Terry (seated) & The Spiritual Highlights |
Stevie Macklin shared the news that Sammy Terry, lead singer of Sammy Terry and The Spiritual Highlights, passed away Thursday night, February 6, in Danville, VA, after several years of declining health. He was 73 years-old. GMF extends condolences to his family, friends, and the quartet community.
Terry was a member of The Flying Clouds of Danville, The Sons of Calvary, and the Gospel Persuaders before organizing The Spiritual Highlights in the mid-1990’s (click the photo to enlarge). The group went on to record a pair of projects, God is a Good God and He’s My Rock.
Arrangements are as follows:
Visitation
Monday, February 10, 2014
6 – 7 PM
Fisher & Watkins Funeral Home
707 Wilson St.
Danville, VA 24541
Homegoing Service
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
12 Noon
Bibleway Cathedral
215 Grant St.
Danville, VA 24541
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