But I never talked to Elvis again face-to-face. 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'. He is definitely dead. That guys got a lot of stage skills. I wish someone would have video or cassette taped it I'd lve a copy. recorded was "If ICan Help Somebody." I wont go into the personal reasons why I know but J.D. Music and the church had always been part of Donnie's life. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James A. Dunn, parents, J.D. Sumner was born May 30, 1947, in Irwin County, Georgia, to the late Leonard & Lois Roberts Sumner. Christian Music Archive is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. Condolence at HopewellFuneral.com Published by Tampa Bay. Besides the Blackwood Brothers, Presley idolized J.D. They left in 1971 following a dispute over pay with Elvis's manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Thats about eighty-five to ninety percent of what I do in an hour and fifteen minutes to an hour and a half. Interview with Larry Muhoberac Interview with John Wilkinson Interview with Michael Jarrett, songwriter, I'm Leavin' Interview with James Burton Interview with James Burton Sydney Australia 2006 James Burton: First Call For The Royalty Of Rockabilly Interview with Ronnie Tutt Interview with Ronnie Tutt #2 Interview with Jerry Scheff Interview with Glen D. Hardin Interview with Sherrill Nielsen Interview with Terry Blackwood & Jim Murray Interview with Tony Brown Duke Bardwell Interview with Scotty Moore Bill Black Interview with D.J. It was exciting and I think Im going to tell my friends what a great program he does.. 1. for 59 weeks and 4 No. "My first three years with Elvis was as a backup vocalist. Sumner agreed and the Stamps Quartet joined Elvis in November 1971. Then he was going to come back and freak everybody out. Hardwick then spoke and John Mathews, aboyhood friend of J.D. Special? with J.D. The family will receive friends Monday from 12:30 until 2:00 PM at Genesis full Gospel Church. "The Lighthouse" Gospel Song by Donnie Sumner - YouTube Because of the still-incredible appeal of Elvis Presley 35 years after his death, I asked Sumner if felt that people got the real message of his ministry as he intends it or are they emotionally responding to the memory of Elvis. As a changed man, Donnie brings a new message of hope'. Yeah, special. Like so many Southern singers of his generation, he sang in church from an early age, and when his voice broke he became the bass singer with the Sunshine Boys. Sumner and Mary Sumner and three siblings, Pete Sumner, Frieda Key and Gail Roddenberry. about what he thought when I left but he was certainly proud of me. Ive got a couple of people who talk to Elvis all the time. to join his group, the Stamps, as a pianist. But when he finally got the chance a few years later, Presley's personal flamboyance and distinctive vocal style didn't fit in with the uniform appearance and carefully controlled harmony required by the Southern gospel style. I made up this crazy excuse that I just couldnt afford to come up there. After a heated discussion, Elvis agreed to cut vocal tracks for the four songs at his Palm Springs home that Felton Jarvis had cut backing tracks for without him at the recent Stax sessions. Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame as an individual in 1983 and with the Stamps earlier this year. 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". Ronald Dale "Ronnie" Sumner - Obituary - CurrentObituary.com As he said in his autobiography, "Gospel music is more than standing on a stage or a way to make a living. 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. OBITUARY: Donnie Lee Culbreath - - Sumner County Source - Facebook Find the obituary of Phoebe R. Harrison (1952 - 2022) from Sumner, IL. Everybody thought he was a great singer, but what made him great in rock and roll was his appearance. This site is sponsored as public resource by the independent funeral homes repesented here. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Yvonne "Vonnie" Houston Futrell on this permanent online memorial. It was more or less a social thing for the first few years and it progressed', Donnie said. 'He Touched Me' (1972) - a gospel standard of Bill Gaither - earned Presley his second Grammy for Best Inspirational Album. The Cathedrals then sang two songs. J.D. The album includes an instant classic, 'Peace in the Valley'. Spirit Ministries / Att. Ronnie Sumner's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl 'the greatest gospel singer who ever lived'. Since childhood his favorite form of entertainment has been . Elvis was known for expecting almost unconditional loyalty from those who worked for him. Bye.. Elvis and J.D. Never before have we seen an Elvis Presley concert from the 1950's with sound. They got together to make some music and wound up with 'The Tennessee Rangers'. He never brought it on stage with him. The Story of J.D. Sumner & the Stamps, part 1 - Absolutely Gospel I live in a neighborhood where a police patrol car comes through here every three hours. Sumner. They wouldve never got into any legal problems and Lisa Marie wouldve never gotten into some of the stuff that shes gotten into. Sumner, who backed up Presley on concert tours from 1971 to '77, sang on Presley's . Donnie Sumner - Tour Coordinator Both Donnie and J. D. were closely associated with the late ELVIS PRESLEY on both his stage appearances and his recordings. Donnie Sumner, 'Voice', and Elvis Presley | Elvis Interviews Donnie Sumner is a Southern Gospel singer and songwriter. He rarely went to church or read the Bible, according to one close associate, and his partying and overindulgence in food and drugs eventually led to his death at age 42. Donnie cleaned up his life and took a long break from performing. 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. Voice: The original group consisted of Sherrill Nielsen, Donnie Sumner and Tim Baty (Thinking About You). A lot of Elvis fans, a goodly number of my old friends and a tremendous number of people who have kids in similar situations who want to give it to their kids and grandkids. I tell you what, Randy, it dont take any courage. Moscheo called him 'a lonely person'. On stage, Elvis would liken Sumner's voice to a B-52 bomber - and that was a compliment. Donnie Sumner Story J.D. That was the last time Donnie talked to Elvis face to face. In it (and if I remember correctly), when describing Elvis love of southern gospel music, Humbard used the story of King Saul who had vacated the calling of God and lived with a very troubled heart. If I can do it with a Scripture, Ill do it. All my life I wanted to be in a southern gospel quartet', he said. Then Ive got one girl that has married Elvis after he died. If I can do it by just walking around and being friendly, Ill do it. He died while he was touring. I hope that, while theyre there, they think, Boy! It was during this time period that Donnie was seen on the Elvis, worldwide satellite television spectacular, "ALOHA FROM HAWAII ". Hes got a great presentation and I really enjoyed it. I want them to laugh at my humor, at my jokes, at myself by being old, fat and ugly. He was a Glynn County firefighter and a painter. Obituary: J. D. Sumner | The Independent | The Independent You can now see some of his choice work each month here on Boomerocity.com! U.S . A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. About Donnie Sumner. Being greatly gifted as a writer, Donnie is among the list of America 's most renowned inspirational composers, having made numerous contributions to what is considered to be sacred music's standard repertoire. They were nominated for Grammy awards with the albums Victory Road (1990) and Peace In The Valley (1991) and they were featured on Tammy Wynette's final album, Inspirational Favourites (1998). He was 73. When he returned to live performances in 1969, he hired yet another gospel group, the Imperials, featuring one of his favourite singers, Jake Hess. I tried to make car arrangements. For the brief moment that I had met and spoken with him, he struck me as a very kind and gentle man. 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 sing the very high endings in concert. Within a year, Elvis Presley was dead. A NEW BEGINNING 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. Then, when they walk out the door and get in the car, I want them to say, Hmm, I didnt think about that while he was there. At the end of "Nearer My God To Thee", Elvis says, "I was singing bass, but J.D. What made him great in gospel was his ability to tell a story. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. THE EARLY YEARS : The original group consisted of Sherrill Nielsen, Donnie Sumner and Tim Baty (, Elvis and J.D. Not only that, but Elvis really considers you a close friend. called me and said that Elvis died. George Younce, bass singer for. Said Sumner: "I have never seen a man suffer as much or grieve as much as he did at the loss of his mother.". 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. as members of the Masters V and with Bill Baize they sang "Peace. My uncle said for me to sing until they got somebody, and I sang for eight years', he said. Right now Donnie is an OWNER AND MANAGER at Donnie Sumner. 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 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. 'I think he was a Christian, a believer. He has also made frequent appearances on the Gaither Homecoming Series. Only the big ones. The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. Blountstown Obituaries | Local Obits for Blountstown, FL - Legacy.com He left the group to form the Tennessee Rangers and began performing country music with a year residency at the Grand Old Opry. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. I asked Donnie for his thoughts on his legendary uncle. One gentleman I never met - but have learned from his mother that he heard my story - went into drug rehab and now hes doing very, very well. After Elvis's death, Sumner often gave interviews and spoke at Presley conventions. I wouldn't be on the road as much as I am, staying away from my family, if it were not so. Thats the gospel truth! I love you. 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". Elvis Interviews , Elvis Articles , Elvis Biography , By David Adams. 'He had a feel and a passion for it. My heritage is that of a son of an old-fashioned Pentecostal preacher. Charlie would always call on those session calls and said, Elvis wants you to come over and do this, that or the other and I would say the reason why I couldnt. 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. It was funny. I never talked to J.D. My only desire is to cause somebodys life to be better because I passed through it. Im not a scoundrel any more, thanks to Jesus. I had been involved in the drug culture ever since I entered the industry. 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. Kenneth Sumner Kenneth Ray Sumner, 72, passed away on August 23, 2022, at his home in . Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Friday, September 17, 2021, at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, in Irwin County, Georgia, with the Rev. 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. Blackwood himself was part of another quartet at the First Assembly in Memphis, the Songfellows, and Presley wanted to join. The only song completed from the tapes supplied by Felton Jarvis was 'Sweet Angeline' they then recorded Donnie Sumner's'I Miss You' then lacking anything else Elvis wanted to record, Sherrill suggested 'Are You Sincere?'. From time to time Elvis would request that Donnie sing one of his "own" original love songs. I was in a revival. Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016. Gospel music executive BobWhitaker and former Stamps pianist and current MCA Nashville presidentTony Brown said a few words. He was a member and deacon of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church. Kenneth Alan Shaw. Colonel Parker called Elvis and told him RCA wanted a record, in four days he was going to be breach of contract. How do I say this? He was raised the son of a minister and is no newcomer to the world of Christian music. 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. Hell be back next week.. These stories begged the question about Sumners opinion as to the claim that Elvis staged his death in August of 1977. He had a sense of fun and amused audiences with his impression of "the Gooney Bird". In 1956 the Blackwood Brothers Quartet found national acclaim when they won Arthur Godfrey's television talent show. Donnie Sumner Story Obituary. You dont have to put on a football helmet and run at the gates of Heaven. 'When I was with Elvis I had plenty of money, plenty of safety, plenty of access to anything I wanted. 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.. I asked the kid, Is he dead? because the headline didnt make it clear if he just had a heart attack or if he died from one. With a closeness to this lineage of musical greatness, it was only natural that the younger Sumner would take an interest in the family business. I attended J.D. McDuff soon exited the Stamps for the McDuff Brothers, and Donnie Sumner . The family will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday evening at the funeral home in Ocilla. 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. Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. SUMNER, nationally acclaimed as the "world's lowest bass singer." Collect rumors like this that says if you Is Donnie Sumner dead? She married Donnie Sumner in 1979 and their marriage brought forth 5 children, Jason Dwayne in 1980, Travis Lee in 1981, Vanessa Leeann in 1983, Jeremy Wade in 1986, and Cody Allen in 1990. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Wanda Grey Slate Obituary 2023 - Moody Funeral Services 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. 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. 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. 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, was a legendary musical figure'. email Donnie, aving served his denomination as Minister of Music, Evangelist and Pastor, Donnie is presently involved in an inter-faith, multi-media music ministry presenting. And if I cant do that no more, Ill be in Heaven.. 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.
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