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George Younce Passes Away
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Written: 04/11/2005 
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We received the following information from Ernie Haase this morning:
It is with great sorrow that I must tell you that our beloved George went home to be with the Lord this morning (April 11th, 2005) at approx. 3:30 am.
We are sad and life will never be the same but we are happy for George. 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.
More details to follow concerning the funeral.
Please continue to pray for the family.
Ernie Haase
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This is a great loss for SGM. -
Mr. George has been an inspiration in my life, and in alot of others lives. I know he is singing with that Great Heavenly Choir!
God Bless the Younce family,
Kasey O'Steen
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A great loss. One of the all time great singers.
What a man, and what a voice. -
Younce was without a doubt one of the most memorable personalities in Gospel Music. He was one of the most effective emcees in the business and an excellent bass singer.
One thing I always admired about Younce was his ability excel on the stage and in the studio. Many singers can do one or the other well, but few can do both. Younce was quick to employ vocal "gimmicks" in a concert setting that would thrill a crowd, but he knew precisely how much to scale it back on a recording so that the Cathedrals' studio releases would sound great on radio.
I just posted a biography on Younce at my blog, if anyone is interested in reading a bit about his background. . .
http://www.musicscribe.com/2005/04/george-younce-biography.html -
I have alot of memories of George as do so many other people.He was a great bass singer,wonderful emcee,and one of the greatest talents to ever come along in gospel music.There will never be another George.He is now home with his Lord that he sang about for all those years.I can just picture J.D saying "What are you doing here?"or something like that.To the Younce family,our prayers are with you during this time.Sincerely,Dwayne Garwood
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I have been checking on George's condition for a long time and found out that he has passed away. He will be sorely missed by one and all, but he's now with Glen having fun again.
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I will be forever grateful for the impact that George had in my life. My prayers go up for his family.
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I could just picture George arriving in heaven, with a huge shout, "Weelllllll, G L O R Y!!!"
What an inspiration he was and will continue to be to all bass singers. His life was an inspiration to ALL Christians. -
I was so saddened to hear of George's death this morning. I got a big smile on my face though when I thought about George being reunited with Glenn Payne and how much fun they were having. He will be greatly missed!!! My prayers are with the entire family.
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What a legacy of faithfulness George has left here on this earth!
He sung about, loved, and trusted a "faithful God." Now George is worshipping Him in person!
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