Earl and Lily Weatherford were inducted into the Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame in 2000. He and his wife Amy worked for many years as a Seventh Day Advent evangelist then went on his own in ???? cemeteries found in Paoli, Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Throughout it all, Lily and Steve Weatherford? Currently living near Springdale Arkansas. in 1964. She is survived by her brother Ivan (DeEtte) Carroll of Clarence, MO; daughter-in-law Carol (Alans wife) of Eldon, MO, grand-daughter Robin Weatherford (h. Frank Mendoza) of Columbia, MO (great-grandsons, Zettye Brown and William Ayers and great-granddaughter Hanna Ayers), granddaughter Molly (Eric) Sappington of Oceanside, OR (great-grandsons Jack and Johnny); son Dale Weatherford of St. Augustine, FL, grandson Rex (Cathy) Weatherford of Shelbina, MO (great-granddaughters Caroline, Grace, Marley and great-grandson Wyatt), granddaughter Tatum (Jason) Bilbro of Ozark, MO (great-granddaughters Mirae and Mirielle); son Paul (Marlene) Weatherford of Kansas City, MO, granddaughter Whitney (James) Mueller of Arnold, MO (great-granddaughter Katie and great-grandson Andrew), granddaughter Alyssa (Edgar) Smith of Kansas City, MO (great-granddaughter Lucy and great-grandson Elliot), grandson Paul (Rachael) Weatherford of Chesterfield, MO (great-grandson Oliver); son Carl (Kim) Weatherford of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, grandson Duy Weatherford, grandson Luke (Tiffany) Weatherford of Ft. Smith, AR (great-granddaughter Adelyn and great-grandsons Dray and Dax), granddaughter Carly (Dustin) Collyge (and great-granddaughters Smith and Elle); as well as numerous nieces and nephews, both grand and great! Billy possesses a classic gospel music style with a slight bit of a cry to his voice that was pleasantly delivered. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The group's other key members at this time were Glen Payne, Armond Morales, and Henry Slaughter.[1]. Weve updated the security on the site. Roy sang a song on the Spirit Of The West album and has made every appearance at the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion as well at the National Quartet Convention and First Baptist of Jacksonville Florida. Nathen was like plugging Armond back into the sound. Her singing style changed the sound of the group with 2 female singers on some of the songs. Armond last performed with the Weatherfords at their very last ( unknown at the time ) appearance at the National Quartet Convention. Many nights Scott could not even get to the product table with so many people crowding around his keyboard immediately after a concert. Recently in touch with his family and are working on more information about Earl. It was also at just such a singing that Earl met the beautiful sixteen year old Lily Fern Goble who would have profound influence on the group's future. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Currently LaJuana is dividing her time between Tulsa and Springfield, MO. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. They were married in ?? . To use this feature, use a newer browser. This browser does not support getting your location. Earl started the group in 1944 in Long Beach California after a stint as one of the Stamps touring group called Weatherfords/Stamps Quartet. 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. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Lillies name to Central EMS, 400 N. 13th Street, West Columbia, Texas. Currently a photographer Living near Portland Oregon. "Full time" status meant "full time" members. retiredTerry Robertson- Little Rock ArkansasOD Robinson- Tenor Lakewood California.Art Ross- PianoWent on to play piano for the Rambo's. Close to 20,000 in attendance. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? While the group was in the back of the church at the record table. Last known to be living near Franklin TN. You can always change this later in your Account settings. racist or sexually-oriented language. UNKNOWN. A friendship that endures to this day. Was known for his great recitations. I feel that this is what the Lord wants for my life at this time. Lily knew of mixed groups such as The Speers from her Nazarene connection. At that time, all music was based on radio play, usually live, and Gospel was no different. This is the definitive roster of Weatherfords Alumni. She also served as a member of the Board of Directors for Della C. Lamb, and was a member of United Methodist Women. She also recalls that many of the churches in California used Vaughan or Stamps/Baxter books as regular "church hymnals." The Weatherfords (also Weatherford Quartet and Weatherford Trio) is an American southern gospel music vocal group. Her family moved to the Los Angeles, California area when she was four years old so that her father could pursue his ministry. A lifetime member of the Methodist Church, she most recently attended Liberty United Methodist Church in Liberty, MO. and Danny Coker?. Jim added an exciting sound to the group. . (earl was a male quartet kind of guy.) This area had a lot of immigrants from other parts of the US due to the war and war economy. Bethany Oklahoma. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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 Lily Fern Goble Weatherford (b. He passed away in 1991 in Lakewood California just a few miles from where he had his first concert. Arrangements are under the direction of Church Archer Pasley Funeral Home, 816-781-2000. to sing baritone and Jerry Evans? Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Lila was born May 16, 1925 in Shelby County, MO to Wayne Russell Carroll & Viola (Dahn) Carroll. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Her family moved to the Los Angeles, California area when she was four years old so that her father could pursue his ministry. Try again later. He met Debbie Mc Queen at a Gaither/Weatherford concert in ?? David Kenny and his sister ?? In 1944, "in walked this tall, dark, handsome young man" [Earl Weatherford]. If you wish to use this service, address an original emailto cathe@memorylanegospel.comHT, Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, I was able to gather information regarding the service for Glenn at the. Wrote a song almost every day. Lily and Earl hit it off and were married in 1945. I still enjoy singing, but my heartbeat is the 160 children I have at the orphanage I helped start in the 80's in Thailand. We are proud of our heritage and want to thank the folks who were a part of it. Worked with Wendy Bagwell and then Masterpiece for a short time. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism ??? 1-20 of 2,354 Failed to delete memorial. Haskel had a trio with his brothers The Cooley Brothers from Oklahoma. answered Jake Hess?' and was selected by Hovie Lister to be on his last album. Called to preach but was used of God for a little over a year. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Although she had previously attended a couple of Sunday afternoon singing Schools, this was Lily Fern's introduction to quartet style Gospel Music. Nathen was like plugging Armond back into the sound. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Earl Weatherford memorial. We'd love to hear eyewitness - California. While the group was in the back of the church at the record table. 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. Radio or Television station ??? ---and was touring the country as a soloist before his death on May 28th 1994 - info via Scott Evans. They were one of the west coasts most popular groups and was instrumental in helping with what would become one of the largest gospel music concerts to date in Victorville in 19?? One day, on the road, the baritone singer got sick and had to fly home. e-mail: It was abeautiful service. Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA. The Weatherfords sang for Humbard on Sundays and filmed TV on Mondays. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. A Special Message from Lily Fern Weatherford January 12, 2013. Sang vocals on Standing On Tradition but left before the album cover photo was shot. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. She graduated High School from Shelbina H.S. in 2007, Kelley Looper-lead baritone 2 time member. In 2005, she suffered from a brain aneurysm, and was not able to fully recover. It changed a little from time to time. 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. ?with the group they founded " Forgiven ", A great song stylist can be heard on several Weatherford recordings The most notable being the "Come On Last Sing" album. Bill was hired on the same day that Bills dad had paid to enroll him in college. The last piano player hired by Earl.last known to be in Bartlesville OK. 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. His classic song What a Precious Friend is a signature sound of the Weatherfords. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Don't Threaten. Close to 20,000 in attendance. Went on to join the Power Team and pastor as well. Emotional Young Singers Best Reaction to Being Beagle Snuggles Cat Friend to Watch Outside Wor Babys Adorable Fail at First Sledding Attempt, Adorable Capybara Hitches A Ride on Moms Back. ?-1956 Armond Morales (b. Recently discharged Armond Morales was back. Resend Activation Email. Lila worked as a waitress in her early teens, worked Pratt and Whitney in Kansas City producing radar antenna for military airplanes during WWII, and worked in a poultry processing plant. Dale Rickards, 56 - May 22, 2020. now. 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