Elvis relaxed by singing gospel favourites and, fortunately, an impromptu jam session with the Stamps was recorded in 1972. with George Younce and others. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Funeral arrangement under the care ofDonovan Funeral Home. This account has been disabled. This account has been disabled. ). This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Sumner was a close friend to Elvis and legendary bass singer of the Stamps Quartet that backed Elvis on records and in concert. The Stamps recording of J. D.s original composition The Old Country Church, from 1971. Sorry! At the end of "Nearer My God To Thee", Elvis says, "I was singing bass, but J.D. As he said in his autobiography, "Gospel music is more than standing on a stage or a way to make a living. He died while he was touring. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. J. D. Sumner, with Bob Terrell. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [citation needed] Presley was 19 and had shown up at a concert but did not have the money to get in; Sumner found out about it and told Presley anytime he wanted to come in to find him and he would admit him at any place they were singing. Sorry! He had a sense of fun and amused audiences with his impression of "the Gooney Bird". Impact Books, 1971. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. J.D. While family and close friends were mourning the loss of their loved one, tens of thousands came to Memphis. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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D. and the Stamps after Elvis's death, Elvis's Favorite Gospel Songs, was nominated for a Grammy in 1978. influential website. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Recognised in the Sumner's] son-in-law, and he said that J.D. With his demise came a need to understand the whole arc of his life: from being a dazzling agent of cultural transformation to succumbing to raging addictions and utter patheticness. & The Stamps early last year. Howard Lax. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. the Stamps, had been performing at a theatre in Myrtle Beach. Born on Christmas Eve, 1927, the last of twelve children born to Stovall and Lydia Hess. Sumner began his career with the Sunny South Quartet. You can appreciate what was played for the funeral here, here and here. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet, which led to him becoming a member of Elvis Presley's TCB Band during Elvis' last three years. 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. This is the last interview that. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Sumner also wrote and recorded a tribute single to his friend titled "Elvis Has Left the Building" in 1977. GREAT NEWS! Jake won several others awards too numerous to mention. 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 were several hundred people inattendance. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Sumner, who was inducted into the Gospel. 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. Failed to remove flower. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, USA. Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley. Sumner sang at Presleys funeral in August 1977. He will always be remembered for his unique low voice, and his great sense of humor. 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. Public Figure. J. D. and Masters V singing We Sure Do Need Him Now in the 1980s. As a special gift to J.D. In 1954, Sumner joined the Memphis-based Blackwood Brothers Quartet after that groups bass and baritone singers were killed in a plane crash. An album released by J. D. and the Stamps after Elviss death, Elviss Favorite Gospel Songs, was nominated for a Grammy in 1978. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. The story of J. D. Sumner & the Stamps. As soon as Jake's health improved He went solo and launched the Old Friends Qt. Its been 42 years since Elvis Aaron Presleys death of a massive prescription drug overdose in the master bath of Graceland. Flowers are gratefully declined, however a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in his name is appreciated. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. John Daniel Sumner was born on November 19, 1924, in Lakeland, Florida. Sumner page Return to Willie Nelson Museum page, Leave J.D. Alcanando duas oitavas abaixo da mdia. J. D. Sumner can be heard as the ultradeep way on down on Elviss 1976 recording of Way Down, which was Presleys last released single before his death on August 16, 1977. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Sunny South Quartet and Dixie Lily Harmoneers, Wayfaring Stranger 1967 performance with The Stamps Quartet, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Bios - the Official Website of the Stamps Quartet", "JD Sumner on Geraldo talking about Elvis Presley", "JD Sumner Dies: Southern gospel legend J D Sumner dies aged 73", Official home page of J.D. as members of the Masters V and with Bill Baize they sang "Peacein the Valley." The Rev. Presleys legacy, critics mostly agree, is that he stood inside the music of black Americans, and presented it to a previously unreceptive, skeptical, prejudiced white audience. 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 . Sumner died of a heart attack after a concert on November 16, 1998just three days shy of his 74th birthday. 73-year-old Sumner was found dead of a heart There was a problem getting your location. With this unfortunate turn of events, JD disbanded the Stamps Quartet. 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. "J.D. This browser does not support getting your location. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Elvis in an impromptu gospel session with J. D. and the Stamps in the 1970s. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. Sumner wanted to get off . also sang with Elvis Presley as backup along with "The Sunshine Boys," "The BlackWood Quartet," and "J.D. 's, "God Still Lives inThis Ole House." ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Failed to report flower. 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. They were the favourite group of Gladys Presley, Elvis's mother, and they sang at her funeral in 1958. wasimpressed by their arrangement of the song.) Sumner and the Stamps, as they were known, performed with Presley from 1970 to 1977, and Sumner sang at Presleys funeral in 1977. There was an error deleting this problem. Sumner also sang with the Blackwood Brothers and formed his own quartet for the Dixie Lilly Co. Elvis Presley had used a former gospel group, the Jordanaires, on many of his hit recordings. [7] Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1997. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Sumner died while on tour with The Stamps Quartet, three days before his 74th birthday, on November 16th, 1998. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Try again later. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Weve updated the security on the site. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. In it he wrote, "Gospel music was designed by Christian people as a means of reaching the lost. Beloved husband of Rosa (nee: Ancona). J.D. Elvis, naturally, is irreplaceable but so is Sumner; few singers can hit the lowest G on the piano. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Sumner I found on Findagrave.com. Search above to list available cemeteries. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He and the Stamps recorded and toured with Presley as his backup singers through most of the 1970s. wouldhumorously pick on him. Blackwood Brothers before he became the leader of the Stamps in 1963. The two singers struck up a friendship that would last the rest of Elviss life. "I knew Elvis from the time he was 14, and all I ever saw him drink was one glass of peach brandy. Sumner (6975)? Sumner, the deep voice who can be heard prominently on Elvis's posthumous chart-topper, "Way Down". Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet"), (now simply as "J.D. Try again. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Hardwick then spoke and John Mathews, aboyhood friend of J.D. Please try again later. Like so many Southern singers of his generation, he sang in church from an early age, and when his voice. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. J. D. sang with the Blackwood Brothers Quartet from 1954 until 1965. He began singing in a quartet at his local church when he was eight years old. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Sumner sang in five quartets and was a member of the Blackwood Brothers during their 1950s heyday. Sumner page Return to Home Page, Willie Nelson and Friends Museum | Nashville Souvenirs | 2613A McGavock Pike | Nashville, TN 37214 | 615-885-1515, 2023 Willie Nelson and Friends Museum and General Store. I dont like that, The Weeknd is getting mocked for his response to Rolling Stones The Idol expos, Daisy Jones & the Six review: Riley Keough fronts a rock soap opera, Wayne Shorter, influential jazz saxophonist and composer, dies at 89, Hidden, illegal casinos are booming in L.A., with organized crime reaping big profits. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. A system error has occurred. Who Gave Eulogy At Elvis Funeral? John Daniel Sumner, nicknamed Jim Dandy or J.D., was born in Lakeland, Florida in 1924. . He was a songwriter with more than Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Skylite Records, Heartwarming Records, Masters Records, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 07:47. He sang a beautiful song comparing Jesus to aship's captain. 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. Create New Account. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Tony Brown was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and grew up in Walkertown. 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. English Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. By this, he meant the way that Sumner would run down the scale and bottom out on the lowest note he could hit. Failed to delete memorial. In 1991, Bill Gaither launched his "Homecoming" gospel video series. He also sang on such Presley hits as Burning Love, American Trilogy and Way Down.. The two formed a strong relationship. Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame as an individual in 1983 and with the Stamps earlier this year. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He helped establish gospel music as mainstream American music. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Before the ceremony began, the coffin was open and although Icould see J.D. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Vernon Presley and gospel base singer J. D. Sumner sketched out the order of service. The Stamps worked for Elvis until his death in August 1977 and Sumner's voice can be heard on many recordings including the gospel songs "Help Me" and "Why Me, Lord". When he performed in Las Vegas, he opened for . Sumner, who was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1983, died Monday of a heart attack in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where he had gone to perform with the Stamps. Sumner and his quartet, the Stamps, had been performing at a theatre in Myrtle Beach. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Scott D. Sumner of Goshen, New York, born in New York, New York, who passed away on September 15, 2021. Receive notifications. A graveside service for Howard will be held Monday, February 27, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Beth Israel. Because of his various commitments, Sumner was managing, rather than singing with, the Stamps. Sumner sang in five quartets and was a member of the Blackwood Brothers during their 1950s heyday. Try again later. ). Julie Ann Compton, age 59, of Sumner, Illinois passed away on Sunday, February 05, 2023 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Failed to report flower. JD Sumner Biography. "He (Elvis) helped saved my marriage, my health, my career, and ultimately, my life. Born in Lakeland, Florida, became inspired to sing after hearing Frank Stamps perform. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Send Flowers Publish an Obituary. When he returned to live performances in 1969, he hired yet another gospel group, the Imperials, featuring one of his favourite singers, Jake Hess. He was born in Pozzallo, Sicily. I believe it was Ed Enoch who said the last song J.D. After the Stamps Quartet disbanded in 1980, Sumner with Hovie Lister, Jake Hess, Rosie Rozell, and James Blackwood formed the Masters V as a special consolidation of members of the Blackwood Brothers Quartet and Statesmen Quartet. The Stamps can be heard on most of the records Presley made from 1972 to 1977. Southern gospel legend J D Sumner dies aged 73 ONE OF the father figures of Southern Gospel, JD Sumner died on November 16th 1998. [8][9], J.D. [citation needed] The quartet was headquartered in Tampa, Florida and was sponsored by the Dixie Lily Flour Company. Masters V was awarded a Grammy in 1981 for Best Traditional Gospel Performance. He was 73. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Call us today for pre-planning or custom planning options . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. It wasn't "The Lighthouse" which the Stamps did in _Elvison Tour_; the title may have been "Ship Ahoy." He released his final project "Gotta get a God said" on October 2003. In the audience I recognized JoeGuercio, Glen Hardin, Charlie Hodge, country singer Charlie Walker, andformer Stamp Terry Blackwood. Cross Rhythms is a UK registered charity no. The same folks . There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. In any newspaper and Legacy.com. Sumner eventually heeded Elviss advice, got the help he needed to quit drinking, and turned his life around for the better. Presley hired Sumner & The Stamps as his back-up singers in 1971. In 1993, Jake retired from gospel music and moved with Joyce to Columbus, Georgia, to be near Becky and her family. 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. Oops, something didn't work. We have set your language to Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. HovieLister, Jake Hess, and James Blackwood spoke about the fun times they hadwith J.D. 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. 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". 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