Anthony Heilbut informed TBGB this evening that Sullivan Pugh of the Consolers passed away.
Here is the obituary (note that viewing starts tomorrow, Jan. 6):
Brother Sullivan S. Pugh, 85, gospel recording artist best known for such hits as “May The Work I’ve Done,” “Give Me My Flowers,” “Waiting For My Child” and “Somewhere Around Gods Throne,” died Dec. 30, 2010, at home surrounded by his wife and family.
Services: Abundant Favor Mortuary, Inc. 115 E. 30th St., Bradenton
First viewing: 5-9 p.m. Jan. 6 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 6316 S.W. 59th Place, South Miami
Second viewing: 5-9 p.m. Jan. 7 , United Christian Fellowship, 2310 N.W. 58th Street, Miami
Funeral: 11 a.m. Jan. 8, Bethel Apostolic Temple, 1855 N.W. 119th Street.
TBGB mourns the loss of one of gospel’s great pioneers, but is comforted to know that Brother Sullivan is now reunited with his wife and singing partner Iola.
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shame, i was just listening to the consolers and wanted to find out what church sullivan attended.
Glad he is back with lola though. His work will certainly speak for him! amen!
My name is Mo James Moore of Tazaely Entertainment. I had the pleasure of working with The Consolers in live performances in Miami during the late 80’s and early 90’s. I also produced and engineered Brother Pugh’s first CD project after his wife’s passing.
I was just talking with my wife a few minutes before writing this, and The Consolers came up in the conversation. I couldn’t believe how much time had passed, so I decided to Google Brother Pugh.
You can’t imagine my dissapointment to find out that he is gone on. These were two very real human beings. I am proud to have known them both.
Mr. Moore, thank you for sharing your story with us!