LOCATION. Gary McSpadden: albums, songs, playlists | Listen on Deezer McSpadden, Bill Gaither, Steve Green and Lee Young were the first members in the group. A system error has occurred. In 1987, he co-hosted PTL Today after Jim Bakker resigned. Gary McSpadden was an American pastor, singer, songwriter, record producer, television host and motivational speaker. Gary McSpadden Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. His mother and father were songwriters, and at least one of their songs, Heaven, became popular after it was recorded by George Beverly Shea and others. He was 77 years old. If it wasnt for a pact Gary made with his previous boss to return after he was well, who knows, Gary McSpadden might be a Country Music Hall of Famer, and would have never been replaced in the Oak Ridge Boys. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. His wife, Carol took to Facebook to share his passing with their community at the church they led in Branson, Missouri, Faith and Wisdom Church. McSpadden began his career with the district in 1982 as. 22 Years Ago Today: Former Oak Ridge Boys Singer Steve Sanders Dies in Apparent Suicide. McSpadden recorded three albums as a member of the Oak Ridge Boys, beginning with He Whispers Sweet Peace to Me in 1962 for Skylite Records. Gary McSpadden was born on January 26, 1943 in Mangum, Oklahoma, USA. Oak Ridge Boys Member Gary McSpadden Has Died, Big Release Day In Country Music (3-3). Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Failed to report flower. He has produced albums for numerous groups. McFadden was also a record producer for acts including the Cathedrals, Terri Gibbs, the Talleys, Lulu Roman and more, as well as a television producer for gospel shows including Jubilee. Our deepest condolences to the McSpadden family. Gary McSpadden - Terry Blackwood Gary McSpadden replaced Ron Page, and appeared on three records with the Hall of Fame group before reuniting with Jake Hess and singing with The Imperials. [2] References [ change | change source] He replaced singer Jake Hess who was on leave from the group for medical reasons at that time. April 17, 2020 @ Helen Virginia McSpadden, 88, of Branson, Mo. Born In. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. For a new lead singer, Armond hired Terry Blackwood (bottom left in the picture below), the son of gospel . Some of the confusion may be due to Brown, Sr. and McSpadden having appeared together in public numerous times since the death of their son and appearing to have a cordial relationship: Also. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville, TN, on April 21, 2020, near his parents, with a large memorial service at his Faith and Wisdom Church in Branson, MO. Gary McSpadden Obituary (2020) - Branson, Mo, TN - The Tennessean Due to extenuating circumstances with COVID-19, we are working on plans for a celebration of life at a later date. Some of his most popular songs include Jesus Lord To Me, No Other But The Name of Jesus, Hallelujah Praise The Lamb and more.