In high school he sang in school stage productions and in a glee club, and he spent so much of his spare time at the local radio station, WOPI, that after his high school graduation in 1937 he was hired as a disc jockey. 3 Copy quote. With Ford's snapping fingers[11][12] and a unique clarinet-driven pop arrangement by Ford's music director, Jack Fascinato, "Sixteen Tons" spent ten weeks at number one on the country chart and seven weeks at number one on the pop chart. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Helen V. Doney of Beltsville; three children, Richard T. Doney of Columbia, Clair Cahill of Downingtown, Pa., and Linda Meister of Littleton, Colo.; a brother, David Doney of Chinook; a sister, Joyce Johnson of St. Paul, Minn.; and three grandchildren. As early as 1946 he'd shown up uncredited as a hillbilly performer in the multi-Academy Award-winning drama The Best Years of Our Lives, but a decade later his presence in movies was a selling point, as with his performance of the title song over the credits of the Marilyn Monroe/Robert Mitchum adventure film River of No Return in 1954, which became a pop hit. Our experienced and compassionate staff of funeral directors help families celebrate life with dignity and respect. As a television host, singer and comedian, Mr. Ford is best remembered for folksy phrases from his Tennessee upbringing, like "Bless your pea-pickin' hearts" and "Nervous as a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rockin' chairs. Brother of Stanley Ford, Ernest Jennings Ford February 13, 1919-October 17, 1991, Parents: Clarence Ford 1884- and Maud Long 1887-. 1 1955 Country. Survivors include his stepmother, Dorotha M. Williams of Sun City, Ariz. Jeanne Milette Hill, 74, a former dancer and legal secretary in the Washington area, died of emphysema Sept. 23 at the Sharp Cabrillo Hospital in San Diego, Calif. Mrs. Hill, a resident of San Diego, was born in Montreal. He also owned a cabin near Grandjean, Idaho, on the upper South Fork of the Payette River, where he would regularly retreat. In 1955 he began a daytime show on NBC five times a week. Born Ernest Jennings Fordon February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Anyone can read what you share. Try again later. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. "It's great music," Mr. Ford said in a 1990 interview with the Associated Press. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Love is not easily put into words, and she was the "Love" of our lives! In 1956 he released Hymns, his first gospel music album, which remained on Billboard's Top Album charts for 277 consecutive weeks; his album Great Gospel Songs won a Grammy Award in 1964 and was nominated for several others. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The mouse narrator seen at the beginning of the special, William the Churchmouse, was a caricature of Ford, in keeping with a Rankin/Bass tradition. Ford's program was notable for the inclusion of a religious song at the end of every show, a tradition he recalled during his days as a cast member on Cliffie Stone's Hometown Jamboree live radio and TV show. TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD Vinyl Records and CDs Born : February 13, 1919 // Bristol, TN, United States Died : October 17, 1991 // Reston, VA, United States Tennessee Ernie Ford, was a pioneering U.S. recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country & western, pop, and gospel musical genres. In the years after his variety show ended, Mr. Ford appeared occasionally on television specials and toured as a country-music performer. Ford's experiences as a navigator and bombardier in World War II led to his involvement with the Confederate Air Force (now the Commemorative Air Force), a war plane preservation group in Texas. His other hits included "Mule Train," "Tennessee Waltz" and "The Shotgun Boogie" and such hymns as "Amazing Grace," "The Old Rugged Cross," "Rock of Ages" and "Faith of Our Fathers." 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RESTON, Va. - Tennessee Ernie Ford, whose bass voice boomed out on the multimillion-selling record "Sixteen Tons" and on his TV variety show spanning two decades, died today after a long illness. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, BY TOM NETHERLAND SPECIAL TO THE HERALD COURIER, PREP ROUNDUP: Eastside boys, girls get key Cumberland wins; Wise Central's McAmis reaches milestone; Holston's Caywood, GW's Goode, Virginia High's Martin, Castlewood's Dishman have big nights, PREP BASKETBALL: Keene eye leads Lebanon past Chilhowie Warriors, PREP BASKETBALL: Improved Hall making impact for Patrick Henry Rebels, PREP ROUNDUP: Moore double-double lifts Rural Retreat into first place in Hogo; Allie Reilly (West Ridge), Jake Hall (Patrick Henry), Kaleb Lawson (Eastside), Michael Reece (Lebanon) also star; GW boys score 91, Pizza Hut is bringing back a fan favorite from the '90s, Kanye West secretly gets married, Lisa Marie Presley dies and leaves grief-stricken Instagram post, and more celeb news, PREP BASKETBALL: Fisher, Sullivan East reel in Vikings; Tennessee High girls triumph, Moore appointed interim baseball coach at Virginia High as Daniels steps away, PREP BASKETBALL: Ramsey, Abingdon Falcons fly past John Battle Trojans; Battle girls beat Falcons, PREP ROUNDUP: Couch lifts Lebanon past 'other' Pioneers, Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization, PREP BASKETBALL: Bartuski, Chilhowie Warriors run past Holston, PREP BASKETBALL: Third time the charm as Honaker tops Pioneers, California winter storms cause billions in damage, Head of UN nuclear watchdog says experts to stay permanently in Ukraine, BLM demands changes after LAPD stun gun death, Warriors' Curry, Coach Kerr drop by WH briefing. Composer, singer and author, educated at the Cincinnati Conservatory. 1600 At the time of his death from liver failure in the fall of 1991, he remained a much-loved figure far beyond the boundaries of the country music audience. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He was assigned to host an early morning country music disc jockey program titled Bar Nothin' Ranch Time. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Merle Travis had first recorded it in 1946. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. While at KXLA, Mr. Ford met Cliffie Stone, a veteran performer and star of his own Los Angeles television show, "Hometown Jamboree." One album, "Great Gospel Songs," won a Grammy in 1964. His comical Tennessee Ernie character "bless your pea-pickin' little heart" caught the ear of disc jockey-TV host Cliffie Stone, who made him a regular cast member of Los Angeles's Hometown Jamboree country music television and radio shows. He graduated from George Mason University. He spent a lot of his time in his early years listening to country or western musicians, in person or on the radio. Like his later gospel recordings, these early sides are classics, including the #1 hit "Sixteen Tons." Survivors include his wife, Vivian; son, Jarrod Michael Ford; three grandchildren; and his older brother, Buck. Everyone relented after the hymns received overwhelmingly favorable viewer response. Throughout Ernie Ford's legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Musicnotes features the world's largest online digital sheet music catalogue with over 400,000 arrangements available to print and play instantly. Church Singer in Childhood. 13 Feb 1919. Ernest Jennings Ford was born on Feb. 13, 1919, in Bristol, Tenn. As a child he entertained at family gatherings and sang in the Methodist Church choir. These performances only helped him maintain and broaden crossover appeal, and at the same time he was a downright ubiquitous figure on country music variety shows of the period, including the Old American Barn Dance. 17 Oct 1991 (aged 72) Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA. Tennessee Ernie Ford, 72, the country and western singer who was best known for his recordings of gospel hymns and the coal mining ballad "Sixteen Tons," died of liver ailments Oct. 17 at Reston Hospital. When Mr. Ford toured the Soviet Union in 1974, he found that many of his audiences knew the song, although they were unaware that he was the singer who made it popular. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He was 72 years old and lived in Portola Valley, near Palo Alto, Calif. Mr. Ford became ill at Dulles International Airport on Sept. 28 and was taken to Reston Hospital. His album "Great Gospel Songs" won a Grammy in 1964. 3 Copy quote. . Tennessee Ernie Ford s lifetime: Thursday, February 13th, 1919 to Thursday, October 17th, 1991, was 26,544 days, equaling 3,792 weeks exactly. 1 - Tennessee Ernie Ford, Work, Jimmy, You're My Sugar - Tennessee Ernie Ford, Stanley, Hal, What This Country Needs (Is a Good Old Fashioned Talk with the Lord) - Tennessee Ernie Ford, Spencer, The Stack-O-Lee - Tennessee Ernie Ford, Traditional, Strange Little Girl - Tennessee Ernie Ford, Adler, Richard [Com, Bright Lights and Blonde Haired Women - Tennessee Ernie Ford, Kirk, Eddie, Smokey Mountain Boogie [Version] - Tennessee Ernie Ford, Ford, Tennessee Ern, Country Junction [Version] - Tennessee Ernie Ford, Ford, Tennessee Ern, There'll Be No New Tunes On This Old Piano, Mambo Italiano Rosemanry Clooney And The Melloman, A Man Chases A Girl (Until She Catches Him), Southern Belle (From Nashville, Tennessee), Wedding Bells Are Breaking Up That Old Gang Of Mine, When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along, I'm Too Sad To Laugh, And I'm Too Mean To Cry, This Lusty Land (Including the Tales of Davy Crockett) (CD), 100 No. His first gospel album, Hymns (1956), became the first religious album to go gold, while his second gospel album, Great Gospel Songs, earned him a Grammy. Sixteen Tons (15 tracks), currently priced at $14.07 with free shipping offers three new tracks, Catfish Boogie, PHILADELPHIA LAWYER and Everybody's Got A Girl But Me. He was born on February 13th, 1919. I Never Knew ( I Could Love Anybody Like I'm Loving You). In 1956 Mr. Ford was hired by NBC-TV to be the host of "The Ford Show" on Thursday nights. [2][4], After the war, Ford worked at radio stations in San Bernardino and Pasadena, California. Though his drinking began to worsen in the 1960s, he worked continuously, seemingly unaffected by his heavy intake of whiskey. He also made numerous guest appearances on I Love Lucy and other TV shows and became a fixture on television. Over the years, Ford was awarded three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for radio, records, and television. It reflected experiences of the Travis family in the mines at Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. A resident of Fairfax, he was on vacation when stricken. Bristol, Tenn., native Dorothy Bibee, 90, grew up with Ernie Ford and they remained close friends throughout his life. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. All rights reserved. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history.To date, it is estimatedthat Ford has sold more than 400 million records worldwide--an astonishing number, even by today's standards. In November of 1963 -seven years after its release-Hymnswas recognized by the label's Alan Livingston, as the largest-selling LP ever recorded by a Capitol artist. He served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II. Running, Gun, Dancing. RAMONA CHAPMAN OBITUARY. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In 1955, Ford recorded "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" (which reached number 4 on the country music chart) with "Farewell to the Mountains" on the B-side. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care. American Country Musician Tennessee Ernie Ford was born Ernest Jennings Ford on 13th February, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, USA and passed away on 17th Oct 1991 Reston, Virginia, USA aged 72. CD: $113.59. Brion Ford certainly meant a lot to Blountvilles Tim White, who painted the country music mural on State Street. Love is not easily put into words, and she was the "Love" of our lives! "Americais a nation richer in spirit because ofTennesseeErnie Ford", 2020by TEF Enterprises, LP. He began working with Cliffie Stone's son Steve Stone early in that decade, which led to a revival of his presence on the sales charts with Country Morning, released in 1973, which yielded a brace of new singles including one hit, "Printers Alley Stars." It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainmentan enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Mr. Ford took the song that Merle Travis had written and recorded in 1947 and sang it over what he called "a semi-rock-and-roll background." He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984 and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1990. Richard Allen Moore, 59, a retired supervisory chemist with the Drug Enforcement Administration who was a chemist with the Prince George's County police department, died of cancer Oct. 13 at George Washington University Hospital. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). In 1965, he had his last major chart entry with the Top Ten single "Hicktown," but he continued to record gospel music and the occasional country album over the next two decades, interspersed with an album of patriotic songs in 1970 and a folk album the following year. He began using the term during his disc jockey days on KXLA.[2][14]. Failed to remove flower. We wish we could extend a happy birthday wish to him, but it's been more than 20 years since he died at age 72. As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety showfor five years,The Ford Showfeatured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music. Try again later. "It's happy music and people enjoy it . See the article in its original context from. [16][17], Ford received posthumous recognition for his gospel music contributions by being added to the Gospel Music Association's Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1994. He later switched his emphasis to gospel music; his 1957 album Hymns enjoyed great success. His marriage to Mildred A. Schoepe ended in divorce. [5][15] After the NBC show ended, Ford moved his family to Portola Valley in northern California. Today,forty seven yearsafter his now-legendary 1954 national debut onI Love Lucy,Cousin Ernieremains one of classic television's most enduring characters. In 1937 he worked as an announcer for WOPI-AM in Bristol which he left to attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Weve updated the security on the site. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The 1950s loved Tennessee Ernie. Try again later. Drag images here or select from your computer for Ernie Tennessee Ernie Ford memorial. [10] The song's fatalistic tone and bleak imagery were in stark contrast to some sugary pop ballads and rock & roll also on the charts in 1955: You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Initially, Ford appeared on Stone's Hometown Jamboree, which started on radio and moved to television later in the 1940s, and in 1948 Stone brought him to Capitol Records, the beginning of a relationship that would last for 40 years, covering the rest of the singer's life. Ford eventually ended his KXLA morning show and in the early 1950s, moved on from Hometown Jamboree. If you see me coming, better step aside. . Known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, he began his rise to fame in1948 with Capital Records. Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses 18. It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels 3. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Santa Claus Meets The Purple People Eater, Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera), What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For, Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weeny Yellow Polkadot Bikini, Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own (feat. My Christmas Favorites Ford, Tennessee Ernie (See all 72 albums) Songs . Tennessee Ernie Ford, the homespun television host and country and Western crooner whose 1955 recording of "16 Tons" became one of the biggest-selling records of all time, died yesterday at. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He moved around the country in the year leading up to America's entry into World War II, holding announcer jobs in Atlanta, Georgia, and Knoxville, TN. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Add to your scrapbook. He served with the Air Force in Labrador during the Korean War. We have set your language to Then, in September of 1955, Ford Motor Company announced it would be sponsoring its own prime-time variety show on NBC, and the search for a star to host the show was on. To use this feature, use a newer browser. "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" is a traditional gospel song and jazz standard that has been performed and recorded by many artists. A lotta men didn't, a lotta men died. He also had his own daily show and continued recording. Ramona Chapman. English Carl Joseph Schoepe, 67, a retired official of the Central Intelligence Agency who had been a Foreign Service officer in the State Department, died of heart ailments Oct. 6 at his home in Cocoa Beach, Fla. A former resident of Vienna, Mr. Schoepe was born in Cleveland. On September 28, 1991, he suffered severe liver failure at Dulles Airport, shortly after leaving a state dinner at the White House, hosted by then-President George H. W. Bush. Ford had a successful career in the 1950s and 1960s, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1991. The musical variety program was a staple of the NBC schedule until 1961. ", Although the record was released in 1955, Mr. Ford said in an interview last year that "it's an everlasting hit. : Ernest Jennings Ford. He had chart topping singles covering a span of 17 years. Oh Lord, yes, Bibee said. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Tennessee Ernie Ford first charted in 1949. One year later, on Thursday night,October 4th, 1956, the result of that search aired coast-to-coast with the network's broadcast premiere ofThe Ford Show StarringTennesseeErnie Ford. Real Name: Ernest Jennings Ford Profile: Born : February 13, 1919 // Bristol, TN, United States Died : October 17, 1991 // Reston, VA, United States Tennessee Ernie Ford, was a pioneering U.S. recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country & western, pop, and gospel musical genres. 2 on the Capitol Records' "Top Country & Hillbilly" best sellers list in 1952, "Sing We Now of Christmas" peaked at No. She began her real estate career in 1967, and she had been working for Mount Vernon Realty for about 10 years at the time of her death. As a child, Brion Ford was a lightning bolt of energy. His overseas assignments included Turkey, Pakistan, Cambodia and Taiwan. He is survived by his second wife, Beverly; two sons from his first marriage, Jeffrey and Brian, and a stepdaughter, Stevie. 76, White House, Tenn. (615) 672-5000. We provide a variety of service offerings designed to meet your family's customs and traditions, including: Traditional funerals. His first album of inspirational music, entitled simply, "Hymns" -released in 1956- remained on Billboard magazine's Top Pop Albums chart an unbelievable277 consecutive weeks. TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD, COUNTRY SINGER, DIES By Bart Barnes October 18, 1991 Tennessee Ernie Ford, 72, the country and western singer who was best known for his recordings of gospel hymns and. He joined the FAA in 1977 and specialized in the administration of tests and processing of certificates to pilots and airplane mechanics. Today,forty seven yearsafter his now-legendary 1954 national debut onI Love Lucy,Cousin Ernieremains one of classic television's most enduring characters. Listen to Sixteen Tons, Union Dixie and more from Tennessee Ernie Ford. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [18], Less than four months after Betty's death in 1989, Ford married again. Funeral services for him will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. CST at Austin & Bell Funeral Home, 533 Hwy. 2 on the, "Colorado Country Morning" peaked at No. On October 17, 1991-36 years to the day after the release ofSixteen Tons- the world lost this legendary star. Ernest Jennings Ford, known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American singer and television host who enjoyed success in the country and western, pop, and gospel musical genres. On behalf of everyone from the Ford family, I want to tell everyone in Bristol that the people in Bristol and the city of Bristol meant so much to Brion, Buck Ford said. Tennessee Ernie Ford Song list Just As I Am, Without One Plea (1835) Sixteen Tons (1955) More Songfacts: Station to Station David Bowie David Bowie's "Station to Station" is over 10 minutes long. American recording artist and television host Tennessee Ernie Ford became a staple on the Grand Ole Opry and had many crossover hits, including "Sixteen Tons" and "Ballad of Davy Crockett." Family members linked to this person will appear here. 01 Stand By Me 00:0002 When God Dips His Love In My Heart 03:0403 He Knows What I Need 05:2204 Others 07:5205 What A Friend We Have In Jesus 09:4706 Sweet Ho. "Tennessee Ernie Ford"Beloved Husband of Beverly, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Welcome to E.H. Ford Mortuary, proudly serving the Memphis, Tennessee area. Ford fell ill in after leaving a state dinner at the White House hosted by President George H. W. Bush, and died of advanced liver disease in Reston, Virginia on October 17, 1991, exactly thirty-six years after "Sixteen Tons" was released and one day shy of the first anniversary of his induction into the Hall of Fame. Tennessee Ernie Ford. 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