Remembering Gene Warren, Feature Article

Dec

2007

Remembering Gene Warren

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Gene Warren was a pioneer of Country Gospel Music in the Mid West. His distinct voice was silenced on Sunday morning, November 18, 2007, after a year long battle with various illnesses.

Gene Warren was born, October 15, 1932 in Portageville, MO. On August 14, 1950, he would marry Miss Martha Graham of New Madrid, MO. They would later begin their music ministry along with their three boys, Doug, Mike and Roy, as the Glorylanders. Through the years, they would have an array of young vocalists and musicians join them over a 40 year career. They would also enjoy three years of fulltime ministry, sharing their music with Gospel Music fans across America during the 1970s.

November 4, 2006 marked a very special day in Gene Warren’s life, as he and the Glorylanders celebrated their 40th anniversary in Gospel Music. That evening, they were presented with an official proclamation from the mayor of St. Louis, Francis Slay, proclaiming November 4th as Gene and Martha Warren day in the city of St. Louis, MO.

It was a privilege also to serve on the board of directors of the Mid America Gospel Music Association with this gentle giant. Gene was a charter board member and a huge part of the success of this association. His absence will leave a huge void and his wisdom will be greatly missed. Gene and Martha Warren were also among the first recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the Mid America Gospel Music Association, receiving this honor in 2000.

"Brother Warren set the example for the rest of us with his faithfulness to the gospel and the music he was called to sing," stated MAGMA board member Kevin Womble. "It was an honor to serve next to him for all these years. He will be greatly missed."

The funeral for Gene was held on Tuesday, November 21 and was presided over by Rev. Bobby Marler Jr. and the eulogy was presented by his youngest son and present member of the Glorylanders, Roy Warren. Gene was laid to rest at the Mt. Hope Cemetary in St. Louis, MO.

Gospel singers from all across Mid America came to pay tribute and celebrate the life of this wonderful man. I can’t help but believe that Heaven’s choir is sounding a little more country with their new arrival.

Reader Comments

Our prayers go out to the family, just found out about your loss. I remember playing drums for Bro. Gene at local churches in st louis when Roy was just a child. Bro. Gene will be greatly missed.

Commented by Rick Melton On 12/31/2007

Gene and Martha encouraged our family 34 years ago in forming and developing our family group, of which now today I'm able with my sons and husband to carry on the legacy of gospel music as a family group called Overcomers Life Group and continue to touch lives...thank you, as one plants another waters and God gives the increase! In Christ,Debra Young

Commented by On 06/19/2008

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