Bishop Carlton Pearson died of cancer on Sunday night while in hospice care in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his agent, Will Bogle, said. Pearson was 70.
Read this article from The Guardian to learn more about the life and legacy of Bishop Pearson.
Fans of gospel music will remember fondly Bishop Pearson’s 1996 album, Live At Azusa 2 – Precious Memories, which featured artists such as Pop Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Beverly Crawford, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Jonathan DuBose, and others.
May Bishop Carlton Pearson rest in peace and may God console his family, friends, and many fans. As the hymn goes, “the strife is over, the battle is won.”
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.
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