George Beverly Shea
American gospel musician
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About George Beverly Shea
George Beverly Shea is mostly described as one of the greatest gospel singers of all-time. He’s known for his version of the Swedish hymn titled "How Great Thou Art” and "The Wonder of It All”. His partnership with international evangelist, Billy Graham, further increased his popularity.
Family
His dad, Rev. Adam Joseph Shea, taught him how to play the violin, whiles her mother, Maude Mary Theodora Shea, gave him some lessons on how to play the organ and piano. He grew up together with seven other siblings.
He and Erma L. Scharfe had two children named Elaine and Ronnie. After the death of his wife in 1976, he married a lady called Karlene Aceto in 1985.
Achievements
The Gospel Music Association included his name in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1978.
In 1993, he was honored with the “Christian Service Award” by the ‘Christian Holiness Partnership’.
Death
He died of stroke in 2013.
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George Beverly Shea was a famous American gospel musician, who was born on February 1, 1909. As a person born on this date, George Beverly Shea is listed in our database as the 94th most popular celebrity for the day (February 1) and the 68th most popular for the year (1909).
People born on February 1 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. George Beverly Shea is the 2384th most popular Aquarius.
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