12 April 2006

We Mourn The Passing of Dr. Charles Fold

Late last week, GMWA Board Member and their beloved President of the Chapter Representatives, Dr. Charles Fold passed away.  GMWA members and most in the gospel industry were aware of his failing health over the past several months but had heard the good news of his recuperation. 

One of the greatest teams in gospel music history was that of Rev. James Cleveland and the Charles Fold Singers. Together, they were trail blazers for what is now known as traditional gospel music. From this unique union came songs like "Jesus Is The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me", "Lord, Let Me Be An Instrument", "This Too Will Pass", and "Thank You Lord For One More Day" to name a few.

To date, The Charles Fold Singers have recorded over twelve albums. They have received 4 Grammy Nominations, and in 1981, they won a Grammy for Soul Gospel Traditional category for "Lord, Let Me Be An Instrument".

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A Mass Choir Tribute  Concert will be held in honor of  Dr. Charles Fold
Friday, April 21^st, 2006 – Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church, 9991 Wayne Avenue, Lincoln Heights, OH 45215  - (513) 772-5422.   
5p.m. – 7p.m. – Visitors will be welcomed.  
7p.m. – Mass Musical and Tribute

The Final Farewell
Saturday, April 22, 2006 – Visitors will be welcomed 9am to 10am.   
10am Funeral will be held at Crossroads Community Church in Madisonville, 3500 Madison Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, near the intersection of Ridge and Madison.  The burial will be at Landmark Cemetery in Glendale.

The remains will rest in Hall -Thompson & Jordon Funeral Home,
2625 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45206 - until Friday, April 21, 2006. 
For information: (513) 281-7712  
 (2.9 mi SW - Directions )