Matthew Knights Willams informed TBGB today that Arthur Lee “Bob” Beatty passed away. Michele LaLand added (below) that Mr. Beatty passed away yesterday evening, January 8th, in Spartanburg, SC. He was 96.
Beatty was a member of legendary quartet groups the Heavenly Gospel Singers, Violinaires, Trumpets of Joy and Four Gospel Knights. He was inducted into the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2008.
Our sympathies to Mr. Beatty’s family and friends.
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I love you Grandpa Bob!
Michele LaLand
San Antonio, TX.
I love you Grandpa Bob!
Michele LaLand
San Antonio, TX.
FYI
My grandpa went to heaven last night and he was 96.
Michele LaLand
FYI
My grandpa went to heaven last night and he was 96.
Michele LaLand
Michele, thank you for clarifying the date and your grandfather’s age. Our sympathies to your family on the loss of such a wonderful man.
Thanks for honoring him!
Michele LaLand
Michele, thank you for clarifying the date and your grandfather’s age.
Grandpa Bob, Thank you for what you do for your family and gospel music. God WILL reward you greatly, with the words, “Well Done thy faithful servant!”
Grandpa bob I miss you so much life wont be the same without you rest in peace. love Tiffany
rest in peace Grandpa I love you love Tiffany
Rest in peace Grandpa bob I love you love Tiffany
rest in peace grandpa bob i love you love Tiffany
Miss you Grandpa Bob your spirit will live on. Love Tiffany