Los Angeles, CA–The founder and president of Born Again Records, Barnett Williams, who gave the world Christian comedian Broderick E. Rice, James Grear and Company, Mary Floyd, 5 A.M. Praise, Tim “Bishop” Brown and Sonya Barry to name a few has died, it was announced Friday, November 11, 2011.
Barnett Williams, known for helping so many people, recently released the highly-inspired compilation entitled, “Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil,” celebrating artists from its inception to the present.
With over 30 recordings and fifteen Billboard chart toppers, Born Again Records has transpired as one of the leading independent gospel record labels, attracting artists from around the country seeking to launch their careers.
From the labels first release in 1995–Mary Floyd’s “God Is Able,” to the latest release from Stellar Award-nominated sister act 5 A.M. Praise, Williams was serious about his music.
A kind man who would give his shirt off his back, Barnett Williams will truly be missed.
**NOTE: there was a change in the location of the memorial service. It will still be on Friday, November 18 2011 but @ 8:30 A.M. – Holy Cross Mortuary, 5835 W. Slauson Avenue, Culver City, CA 30230.
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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.
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He was an angel in my life. He bought light to my life. Words can not explain how if felt so much Love for my brother. He will be dearly missed. Rest in the arms of Jesus my brother..
Minister Paulette
He was an angel in my life. He bought light to my life. Words can not explain how if felt so much Love for my brother. He will be dearly missed. Rest in the arms of Jesus my brother..
Minister Paulette