George Beverly Shea, the beloved soloist for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for nearly 60 years, was once asked about his legacy. Shea replied he hoped he would be remembered as always being on key. The quip encapsulates Shea’s signature mix of humor and humility celebrated Sunday during the gospel singer’s funeral in Montreat, […]
The life, music and ministry of George Beverly Shea, who passed away at the age of 104 on Tuesday will be celebrated during a funeral service this coming Sunday at Anderson Auditorium, Montreat, North Carolina, the town both he and Billy Graham called home. Dr David Bruce of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and […]
George Beverly Shea, whose booming baritone voice echoed through stadiums, squares and souls during a decades-long career with evangelist Billy Graham, died Tuesday. He was 104. Billy Graham Evangelistic Association spokesman Brent Rinehart said Shea died in Asheville after a brief illness. Shea’s rendition of “How Great Thou Art” came to define the faith […]
