This is a carousel with slides. His family said he was a natural entertainer at the age of 5. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Make sure that the file is a photo. He then sang with the "The Watchmen" ,"The Weatherford Quartet", and the "Blue Ridge Quartet." This account has been disabled. This browser does not support getting your location. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. However, his exact net worth is not known as of 2019. Glen Fork, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Spending time with her family and friends was among one of her favorite things to do. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 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However, when his voice changed during puberty, he shifted to the ba s s part. He was predeceased by : his parents, Charles Olen Younce and Bonnie Powell Younce Mast; his siblings, Jean Younce Henson, Paul and Jerry Younce; and his step-father Roe Mast. He had been so very sick and in much pain for the last few months but now he is healthier and happier than he has ever been.. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Singer George Younce was married toClara Younce. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Smith Younce of Zionville; one son, Jason Younce and wife Charlotte of Charleston, South Carolina; two daughters, Sarah Gilliam and husband William of Zionville and Skylar Younce of Zionville; one step-son, Michael Dunn of Kingsport, Tennessee and one step-daughter, Missy Morefield of Mountain City, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Joseph Morefield, Madelyn and Wyatt Gilliam, Townsend and Riley Younce, one sister-in-law, Becky Younce of Boone and one brother-in-law, Dick Henson of Bristol, Tennessee. George B. Younce age 73, of Zionville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his residence. His television appearances include the "Rex Humbard Hour", the "Gospel Singing Jubilee", the Bill Gaither Homecoming Hour, NBCs Today Show, The Nashville Network, Prime Time Country, and The Statler Brothers Show. Jeff Turner Music Reporter Resend Activation Email. Younce also wrote several Southern Gospel songs including the classic "Yesterday". This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Younce had suffered from failing kidneys and a heart condition in recent years, the Akron Beacon Journal reported, and had retired in 2002 after collapsing during a Bill Gaither Homecoming concert at Carnegie Hall. We were right there beside her as the angels carried her peacefully home. She was a resident of Kensington of Aurora nursing home for the past three years. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic, Barney Hampton Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. George B. Younce age 73, of Zionville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his residence. STOW George W. Younce, 75, went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2005. Sharing the scripture: Do you add to Gods word? [3]:12 In 1936, the Younce family moved to Lenoir, North Carolina. Later in 1998, he was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame, located in Dollywood. Younce moved to Lenoir, North Carolina with his family in 1936. Oops, something didn't work. Reverend Cindy Lunsford will officiate. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? George Younce, the veteran singer, died at the age of 75 in April 2005. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Thank you for your prayers for this family. She is still very weak and has tons of rehab ahead of her, but shes finally back home in her recliner. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Try again. There was a problem getting your location. 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. [3] His father was his biggest influence when young Younce decided he wanted to be a singer. All rights reserved. Primitive Quartet Farewell Concert - Tickets On Sale Now! The son of the late Charles Olen Younce and Bonnie Powell Younce Mast. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The next year, he joined his first quartet. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. Try again later. Resend Activation Email. No commercials, no fundraising; just music and uplifting messages. George was born in Dante, VA and was preceded in death by his father George Younce, Sr., mother Lou. 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. She is still very weak and has tons of rehab . Notice: The information in the post above may have been formatted to suit this website, but is not necessarily material originally created by, or is exclusive to Singing News Magazine. The family has asked that memorials be made to Summit Renal Care in Akron. [5] When his voice changed, he switched to the bass part that he would sing for the rest of his life.[6]. His name is enshrined in the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame, having been Awarded this honor in 1998. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10762525/george-wilson-younce. Suggested donation : American Cancer Society, Funeral arrangement under the care ofBarney Hampton Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Clara Sanders Younce I found on Findagrave.com. AKRON, Ohio (BP)-Legendary bass singer George Younce, a two-time inductee into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame, died April 11 at Akron City Hospital in Ohio. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Probably the greatest bass singer of all time, but thats kind of incidental when you consider his impact on peoples lives. George Wilson Younce (February 22, 1930 April 11, 2005) was an American bass singer, known for performing with Southern gospel quartets, especially The Cathedrals. 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. A founding member of the Cathedrals Quartet, Younce was selected 14 times in Singing News fan surveys as their favorite Southern gospel bass singer. He always left the room lighter because of his presence and his spirit. Tara was loved by all who knew her. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The late singer is survived by his wife Clara and daughters Gina (Rick) Eroskey and Lisa (Ernie) Haase, and son George Lane Younce. Obituary. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. You can enhance George Younce's memory by . Include gps location with grave photos where possible. David Ingram Music Director, Web Page Editor [3]:153 In November 1964, Younce joined forces with lead singer Glen Payne, Tenor Bobby Clark and Baritone/Piano Player Danny Koker to form the "Cathedral Quartet" out of the "Cathedral Trio". Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Thank you for listening to Texas Gospel Canada! You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Singing News Bluegrass Chart January 2023, DR. CHARLES STANLEY'S IN TOUCH MINISTRIES NAMED AS NQC TITLE SPONSOR. . We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. The third presents a collection of some of his favorite hymns. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He had been undergoing dialysis during the last few years. Weve updated the security on the site. The family did so that evening. TOGETHER AGAIN STOW -- Clara Younce, age 83, passed away peacefully due to heart failure on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. There is a problem with your email/password. Late in his career, he sang with The Old Friends Quartet, which included his son-in-law, former Cathedral tenor Ernie Haase and Southern Gospel legend Jake Hess and baritone Wesley Pritchard and pianist Garry Jones. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Military graveside rites and burial provided by American Legion Post 130 will follow in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 1939-1999. Texas Gospel Canada Southern Gospel Radio. His last public appearance, in September 2004, was as a surprise guest at a Bill Gaither event in Cleveland, the citys Plain Dealer newspaper reported. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The "Cathedral Quartet" has earned 70 Singing News Fan Awards with 18 of them bearing the name George Younce. Please try again later. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of George B. Younce to pay them a last tribute. George Younce was a renowned American ba s s singer who performed with Southern gospel quarters, especiallyThe Cathedrals. On April 11, 2005, he passed away at Akron City Hospital in Ohio. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! Site by Mere. Try again later. Two were GMA nominees for Dove Awards in the Southern Gospel Album of the Year category. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to The Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, P.O. George Younce has passed away burial site tour Justin Town 12K views 2 years ago Bass Singers Quartet (Just a Little Talk With Jesus) 05-01-10 psalmofpraise 9.6M views 12 years ago Bill &. He got married to her on 27th April 1955 and remained married to her until his death in 2005. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Born in Patterson, N.C., he was a resident of Stow since 1964, and a U.S. Army veteran, serv ing in the 82nd Airborne.. Primitive Quartet Farewell Concert Tickets On Sale Now. George Younce, the veteran singer, died at the age of 75 in April 2005. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Preceded in death by her father, George Younce and sister, Dana Younce-Willis, she is survived by her mother, Clara Younce; sisters, Gina (Rick) Eroskey and Lisa (Ernie) Haase, all of Stow; brother, George Lane (Terri) Younce of Powder Springs, Ga.; nieces, Morgan and Laci Younce; nephew, Christian Younce, and her dearly loved dogs, Duke and Daisy. Box 931517, Cleveland, Ohio 44193-1655. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Younce suffered from heart trouble as well as kidney failure, and was on dialysis during the last years of his life. (73 years old). Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Failed to delete memorial. Younce was a 14-time recipient of the Singing News Fan Award for Favorite Southern Gospel Bass singer. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Born in Patterson, N.C., he was a resident of Stow since 1964, and a U.S. Army veteran, serv ing in the 82nd. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Sorry! Try again later. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. He was also a regular at the Bill Gaither Homecoming Concerts. Clara was the fourth of nine children. He sang his signature song about heaven, Suppertime, and told the crowd, Should the Master come tonight, Im packed and ready to go.. He is known for being the lead singer of The Cathedral Quartet . If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Bill Gaither, quoted in The Plain Dealers obituary of Younce, said, He was one of those once-in-a-lifetime spirits. George Younce was born on February 22, 1930 in Patterson, North Carolina. Years active. She was a resident of Kensington of Aurora nursing home for the past three years. The "Cathedral Quartet" has earned 70 Singing News Fan Awards with 18 of them bearing the name George Younce. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The group went out on their own in 1969. Younce and his wife, Clara, would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 27. The visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 from 5-8 p.m. at Redmon Funeral Home, 3633 Darrow Road, Stow, Ohio. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Jeanna Ingram Production Manager He healed Tara, raised her up to walk into a new life free, whole and eternal.". Below is an update from Ernie Haase. Search above to list available cemeteries. Review. Drag images here or select from your computer for George Wilson Younce memorial. Over the next decade he traveled with such groups as the Homeland Harmony Quartet, The Weatherfords, the Florida Boys, and the Blue Ridge Quartet. Family members linked to this person will appear here. This browser does not support getting your location. Your email address will not be published. The son of the late Charles Olen Younce and Bonnie Powell Younce Mast. based on information from your browser. The same year, Younce recorded his first solo project. He later went on recording two other solo projects. She was born in Glen Fork, West Virginia to Lawrence and Nola Sanders. She was 42 years old. Excerpts from obituary shared by Redmon Funeral Home He loved the Lord with all his heart and attended Community Baptist Church. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Im sure Pop is continuing the wonderful care he has been providing. George Wilson . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Younce performed on the Gaither Homecoming Tour, at Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York City, and at the Billy Graham Crusades in Cleveland, Ohio and Nashville, Tennessee. Thank you for your continued prayers for the Haase/Younce families: Today is my Mommas birthday and Im glad to say that mom is leaving the hospital/rehab unit and is headed home to Newburgh today. George Younce passed away in Stow, Ohio. [3]:20 At the age of 15 in his hometown, George received his first taste of Southern Gospel music. The family will receive friend from 12:00 until 2:00, prior to the service, at the funeral home. A system error has occurred. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. His wife, Clara Younce passed away last week. 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