Southern gospel legend J D Sumner dies aged 73 ONE OF the father figures of Southern Gospel, JD Sumner died on November 16th 1998. 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". Elvis inspiration Sumner dies at 73 - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper Elvis would then get on the phone and say, I understand. "MR. SONG MAN" and "I MISS YOU". Donnie Sumner, "The Lighthouse" - video by Susan Quinn Sand 55,607 views Jun 8, 2016 Jeff Lewis and Friends Gospel Show at end of Tupelo Elvis Festival 2016, Sunday, 6-5-2016 465 Dislike Share. The last lines J.D. 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. 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. Lister, Jake Hess, and James Blackwood spoke about the fun times they had. Sumner at the 78 Dove Awards. Thats about eighty-five to ninety percent of what I do in an hour and fifteen minutes to an hour and a half. Being greatly gifted as a writer, Donnie is among the list of America 's most renowned inspirational composers . Hes alive!, Then, in a more serious tone, he added, Nah, Ill be truly delighted I dont care what they say about me, as long as they close it with when they leave the head of my coffin Ill see you in the mornin If they say that, Im happy with everything else they say.. I spent the rest of that day totally stunned by the news. He was wearing his TCB ring and pendant which Elvis had given him. Wanda Grey Slate Obituary 2023 - Moody Funeral Services However, what is not debatable is the fact that, a) Elvis did sing a lot of gospel music while with friends and, b) that, among those friends was a gentleman by the name of Donnie Sumner who was one of Elvis back-up singers. He never brought it on stage with him. 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.
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