Obituary. CPA5 4775-04. wasimpressed by their arrangement of the song.) Over the years, Donnie has served as a minister and evangelist, taking his message all over the country. After Elvis's death, Sumner often gave interviews and spoke at Presley conventions. Imagine this: Youve got what would appear to be one of the sweetest gigs in the world: singing back-up for Elvis Presley! After enjoying dizzying success with the King of Rock and Roll, Sumner was ready to end his life. 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. Yeah, special. 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'. Can you imagine, Elvis: 'Hey Sherrill, The doc's here to give you a hair transplant'. After a 10-year layoff, the megastar had decided to hit the road again. Hell be back next week.. If you sit at a piano and hit the further key on the left, its two notes below that. They kept talking about it on the news. Right now Donnie is an OWNER AND MANAGER at Donnie Sumner. And if I cant do that no more, Ill be in Heaven.. That story and many, many others are shared in In the Shadow of Kings (see the Boomerocity review of it here). Sign Guestbook. 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. Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. SUMNER, nationally acclaimed as the "world's lowest bass singer." 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". The only personal responses have been how much they appreciate portraying the human, funny side of Elvis rather than all the negative stuff and they appreciate how I handle the subject of drugs and Christianity in the book. Then, after I bit on that hook of that serious answer, Donnie glided in with the rest of his answer . The doctor then wrapped Sherrill's entire head in a huge, thick blanket of gauze. 'I think he was a Christian, a believer. They write me all the time and I dont even respond. 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. I asked Sumner what his reactions and thoughts were on that fateful day. 'He had a pitch problem. His vibrato would be a quarter-tone on either side of the note. 73-year-old Sumner was found dead of a heart attack in his hotel room in Myrtle Beach, SC. Often appear in internet rumors and false news about the death of a famous class that logically affect their family and friends. His first church was in the little town of Bradley Junction, Florida. It was more or less a social thing for the first few years and it progressed', Donnie said. Sumner and his quartet, the Stamps, had been performing at a theatre in Myrtle Beach. Christian music. He wiped me out.". There was only one sinless life and he died so that I could get over mine.. 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. I hope that, while theyre there, they think, Boy! . The Cathedrals then sang two songs. attleboro obituaries this past weekend; elder high school alumni directory; edgewood valley country club initiation fee; heartland mallory and jake wedding; Gallery By Industry. Sumner, Ed Enoch, and Nick Bruno. He introduced gospel music to a secular world. THE ELVIS YEARS 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. If I can do it with a song, Ill do it. Write your message of sympathy today. He tried to overdose on cocaine twice, attempting suicide three times. 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). He loved anything Roy Rogers. 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 Entering this not that into the search form will return results containing "this" and not "that". Elvis relaxed by singing gospel favourites and, fortunately, an impromptu jam session with the Stamps was recorded in 1972. 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. 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. We were singing duet on 'Spanish Eyes'.Linda Thompson's taped that, because she gave David Briggs a copy, and David gave me a copy. I made up this crazy excuse that I just couldnt afford to come up there. George's wife, Tammy Wynette, passed away. I wouldn't be on the road as much as I am, staying away from my family, if it were not so. "MR. SONG MAN" and "I MISS YOU". 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. I was at a church youth camp in the desert outside of Tucson, Arizona. 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". Well, Ill start by telling you my brother-in-law was terminal. I had the hairdresser come in and we fixed his hair and I had so-and-so cosmetologist come in and put on his make-up. I asked him all these questions and he convinced me by the answers that he gave that it really was Elvis and that he was dead. 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. 's funeral yesterday. But Elvis never forgot Donnie. 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. hi-res2000 Classic Southern (Ovation Records/ORD201): Hold To God's Unchanging Hand; Then I Met The Master; Living With Heaven In Mind; His Hand In Mine; He'll Do It For You; Amazing Grace; Nothing But The Blood; I Can Feel The Touch Of His Hand; There's A Blessing Coming Down; The Anchor Holds; He's Coming Soon; Beulah Land; Until Then; Alone Facing God What Then.2002 Timeless Treasures (Image Records/407302-10): I Love To Tell The Story; What A Friend/No Not One; Leave It There; No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus; O Come Angel Band; It Is Well; Heaven Medley; Great Is Thy Faithfulness; The Haven Of Rest; Wonderful Peace; Ship Ahoy; God Bless These Folks.2004 Serenade (Image Records): I Love To Tell The Story; An Evening Prayer; Through It All; While Ages Roll; Rock Of Ages; What A Day That Will Be; How Great Thou Art; Ten Thousand Years; Sweet Sweet Spirit; I Must Tell Jesus; Victory In Jesus; In The Sweet Bye And Bye; At The Crossing; What A Friend. My heritage is that of a son of an old-fashioned Pentecostal preacher. The vast majority of them are false. He didnt wear his salvation on his arm sleeve. Never before have we seen an Elvis Presley concert from the 1950's with sound. During the last three years of Donnie's service with J. D. Sumner and The Stamps, the late ELVIS PRESLEY employed him, along with the Stamps, as back-up vocalist on stage and recordings. You can now see some of his choice work each month here on Boomerocity.com! His parents; brother, Donnie Sumner; and sisters, Reba Faye Sumner, Myrtle Tucker, Minnie New, and Mary Murphy precede him in death. 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. Upon hearing the news, Elvis told Donnie that he was proud of him and said that he wished that he could go somewhere and start over but 'I guess I got to keep on being Elvis'. Need addtional information, permission to use an article/picture, and/or advertise on boomerocity.com. 83 Obituaries. Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle. 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.. Mrs. Dunn is survived by her children, Kathy Hall (Greg), Jimmy Dunn and. Elvis heard a record by the Stamps, liked it very much, and invited the group to join him on stage - if Sumner was singing with them. During that marriage PeggySue and Donnie lived in several places including in Lindrith and Bloomfield, New Mexico. 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'. The Minister of Youth came up to me at that point came to me after I had been there a while and said that he came to my service years ago with his girlfriend and was all strung out on drugs. Donnie sang lead with the Stamps Trio, J D Sumner And The Stamps, and Voice.He has also made frequent appearances on the Gaither Homecoming Series. Voice: The original group consisted of Sherrill Nielsen, Donnie Sumner and Tim Baty (Thinking About You). After awhile you begin to believe it and you turn into not the kind of person you should be because you think you're better than everybody else'. 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". J.D. I am now victorious in all things and they can be, too, just by deciding that they want to believe on the Lord, Jesus Christ. J.D. Donnie's professional career began in the early sixties. Most of the acts were male quartets featuring four- part harmonies. By forgiveness, I'm a member of God's family, and I thank Him for everything I am or ever will be. Elvis' guitarist, James Burton flew in, Charlie Hodge played acoustic guitar, Donnie Sumner played the piano with Voice supplying bass. J.D. In 1970, while with the Stamps, Donnie received the Gospel Music Association's prestigious DOVE AWARD for "Gospel Song of the Year" with his composition, "THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER". He always stressed the positive side of Presley's personality and never admitted that Elvis took anything other than prescription drugs. ), Donnie found time to write a book. 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". How do I say this? What made him great in gospel was his ability to tell a story. Presley recorded three gospel albums. Copyright Currentobituary.com, Your source for online obituaries and funeral notices. The next morning, I called J.D. 'He had a pitch problem. Christian Music Archive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. 2023 Boomerocity.comAll Rights Reserved. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. (Partial List)All I Do Is Ask The LordDreamin'God's HeavenIf I Could Have The WorldIf You Find The LordI'll Live OnLove Found A PardonLove Him SoSailing Toward HomeSounds Of LoveStreet Corner PreacherThe Army Of The LordThe Night Before EasterThe Shadow Of His LoveWhere Has Our Love Gone. 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. Ronald Dale Ronnie Sumner, 74, of Irwin County, Georgia, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his residence. called me and said that Elvis died. 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 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. The deal included the brand name, the Stamps Quartet, and Sumner developed this, transforming a little-known group into one of America's leading white gospel groups. Funeral arrangement under the care ofKistler-Patterson Funeral Homes. Sumner, the deep voice who can be heard prominently on Elvis's posthumous chart-topper, "Way Down". Donnie Sumner: By profession, I'm a musician. View The Obituary For Yvonne "Vonnie" Houston Futrell. During his many sleepless, anxious nights, he would summon a young David to play music music that became what we know to be the Psalms of the Bible - to soothe his soul. That is exactly what Donnie Sumner did. You can hit the bottom in the presidency or you can hit the bottom on skid row. Donnie's uncle, the late J.D. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. As a changed man, Donnie brings a new message of hope'. He called me two or three times, wanting me to come work on sessions with him. Donnie Sumner - Tour Coordinator Youve seen Bob Gruens work in galleries, books, and on the official John Lennon stamp by the U.S. Post Office. They were booked for Elvis In Concert at Wembley Arena in January 1999 in which Elvis's backing musicians and singers will accompany a video of Elvis singing. 'We'd be wired most of the time. I love you. Ive got a couple of people who talk to Elvis all the time. It was funny. Absolutely nobody can communicate the lyrics of a gospel song like Elvis', Sumner said from Nashville. 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. 1. for 59 weeks and 4 No. May 7, 2022 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. After both of us laughing very hard at that comment, Donnie added, Yeah, I am absolutely positive that he is dead. On the Saturday morning before Labor Day in 1976, he stood on the balcony outside Elvis' suite trying to get the nerve to jump'. Stay up to date with Christian Music Archive via E-Mail! After spending time in a couple of different groups, he finally got the call from Uncle J.D. Unfortunately, you'll find many suicides that are not resolved . Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. years Donnie endeavored to create a secular music firm in Nashville , Tennessee under the banner of SPIRIT AND ASSOCIATES. THE EARLY YEARS Biography. I was in Florida at the time. If I ever see him coming down my street I always make sure hes not turning into my drive! Sumner said stories of Elvis growing up in church are exaggerated. As he said in his autobiography, "Gospel music is more than standing on a stage or a way to make a living. Donnie Sumner is a Southern Gospel singer and songwriter. Deciding that he needed to leave the tour and enter rehab, Donnie first had to tell his boss, who was in the hospital at the time. : The original group consisted of Sherrill Nielsen, Donnie Sumner and Tim Baty (, Elvis and J.D. There's also a private recording from that period, where he sings 'Let Me Be The One' and 'Spanish Eyes'. His vibrato would be a quarter-tone on either side of the note. Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. SUMNER, nationally acclaimed as the "world's lowest bass singer." Both Donnie and J. D. were closely associated with the late ELVIS PRESLEY on both his stage appearances and his recordings. As we were close to wrapping up our call, an unplanned question popped into my aging cranium about Sumners involvement in the Elvis Lives shows that occasionally tour the country and the world. as members of the Masters V and with Bill Baize they sang "Peace. Bill had worked as a Sawyer in Logging, and enjoyed watching Westerns and the Outdoors. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. I talked to him twice about sessions. 'He embraced me and rather than jumping, I cried my way back to the room for a brand new beginning'. Their performance of 'Softly, As I Leave You' was nominated for a Grammy when released posthumously in 1978) and Donnie Sumner had just left The Stamps. He sang a beautiful song comparing Jesus to aship's captain. 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! 's face, I did not approach the bier. Mr. Sumner was born May 30, 1947, in Irwin County, Georgia, to the late Leonard & Lois Roberts Sumner. Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016. Sherrill Nielsen: That was in Palm Springs. Everybody thought he was a great singer, but what made him great in rock and roll was his appearance. They wouldve never had any financial problems. The family will receive friends Monday from 12:30 until 2:00 PM at Genesis full Gospel Church. (70 years old). which drive up our cost of staying online. 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. 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". 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. If I can do it by just walking around and being friendly, Ill do it. Presley continued to record gospel songs - more than 100 in all, by one account - and a live recording of 'How Great Thou Art' in 1974 earned him the Grammy for Best Inspirational Song. He was a Glynn County firefighter and a painter. Ive got a brand new life. I had been involved in the drug culture ever since I entered the industry. I have more books on the subject of Elvis than I do any other singular subject and thats after having lost one or two of them. 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. Jay Bonds and the Rev. Elvis Australia was founded in 1996 www.elvis.com.au was literally born from the concept of wanting to represent 'Elvis in Australia', so www.elvis.com.au Read more. J.D. Southern gospel legend J D Sumner dies aged 73 ONE OF the father figures of Southern Gospel, JD Sumner died on November 16th 1998. The doctor cut a big hole in one of Elvis' sheets, draped it over him with his head centered inside the hole andproceeded to remove small plugs of hair from the back side of Sherrill's head and then inserted the plugs into holes he had previously made in the top of Sherrill's scalp. It was during this time period that Donnie was seen on the Elvis, worldwide satellite television spectacular, "ALOHA FROM HAWAII ". In the past, Donnie has also been known as Donnie H Sunmer, Donnie H Sumner, Don H Sumner, Donnie Summer and Donnie M Sumner.
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