Lionel Darty of the Savettes Goes Home

From a press release courtesy of Black Gospel Promo:

It is with grief that the Family and Friends of Mr. Lionel Darty inform you of his transition from Labor to Reward, which occurred on Friday, March 24, 2006.

Mr. Darty was a partner of Sweet Rain Records and was affectionately known as a member of The “Original” Choir Boys Production Team. He was also a charter member of The Savettes of Philadelphia.

The Home Going service will take place on Friday, March 31st at the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, 6401 Ogontz Ave. (Ogontz and Stenton Ave), Philadelphia, PA. A public viewing will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am; Home Going service will follow at 11 am. The internment will take place at the Chelten Hills Cemetery.

A Memorial Musical Celebration will be held in honor of Mr. Darty at Second Pilgrim Baptist Church, 854 N. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA on Friday Evening, March 31st at 7:00 pm.

Featured Recording Artists Include:

Wilmington Chester Mass Choir
Pastor Barbara Ward Farmer and the Wagner Alumni Choir
The Savettes of Philadelphia
Victory Choral Ensemble
Redemption
The Russell Delegation
Zak Williams & 1Akord
Bishop David Evans and Abundant Harvest Mass Choir
Bishop Andrew J. Ford, II and the Anointed Voices of Ford Memorial Temple

Flowers may be sent to Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ. Condolences and other expressions of love may be sent to: Mrs. Gwenda Darty – 1824 E. Tulpohocken Street – Philadelphia, PA 19138

TBGB Ed. Note: The Savettes of Philadelphia was a choral ensemble that recorded for the Savoy Records subsidiary Gospel. The group played a major role in the development of the first Gospel Music Workshop of America mass choir.