world of southern gospel music', Donnie said. As he said in his autobiography, "Gospel music is more than standing on a stage or a way to make a living. Blackwood's father, two uncles and older brother were members of a famous Southern gospel group, the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, and Presley admired their music. Hardwick then spoke and John Mathews, aboyhood friend of J.D. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Thats the best part of the whole piece is if I can help somebody.. Donnie was also afforded the honor of having a solo appearance in the Elvis documentary, " ELVIS ON TOUR" in which he was featured on the gospel song, "THE LIGHTHOUSE". McDuff soon exited the Stamps for the McDuff Brothers, and Donnie Sumner . I was in Florida at the time. Elvis' guitarist, James Burton flew in, Charlie Hodge played acoustic guitar, Donnie Sumner played the piano with Voice supplying bass. Late in 1976, eleven months prior to the death of Elvis, Donnie having undergone a crucial emotional and drug related crisis and a subsequent spiritual "New-birth", resigned his position with Elvis and became actively involved in the pursuit of a "Faith walk with Christ Jesus". That was the last time Donnie talked to Elvis face to face. George Younce, bass singer forthe Cathedral Quartet, told several funny stories of how J.D. She was predeceased by : her parents, George H. Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Thomas (Carson); her spouse Carman "C. L." Harrison; and her siblings, Connie Dressback and George H. Thomas, Jr.. She is survived by : her children, Jerry Tucker (Melissa Sechrest) of Sumner and Tasha Legg (Matt) of Sumner; her grandchildren, Destiny, Emily, Jaedyn, Dylan Legg and Tristan Tucker; her sister Joan Lomas of Olney; her boyfriend Donnie Wininger of Sumner; and her nieces and nephews, Wanda Rice, Terri Bailey, Kevin Poland, James Wesley Lomas, Troy Thomas and Timmy Thomas. In the last 10 15 minutes of my programs, I can concentrate an entire Sunday. They kept talking about it on the news. . Donnies uncle, the late J.D. One of the books I bought (but no longer have) was one written by the late televangelist, Rex Humbard. The group's only UK appearance came when they opened for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1980. Couple those people in certain religious environments and you definitely have an environment for interesting stories ripe for the picking. "The Lighthouse" Gospel Song by Donnie Sumner - Elvis' Gospel Band (The Stamps) High Quality The third was to tell folks that there is a good life and that you only attain it by faith in Christ and I try to interweave all that stuff tell it like a grandpa, make it funny and tell them the truth at the end of each chapter.. He didnt wear his salvation on his arm sleeve. He heard my story and that night he decided to start a new life. about what he thought when I left but he was certainly proud of me. and show them here for you to give us your opinion. Local obituaries for Blountstown, Florida. Funeral arrangement under the care ofKistler-Patterson Funeral Homes. There's also a private recording from that period, where he sings 'Let Me Be The One' and 'Spanish Eyes'. It was more or less a social thing for the first few years and it progressed', Donnie said. You can hit the bottom in the presidency or you can hit the bottom on skid row. In 1956 the Blackwood Brothers Quartet found national acclaim when they won Arthur Godfrey's television talent show. For Engagements Contact: (I live fifty miles north of Nashville.) Having devoted over forty years of his own life to the world of music, Donnie has carried on the tradition of others in his family who have also made their mark in this industry. In 1963 James Blackwood purchased a gospel music publishing company from Frank Stamps. 'It's kind of a world of fantasy'. I had no idea. Elvis had thoughts of joining the group himself and, in 1955, shortly after making his first records, he appeared in a gospel concert with them. It was a cleansing of emotions. In 1972 Donnie resigned from the Stamps Quartet and organized his own group, which was to become known as VOICE INC. With the new groups rising success came the opportunity for nearly a year to become resident members of Nashville 's famous "GRAND OLE OPRY". They often worked in Memphis where Sumner befriended the young Elvis Presley, sneaking him into the concerts when Elvis could not afford the 50 cents admission. Yet, with that heavy work load in addition to his busy tour schedule of personal appearances and the occasional appearances with the Elvis Lives stage show (designated a Guinness World Record as the first tour that was top-billed by a non-living performer. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lynn Sumner of Ocilla; a son, Brian & Sandi Sumner of Ocilla; a daughter, Kerri Sumner Eckstrand of Ocilla; grandchildren: Brianne & Ellis Douglas, Logan Sumner, Kalynn Sumner, Amelia Eckstrand, Aiden Eckstrand, and Savana Douglas; a great-grandchild on the way; a brother, Roger & Wanda Sumner of Ocilla; great-nephews and a great-niece that he helped to raise: Kevin Rains, Eric Muse and Ariel Rains. Over the years, Donnie has served as a minister and evangelist, taking his message all over the country. Elvis said well I'm not coming there, Elvis said if they want a record they can come here and get it. Donald "Donnie" Sumner Obituary (1953 - 2020) The Donald SumnerDonald "Donnie" Sumner, of Adel, Ga., died March 25, 2020.He was born March 3, 1953, to Alma and Orba Sumner.He was a Glynn County firefighter and a painter.He is survived by his wife, Au recitations, "The Farmer and the Lord," but gospel pianist Eva MaeLefevre got up and unfortunately spoke rather incoherently about her ownlife. J.D. They were the favourite group of Gladys Presley, Elvis's mother, and they sang at her funeral in 1958. I was aware that, among the things that keep the sixty-nine year young singer very busy was his recording studio and production work. on the Gaither Homecoming videos and thensang "The Star Spangled Banner" with his Gaither Vocal Band. He was in hospice and he got all inspiration one day and hes talking about all the things he wanted people to say about him at his funeral when they pass by and look at him in the coffin. Time and again, Elvis would ask him to repeat low notes. There's no such thing as a superstar, it's all in the audience's mind. Mr. Donnie Lee Culbreath of Cottontown, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, he was 64 years old. He did and was now my youth minister at the church I was an associate at! It was from such occasions that Elvis eventually came to record two of Donnie's country songs. 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. I Miss You CPA5 4774-15 Are You Sincere? They write me all the time and I dont even respond. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. said that he would rent a limousine to bring me up there. You dont have to put on a football helmet and run at the gates of Heaven. Mr. Sumner was gracious enough to grant a phone interview with me to discuss the book and his post-Elvis life. Donnie Sumner, a multi-talented veteran of musical performance, weaves together a fast-paced, well-planned, themed format of Sacred and Gospel repertoire, utilizing standard, as well as, his own original compositions. Elvis made sure that each of the performers in his entourage were well taken care of, which means they had anything and everything at their fingertips'. Whether or not that was actually the case may be open for debate. with J.D. Hovie. Now, Im doing somethin else. Candle 1. comforted him afterGeorge's wife, Tammy Wynette, passed away. He said, I want you to come up and sing at the funeral. I said, Aw, Uncle Jake, he aint dead. If he were alive, he would still be doing it in some fashion because it wouldve killed him not to do it. with deadpan seriousness that contained the urge to burst out laughing. Most of the acts were male quartets featuring four- part harmonies. Emily, Jaedyn, Dylan Legg and Tristan Tucker; her sister Joan Lomas of Olney; her boyfriend Donnie Wininger of Sumner; and her nieces and nephews, Wanda Rice, Terri Bailey, Kevin . Raised in poverty, he earned a fortune, then gave away most of it. In a further contradiction, those sessions were often conducted in a drug- or booze-induced haze, Sumner said. Link to index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1573&Itemid=3009, Jason Scheff Talks About Generation Radio, His Dad, and What's On His Radar, Bob Gruen's Studio - Sly Stone at NYC's Madison Squaare Garden 1973, Bob Gruen's Studio - Labelle-1972-and-Vicki-Wickham-OBE. Sumner. That story and many, many others are shared in In the Shadow of Kings (see the Boomerocity review of it here). Moscheo called him 'a lonely person'. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. Well, I piddled at it for eight or nine years and then I took about three months off and concentrated on it, finished it up and got it out. Geraldo said, Why are you so sure? He said, If he wasnt dead, he woulda done killed Michael Jackson.. 'He embraced me and rather than jumping, I cried my way back to the room for a brand new beginning'. J.D. Eventually, Charlie Hodge, Elvis' right-hand man called and said they needed someone to help out with the high notes'. Sumner shared a story or two. His parents; brother, Donnie Sumner; and sisters, Reba Faye Sumner, Myrtle Tucker, Minnie New, and Mary Murphy precede him in death. Because of his various commitments, Sumner was managing, rather than singing with, the Stamps. You can now see some of his choice work each month here on Boomerocity.com! Ethan Hooker officiating. There is no photo or video of Phoebe R. Harrison.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. His parents; brother, Donnie Sumner; and sisters, Reba Faye Sumner, Myrtle Tucker, Minnie New, and Mary Murphy precede him in death. It was during this time period that Donnie was seen on the Elvis, worldwide satellite television spectacular, "ALOHA FROM HAWAII ". Elvis would then get on the phone and say, I understand. Sumner at the 78 Dove Awards. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet; Donnie is to the immediate left of Elvis L To R: Bill Baize, future Oak Ridge Boy Richard Sterban, Donnie Sumner, Elvis, J.D. Since childhood his favorite form of entertainment has been "GOSPEL MUSIC" with styles ranging from "Foot-stompin' - hand-clappin' revival tunes" to what has become known in today's market as contemporary sacred music. The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. U.S . 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). Im not a scoundrel any more, thanks to Jesus. What made him great in gospel was his ability to tell a story. 73-year-old Sumner was found dead of a heart attack in his hotel room in Myrtle Beach, SC. If I can do it with a song, Ill do it. His father was a Pentecostal preacher, and his uncle, J.D. Then he was going to come back and freak everybody out. If you sit at a piano and hit the further key on the left, its two notes below that. Ive been there and done that and these are the stories that Ive got to prove it. called he called about one oclock in the afternoon on the day Elvis died I really didnt think that Elvis was dead. Sumner Funeral and Cremation Lakeside - Hendersonville Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Add Photos Add a Memory Linda Michele Boyd Linda Michele Boyd, age 54 of Hendersonville, passed away April 22, 2023. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. The limit is due to overactive search engine bots (Bing, Google, etc.) External links are provided for reference purposes. Donald Sumner Donald "Donnie" Sumner, of Adel, Ga., died March 25, 2020. The next day was the recording session [7-9:20pm, 1:15-3:15am] September 22-23, 1973. Because of his ability as a performer, he could interpret a song and perform it in a very purposeful way', said Moscheo from his home in Nashville, Tenn. Donnie Sumner holds another view. Print Obituary. Presley recorded three gospel albums. After a 10-year layoff, the megastar had decided to hit the road again. 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Music was in his blood and eventually he returned to the stage, this time with a much different focus'.I don't really consider it 'show business', it's just me', he said. J.D. Both Donnie and J. D. were closely associated with the late ELVIS PRESLEY on both his stage appearances and his recordings. Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church in Dry Fork will host singer, songwriter and motivational speaker Donnie Sumner on Sunday night. His vibrato would be a quarter-tone on either side of the note. Sumner, is legendary in the southern gospel quarter genre and is known for holding the Guinness World Record for eighteen years for recording the lowest vocal bass note a G0. Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home - Olney "MR. SONG MAN" and "I MISS YOU". George Younce, bass singer for. He'd get so relaxed and peaceful. You may also light a candle in honor of Phoebe R. Harrison or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. Sumner, who backed up Presley on concert tours from 1971 to '77, sang on Presley's . Hes got a good voice. You cant go no lower than the bottom., I asked Donnie if he had something to fall back on when he left Elvis, to which he replied, Not at all. Yet his backup groups throughout his career - The Jordanaires, The Imperials, The Stamps - were gospel groups, and after his concerts, Elvis frequently held impromptu gospel singing sessions that lasted into the early-morning hours. He wanted to know if we were interested in it, and we were definitely interested in it'. Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. SUMNER, nationally acclaimed as the "world's lowest bass singer." I will tell you flat out, one of the liabilities of the entertainment industry is your removal from the normal life of home, church and friends', Donnie said. Theres nuts out there everywhere.. Copyright Currentobituary.com, Your source for online obituaries and funeral notices. Lister, Jake Hess, and James Blackwood spoke about the fun times they had. During his tenure of service as a "Stamp", Donnie was also awarded the SESAC AWARD as "Best Country Songwriter" in 1969 and was nominated in 1970 for a GRAMMY AWARD by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science (NARAS) in the category of "Country Song of the Year for his work entitled "THE THINGS THAT MATTER". Sumner remembers on one occasion singing all four verses of 'In the Sweet By and By' 18 times in a row at Elvis' bidding. Both Donnie and J. D. were closely associated with the late ELVIS PRESLEY on both his stage appearances and his recordings. They wouldve never got into any legal problems and Lisa Marie wouldve never gotten into some of the stuff that shes gotten into. He was also a notable gospel songwriter and among his compositions are "The Old Country Church", "Crossing Chilly Jordan", "He Means All The World To Me", "Inside The Gate" and "Lord, Teach Me How To Pray". Can you imagine, Elvis: 'Hey Sherrill, The doc's here to give you a hair transplant'. No part of any article on this site may be re-printed for public display without permission. Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. SUMNER, nationally acclaimed as the "world's lowest bass singer." They unloaded tons of recording equipment. Donnie Sumner (Glenn), Pink Hill, NC. He was a member and deacon of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church. Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle. Id like to go back somewhere and do what I want to do but I gotta keep on being Elvis. I turned around and walked out of the hospital. Whoever put it on record bootlegged it from my record. Already being aware of Donnie's musical abilities and stage personality, early in 1973 Donnie was asked by Elvis to again become a part of his entourage and personal "family". I dont hear many stories of that sort of thing because theyre not close friends and only a close friend would tell you a story like that.. His vibrato would be a quarter-tone on either side of the note. (n.d.). John Daniel Sumner, singer: born Lakeland, Florida 19 November 1924; married (two daughters); died Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 15 November 1998. Boomerocity.com is a website dedicated to the cultural interests of the Baby Boomer Generation. Charlie (Hodge) would call from time to time to see how I was doing. 1983 Dreamin' (Skylite Records/SLP-6309): Dreamin'; He Never Gave Up; Then I Met The Master; Nothing But The Blood; Love Found A Pardon; Transformation; My New Song; The Shadow Of His Love; If You Catch Me Looking Up; Looking For A City.1985 Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow (Skylite Records/SLP-6343): Yesterday Today And Tomorrow; Lift Up The Name Of Jesus; There's Life In Jesus' Name; I'm Standing On Holy Ground; Because He Lives; Exalted By Thy Name; I Am The Lamb; It Is No Secret; Leave A Well In The Valley; Promises (Recitation). . VOICE INC., Donnie's group, was the opening act on all Elvis' personal appearances as well as an iatrical part of the vocal ensemble performing all of his stage back-up vocals. . Elvis Presley had used a former gospel group, the Jordanaires, on many of his hit recordings. They left in 1971 following a dispute over pay with Elvis's manager, Colonel Tom Parker. After more than four decades, Donnie's vocal interpretations and dynamic style still continues to touch and capture the hearts . My uncle said for me to sing until they got somebody, and I sang for eight years', he said. You dont have to squall and bawl, have a fit and fall back in it. 6005 CR 39 South Plant City, FL DONALD SUMNER OBITUARY SUMNER, Donald "Don" 79, Lithia, entered into eternal rest April 12, 2022. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday evening at the funeral home in Ocilla. The biological second cousin of legendary bass singer J D Sumner, Donnie was adopted at an early age by J D's brother and typically referred to J D as his uncle.Donnie sang lead with the Stamps Trio, J D Sumner And The Stamps, and Voice. how to make underwater tnt in minecraft education edition,
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