R I P George Beverly Shea

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Larry King
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R I P George Beverly Shea

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One of America's most loved singers has passed . George Beverly Shea died at age 104 and will forever be remembered for his work with Billy Graham . C U on the other side Bev.
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One of his most stirring favorites of mine was "I'd Rather Have Jesus". At any age he could make a beautiful melody.
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Truly a legend. :(
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Post by joe long »

Recall seeing Dale Evans during an interview describing how she andTim Spencer discovered the song "How Great Tho Art" and took it to Shea. It was a very interesting program.
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Recall seeing Dale Evans during an interview describing how she andTim Spencer discovered the song "How Great Tho Art" and took it to Shea. It was a very interesting program.
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One of THE Gospel Greats...
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I loved him from the time I was a child. Wonderful spirit filled life. Praise God for the time we had. No one will ever bring me to tears like his great voice booming "How Great Thou Art".
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George Bev was awesome.
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Post by Ben Lawson »

My Grandfather took me to a Billy Graham Crusade when I was ten. Even at that age I was touched very deeply by
Mr. Shea's singing. His "Just as I Am" still chokes me up.
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Post by Jim Lindsey (Louisiana) »

I'd like to echo Ben's sentiments. I still love to hear Mr. Shea's "Just As I Am" and "Sweet Hour Of Prayer". He was truly a one of a kind and will be sorely missed.
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Post by Reggie Duncan »

When Mr Shea sung, I believed him. I can't tell you how many church solists have tried to sing like him thru the years....most of them. RIP
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He was how I grade all gospel soloist. To me his sincerity was beyond reproach. You knew he felt every word from his heart. He sang with Billy Grahm beggining to end. Truly a great Man at the cost of being repetitive.
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Post by Laurie Ayres »

So sad to hear this too! He was such a great Christian singer. "How Great Thou Art" always bought me to tears.

Comfort to his family and friends.

Laurie