Farewell to Vestal and Gaither Stars

[SJMyers47]

@mrmagruder1 That's Jake Hess and Les Beasley (Florida Boys) at :27 and Connie Hopper (The Hoppers) at :56.

[mrmagruder1]

lovely video- do you know the names of these folk at 0:27 and 0:56

[MarikayeM]

I was at one of the Bill Gaither concerts and I had to leave my seat because I wasn't feeling well. I am no one special. Who comes up to me? Vestal Goodman and she asked if she could pray for me. How many secular artist even walk where their fans can see them let alone ask them if they are OK?

She was a very special lady!

[barbarastarling1982]

I agree with mcrider1960

Is Gloria Gaither or Russ Taff gone too?

[joecraw2]

Nice video. Was that Cynthia Clawson singing? Would have been good to see the names of the deceased as the video played.

[mcrider1960]

Very nice, but it would have been nice to have the names appear on the screen of those to whom this tribute is dedicated.

[40thegardener2]

@mcrider1960 Hello, I will speak with Bill Gaither pass on your comments on. Meranwhile I will retain your comment for use in future upload I will to you.

Bill

[scuzz1a]

Thank you for posting this. I am "old" lover of Southern Gospel music, and grew up attending concerts at Medina Temple in Chicago, where many of these Saints performed. After leaving home at age 17 (1966), I lost touch with them. I was THRILLED when, many years ago, I came upon one of the Gaither videos. Now that YouTube has so many uploads, I never tire of watching them. When I got to this one, I was so moved by it, that I just stopped for a while and wept. I miss them, but will see them again!

[RickyRico777]

They are alive forevermore with King Jesus!

[RAWSRLFD]

EVERYBODY MAKES MISTAKES!

[40thegardener2]

@RAWSRLFD I dont recall your but you are correct. me more than most.

Have good day.

Bill

UK

[doinkusamongus]

Thank you for this wonderful video. It surely touched my soul.  God bless you. MB

[40thegardener2]

@doinkusamongus Thank you for viewing and commenting. Much appreciated. 

Bill

[1951mrdouglas]

THE LADY SINGING IS CYNTHIA CLAWSON

[Saxgregg]

Who's singing this song?

[Lovingmusic1965]

This is beautiful.  God gave his son to die for us to be forgiven of our sins and have heaven as our home. Please except Jesus as your Savior and live for God and have Heaven as your eternal home.

[Chantelle564]

Thank you for posting this..very touching



[jfish132006]

some of these people are not dead... eva may lafever, connie hooper, ben speer, anne downing, and more get your facts straight if you are to truly honnor gospel music

[40thegardener2]

@jfish132006 Hellom I dont think it actually says they are all dead. Some of the participants have passed on .just a nice Gaither tribute for me anyway. Thanks for viewing and for taking the time to write a comment. Much appreciated, Thank you so much.. hope you view the many other gaither items

Bill

UK .

[MrGeorgiaman0012]

@jfish132006 Would you please get YOUR facts straight. 1. Her name is Eva Mae LeFevre. 2. She is dead. She died back in 2009. I attended her funeral at Mt. Paran Church in Atlanta. 3rd. I think it is a nice vid and glad someone shared it. Have a great day.

[spicegirlslover555]

@jfish132006 eva mae is dead

[tcoopster]

@jfish132006 I was thinking the same thing! I was like,"No!" LOL, then when I saw more that I KNEW were still alive, I sighed. "Farewell" normally is referring to a death.

[owen5103]

@jfish132006 eva mae lefevre has been gone for more than 2 years. how about you get your facts straight?! or you could just enjoy this video and not be so critical.

[robinbyrd1963]

Those of you asking about Johnny Cook, I think it very sad Bill Gaither didn't acknowledge his death as he has done others. I feel Johnny didn't get the recognition he deserved. I made him a fan page on Facebook, check it out.

[MrNathan791]

All of these precious souls gone on home to be with Jesus,but as christian we celebrate,because we know they're 'round God throne and singing with the heavenly choir. what a joyious time they must be having.Praise God.

[luke6918]

RELAX8.......Johnny Cook:..... Birth: Mar. 22, 1949.....Death: May 14, 2000, in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. Johnny passed away Sunday evening, May 14, in Huntsville, AL as a result of liver and kidney failure. He was 51.

[jameslilman2011]

I loved to listen vestal and haward her husband what lovely voices they every song they sung touched my heart and thanks for this video brings back good moments God bless you

[1951mrdouglas]

THAT IS CYNTHIA CLAWSON SINGING THE SONG

[1951mrdouglas]

THE GUY AT 204 IS MYLON

[LeftiusMaximus]

that is Mylon and his mother the late Eva Mae Lefevre

[tommyonenote1]

Is Connie still living I thought that those pictured in this video have passed on??

[LeftiusMaximus]

@tommyonenote1 Connie Hopper is still alive as is Mosie Lister who was pictured just before her

[LeftiusMaximus]

@LeftiusMaximus correction: Mosie is the gentleman pictured before Vestal Goodman, to my knowledge Ben Speer is also still alive

[KingsDaughter1958]

@tommyonenote1 I'm with you - this video is touching, but it leaves the impression that anyone whose face was focused on for a while has left us, and as far as I know, Connie Hopper, Ben Speers, Ann Downing, and several others in this clip are still with us. Kinda confusing.

[tommyonenote1]

Thanks for the reply...appreciated..

[tommyonenote1]

Does anyone know the name of the lady at :57- 1:02 and the guy at 2:04-2:06??

[scuzz1a]

@tommyonenote1 The lady at :57 - 1:02 is Connie Hopper of The Hoppers. Although I "cut my teeth" on Southern Gospel, and know pretty much everone of the older ones, I have no idea who the guy is at 2:04 - 2:06. Sorry.

[40thegardener2]

thanks for viewing and commenting

40theG2

[caswell1000]

I sure miss the ones who have gone on to that Heavenly Choir. This is a beautiful farewell. Thank you so much for sharing this video. ALL GOLD STARS and

Thumbs Up!!!! God Bless You Gwen Weaver

[zeek627]

@gizmoe61 that would be cynthia clawson

[gizmoe61]

Beautiful song...who is singing it?

[maidm100]

Very fitting tribute to those wonderful people...thank you for your music and witness

[maidm100]

Very fitting tribute to thoae wonderful people...thank you for your music and witness

[MegaGum1]

That Ms Goodman was something else. She was a special one. Never met or saw the woman and she has brought me some kind of joy. What a thing to bring happiness to someone not even born yet while you walked the earth.

Thankya Vestal.

[RELAX8]

Do you happen to know what happened to Johnny Cook. How he died? when? thanks

[dart4433]

who's going to fill their shoes

[40thegardener2]

@dart4433 Looking at the new shows any replacements are yet to be found, (IN MY VIEW)

Bill

[pamelasu65]

@dart4433 As you know God made us all in His image & Only made 1 of each of us , So it's sad to say that we can only TRY to fill their shoes . God Bless them all for bringing me back to the Lord & many others like me.

[dart4433]

who's going to fill their shoes

[dart4433]

who's going to fill their shoes

[bigdave793]

this a fantastic song i love watching the gaithers singing although im not a christain

i watch this posting regular thankyou

[connortheclydesdale]

This Is A Very Fitting Tribute To All Who Have Passe From The Homecoming Series! Great Job :-)

[revival11]

Some of these people are still alive

[modhaimelamusique]

very touching video !

[40thegardener2]

@modhaimelamusique More Gaithers coming in the next day or so. Hope you can view, if you send friends request I will send you copy of my uploads. Bill

[luvperu1]

Hi Bill - Thank you for this beautiful

video..Take care dear friend...Polly

[annemaree]

Thankyou Bill for this wonderful share!