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By Bob Marovich

The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Pastor Shawn Jones of the Alabama quartet Shawn Jones and the Believers.

Here is the group’s biography, from their Facebook page:

“Pastor Shawn Jones (Formally of The Alabama Spirituals) & The Believers started singing in the year of 2000 at the First Baptist Church in Rockford, AL. They appeared on shows with gospel great like Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s, Rev. Andrew Cheers & The Song Birds, Darrell McFadden & The Disciples, Slim & The Supreme Angels, and Dorothy Norwood.

“After a few years they stopped singing due to members going off to college, other ministries, and life in general. But the bible says “There is a time and a season to everything under the sun.” May of 2011 was that TIME! The guys got back together with a bang!!! There gift has certainly made room for them and is bringing them before great men. THE BEST IS YET TO COME!”

More details will follow as they are made available. Meanwhile, let us keep the Believers and Pastor Jones’s family, friends and many fans lifted in prayer.

30 Comments

  1. kiara November 19, 2017 at 9:16 pm - Reply

    he did not die

  2. Harry Hill November 20, 2017 at 2:30 pm - Reply

    “Doing what you love and loving what you do…” Is a perfect way to describe the life of Pastor Shawn Jones. As his Family, Church Family, Ministry (Group) and worldwide supporters experience mix emotions, I’m fervently praying for everyone of them. I encourage them all to embrace within their hearts, the fond memories of wonderful times, laughter and great fellowship.

  3. Connell November 20, 2017 at 4:42 pm - Reply

    To Mrs. Jones and family my pray r with u all and my heart goes out to u all each day. God knows best. I don’t know how u all feel because I never been threw it but, I can say that God will take care of u all and shaw is looming down on all of u all.

  4. Lora McDonald November 20, 2017 at 5:53 pm - Reply

    Truly I’m praying for the Jones family! I’m deeply hurt by the passing of Pastor Shawn Jones, I listen to his messages daily, rather it music or sermon, he’s my YouTube Pastor! To his precious wife (Honey) as he would always call her, be encouraged, I’m truly seeking God for you, the kids as well as his dear mother. Words cannot express this feeling I have for you all at this point. Much Love to you all.

    • Charles Cater November 21, 2017 at 4:37 am - Reply

      My name is Charles Cater and im with The James Boys ft Shatrara i was playing to talk with someone with the Believers and when i learned of Shawn passing i was just REALLY stunned. My Gods hands hold him family, group and friends.

      Louisville ky

  5. Joyce Richardson November 20, 2017 at 6:01 pm - Reply

    God Bless all who knew Pastor Shaun Jones.A man of God called home to be with The Lord absent from the body but in the presence of the Lord resting from his work to miss the wrath of God that is coming to this Sin filled world.Remember his anointed teachings and praises.. be ready Church.God bless the Jones and church family. Continue to Pray

  6. Bessie hannon November 20, 2017 at 7:41 pm - Reply

    We were surprised to hear my young nephew had passed.the first time I heard shawn sing was at my father in law funeral.he tore the church up with one with one song..I guess that’s all it takes when the annointing of god is on your life..the best gospel qaurtet singer in the state of Alabama period

  7. Kamilah November 20, 2017 at 8:04 pm - Reply

    I never had the opportunity to attend his church, but everytime I passed his church on Sunday morning, it was a packed house. That’s letting you know this man of God is something special. May his soul rest in peace, and may God be with his loved ones and church family during this time.

  8. Pastor Reggie Dabney November 21, 2017 at 12:37 am - Reply

    Pastor Shawn Jones, a powerful brother in Christ. Who I have never met and I felt like I was apart of your church. When I needed encouragement, I would go to YouTube and listen to your sermons.

    As a Pastor myself, we all need encouragement and you surely was and Angel that God had touch and you share it with the world. I will continue to Listen to your sermons online and just thank God for sharing you with the world. To the family, thank you for allowing him to share the gospel with the world. We Love you here in Richmond, VA. And if there anything that Shiloh Baptist Church in Powhatan can do for you feel free to reach out to us.

  9. michael November 21, 2017 at 12:37 am - Reply

    how did he die?

    • Bob Marovich November 21, 2017 at 12:55 am - Reply

      I heard that he had a massive heart attack, but that is unconfirmed.

  10. Cynthia November 21, 2017 at 12:39 am - Reply

    Keeping the family in prayer.

  11. YVONNE SUTTON November 21, 2017 at 12:44 am - Reply

    OH NO!! IT SADDEN MY HEART TO FIND OUT TODAY THAT THIS IS THE GUY FROM THE BELIEVERS GOSPEL GROUP WHO I STARTED LISTENING TO ABOUT A MONTH AGO. I HEARD ONE OF THEIR SONGS PLAYED ON 95.3 IN COLUMBIA, S.C. AND FELL IN LOVE WITH THEM. I GREW UP FOLLOWING QUARTET GROUPS WITH MY AUNT, AND SINGING ON ONE MYSELF AT THE AGE OF 11. MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL THE PEACE THAT SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING. HIS VOICE IS TRULY GOING TO BE MISSED. I LOVE THIS GROUP REST IN PEACE SHAWN JONES. LORD I’M DEPENDING ON YOU

  12. Evangelist Verlene Patterson November 21, 2017 at 1:45 am - Reply

    Rest in love Pastor Shawn Jones. Your music have uplifted many and you will live on through your powerful anointing songs. I listen to your song ” But He Did” over and over again. May God keep your wife and family near in His care. Gone too soon

  13. Pauline Joseph November 21, 2017 at 2:19 am - Reply

    Sorry to hear that Pastor Jones had passed,my daughter introduced me to this group music 2 weeks ago and she does not like quartet but she immediately feel in love with this group and their music. We are truly sorry for the passing of this very talented young man.Praying for you and your family, church family and the quartet family God bless and lift the heavy heart’s love from DallasTexas

  14. jackie jones November 21, 2017 at 3:21 am - Reply

    I was and is still sadden to hear of the passing of PASTOR SHAWN JONES I first met him when he came to Roxboro NC to do there anniversary here and I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE GROUP. I go to dialysis 3 days a week and that’s the first thing I do is get on you tube and watch and listen OVER AND OVER. His whole family are in my prayers

  15. Annie November 21, 2017 at 3:22 am - Reply

    I really didnt know him know him. But i loved his music and group. I listen to they cd all the time. My condolences goes out to his wife and family.

  16. Rev . Richard Sheller November 21, 2017 at 3:57 am - Reply

    Pastor Jones was a asome and powerful preacher Remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord.

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  19. DEBORAH November 21, 2017 at 1:09 pm - Reply

    To God be the glory for the awesome gift and legacy that he leaves behind. Pastor Jones music has touch my soul and it is so very spiritually lifting. May you rest sweetly in your heavenly home, my sincere condolences and prayers to his family. To this world he will surely be missed.

  20. Jamie Dotson November 21, 2017 at 1:42 pm - Reply

    Jamie
    Pastor SHAWN JONES I am going to really miss you. And I am so glad that I got to talk to you and let you know how much I enjoy listening to you and tries to support you when I know you coming to South Carolina. My heart is hurt and I was looking forward coming to the anniversary of The Gospel Legends in Gaffney in Dec. to hear you, but God knows best and you will surely be MISS! But I am still DEPENDING ON JESUS and I will continue to have THE VICTORY!!

  21. Dorothy Guess November 21, 2017 at 3:33 pm - Reply

    Ditto – RIP Shawn Jones. To the family of Shawn Jones you are in my prayers for something mighty to occur in your lives in a positive way as we look upon Pastor Jones teachings. A mighty teacher he is. Be blessed in the Lord with greatness. Keep posting information regarding his funeral services (place, date, time, etc.) thank you Jones family.

  22. margaret jones hill November 21, 2017 at 4:24 pm - Reply

    May God be with his family at this time,”To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.”I pray that God will give you and the entire family,peace during the holidays and after.I had the pleasure of seeing him in Roxboro N.C. last year,he and his group ministered through song and praise.

  23. Janice Stewart November 24, 2017 at 2:52 pm - Reply

    R.I.P Pastor Shawn Jones. I never got the opportunity to meet this awesome young man in person but I would tune in on YouTube almost everyday to hear his magnificent voice. May God Bless his wife, 3 kids, family, fans, church family, and the Believers. Take your rest and know that you did an awesome job on earth and now you can do it in Heaven. You will be missed tremendously!

  24. Elaine Jones November 25, 2017 at 6:14 am - Reply

    We, band members, were in Pensacola Fla that same night at another concert went over to meet Pastor Shawn Jones and Promoter about future show for 2018 but when we arrived he had just been transported to hospital..few minutes later, a phone call that he was dead. We never got the opportunity to meet that night but my band, Jones Connection had attended his Pastoral Anniversary for 3 yrs as his musical guests….we will definitely miss him dearly….RIP ?
    Praying for his wife, children and Ministry!

  25. Sylvia Winchester November 27, 2017 at 2:02 pm - Reply

    The is very sad and shocking news to the world. A great man of God, a Pastor, a leader and a great Gospel singer is gone in seconds. God doesn’t make mistakes. He’s God the creator of this world. Sometimes he take the best to lead and to guide others. A candle light has been blown out. I loved your ministry. Rest on, take your rest with God. Gone to soon.

    Rev Sylvia Winchester.

    Chicago. Il.

  26. Sylvia Winchester November 27, 2017 at 2:16 pm - Reply

    This is a shock and a very sadden news to the world. A great man of God, a Pastor, a leader and a great Gospel singer gone in a matter of seconds. God doesn’t make mistakes. Sometime he takes the best to show and to lead and guide others. He still God the creator of this world. A great gift to the world is gone like a candle light has been blown out. I love your ministry to the world. May you rest in peace man of God.

    Rev Sylvia Winchester.

    Chicago, Il.

  27. Tamekia December 8, 2017 at 5:25 pm - Reply

    To the family of Pastor Shawn Jones i never knew that he was a singer or he song but i figured that out when i heard him preach cause the way he did u knew he could sing he was a good friend of my pastor he talked about him all the time i figured the way he was talking that he lived in the state of Arkansas I’ve never met him did not know who he was my pastor always said he was truly anointed man of God use to preach and that he was called by God but when my pastor stood up to bring the word last month he had said that his good friend Pastor Shawn Jones had passed and that he was only 32 years old and that he collapsed while singing he had and massive heart attack due to blood clots in his heart so when i made it home i looked him up to c who he was i listened to him sing and preach i was so amazed but at the same time i was sadden it felt like he was 1 of my relatives i listened to him for hours singing and preaching it really felt like i knew him but i never met him and everyday day i listen to his CD and preaching i also pray for the jones family everyday that God will hold, shake, rock, and comfort the family in the Midnight Hour and that he will keep their minds lean and depend on him to c them through i pray that they know that there’s no sorrow that heaven can not heal be blessed and always stay encouraged in the lord.

  28. Ruby January 17, 2018 at 1:27 am - Reply

    I pray for the jones family i am so hurt and sadden by pastor shawn jones death.Mr Jones music and every time he preach gives me encouragement I can listen to his music over and over again. Pastor Shawn Jones is truly going to be missed from this world rest in peace.

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Written by : Bob Marovich

Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.