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Welcome to the Official Web Site of Bob Willis, Mr. Country-Gospel. Thanks to the many newspapers and journalist who have announced this news around the world. Gospel, country music lose a legend Guest Book for Bob Willis – Online Guest Book by Courier Press Country Weekly (countryweekly) on Twitter the Netherlands - Nashville FM If you are a journalist and would like to write an article or would like to be included in this list please Email Us!! Thanks to Phil Sweetland's article in Country Insider Article From the Tennessean Bob Willis, the preacher and musician known as “Mr. Country-Gospel,” died Friday, July 10, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Louisville. He was 75, and had battled heart issues for many years. Mr. Willis wrote numerous songs recorded by the late country star Jimmie Davis, and his “Guilty of Love (In The First Degree)” was a gospel hit in 1970. His songs were recorded by The Florida Boys, The Happy Goodman Family, Carl and Pearl Butler, Jody Miller and others. His achievements are detailed on the his Web site. Click here. Though he never lived in Nashville, Mr. Willis’ songs were often heard here. He was made an Honorary Citizen of Tennessee in 1984 by Gov. Lamar Alexander. His son, Bob Willis, Jr., lives in Nashville and works to spread the word about his songs. “He told me, ‘One day the world will hear these, but chances are I’ll be gone,’” said Willis, Jr. “He said, ‘That’s just the way it is.’” Mr. Willis preached in Folsomville, Ind. For 45 years. His memorial services took place on Monday in Folsomville.
CD's and Tapes Available: (please email us for purchases) It's Not All Roses The Singing Country Parson Guilty of Love Destiny The Battle is The Lord's A Tough Act To Follow All My Heroes Now and Then A Boy, A Dream And A Dog And others to be available in the future.....Please check back and feel free to Email Us!!
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