George Beverly Shea
American gospel singer and hymn composer born in Canada (1909–2013)
George Beverly "Bev" Shea (February 1, 1909 – April 16, 2013)[1] was a Canadian-American singer and songwriter of gospel music, and has written several hymns. He gained American citizenship in 1941. He worked with Billy Graham for over 60 years.
George Beverly Shea | |
|---|---|
| Born | George Beverly Shea February 1, 1909 |
| Died | April 16, 2013 (aged 104) |
| Cause of death | Stroke |
| Nationality | Canadian-American |
| Alma mater | Annesley College, Houghton College |
| Spouse(s) | Erma L. Scharfe (m. 1934–1976, her death) Karlene Aceto (m. 1985–2013, his death) |
References change
- ↑ "George Beverly Shea dies; sang at Graham crusades". Archived from the original on 2016-03-07. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
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