I know Vestal Goodman. I was looking at an old interview with Denise earlier (I think it was from about 2005 or 2006) and it really upset me. Your husband, Jonathan, has also mentioned the storms you two have experienced. He was 52 years old and passed due to an extended illness. I too am a fan of Bill & Gloria Gaither and watch many of their shows over and over on the gaither channel. 2. Jack P. Hildreth, 81, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Maury Regional Transitional Care in Columbia following an extended illness. Please do not be to quick to judge - extend mercy. Sorry! I always thought they were a little too close. . I am not a Christian, just like gospel. It was during all this that Jonathan did design and interiors for some of the most well-known people in the country and some of the most prestigious properties in Nashville and around the country. Bill & Gloria Gaither I Bowed On My Knees [Live], Jake Hess, Terry Blackwood, Ivan Parker, Sue Dodge, Guy Penrod, Jonathan Pierce, Larnelle Harris, Jessy Dixon, Mark Lowry Official Video for 'I Bowed On My Knees [Live]', available now! A lot of these people lived straight lives until they started listening to the lies of the Devil saying it is not wrong to be in love with who you love. I've googled him and everything seems to stop about 2006. No sin is any bigger than another. They're singing gospel.duh, none of them are gay. In 2000, Pierces solo album, Sanctuary, made it to No. Jonathan was a Christian and began his life in Odessa,. I know Ray Boltz and speak with him often. As well as his in-laws, Carol Corbett (MIL) and husband Brian Corbett; Howard Elkins (FIL); Michael Elkins (BIL) and wife Chelsie Elkins, Ashley Givens (SIL) and husband Dusty Givens; Mary Wilson (GmIL), Frances Beebe (GmIL) and husband Paul Beebe, Tiffany Elkins (SIL) along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles from both sides. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Jonathan chose cremation services performed by Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia, TN and a private ceremony will be held at a later date. In January 2016, Pierce told Christian music news site Hallels, The church has to be credited with everything, what Ive done, who I am. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. They capitulated and issued statements acknowledging homosexuality as a sin. A private burial will be held by the family at Lynn Creek Cemetery. 8 videos - 68 subscribers Johnathan pierce 1 video Johnathan Pierce - @JohnathanMonkey 4 videos Show all results. You can always change this later in your Account settings. LIARS THINK EVERYONE IS A LIAR, THIEFS THINK EVERYONE IS A THIEF, BUT YOU PERVERTS REALLY MAKE ME SICK CALLING GOOD BORN AGAIN CHRISTIANS THAT BELIEVE IN THE INSPIRED WORD OF GOD A PERVERT! Reject mindless religious morality, it's meant to weaken you. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. I have Denise on my facebook friends account and she is listed as single. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. If you can't find the email you can resend it here. I have seen his story discussed on other websites, and I've also read interviews where his ex talks about how he and she tried to make their marriage work, but were always dealing with an "elephant in the room". Buy the full length DVD/CD 'Homecoming Texas Style' Here: smarturl.it/GM.HTS Available at iTunes: smarturl.it/GM.HTS.iT Subscribe to Gaither Music YouTube Channel: smarturl.it/GaitherMusicTV_Subsc Subscribe to GaitherVEVO Channel:, Teenage Porn Star Controversy Rocks California High School. And I STILL love tobymac's musicbut lately every time I listen, I have the thought "he likes and respects Falwell. Pierce was born. As the above poster stated, I'm not sure if Jonathan has chosen not to return, if he felt that he's no longer welcome, or if Bill Gaither didn't invite him back or what the situation is. So did TobyMac for that matter. Jonathan Pierce Hildreth was an American interior designer and a former American CCM, gospel singer from Odessa, Texas. But He loves you where you are, right now. It has been a rough one and one that she chronicled in her book to come out in 2011, titled Flying Solo. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. While he has never named names, he confirms there are several well-known southern gospel singers who are gay. God bring comfort and mercy to his family., Another of Pierces friends, fellow singer Jody McBrayer, said in a tweet, So extremely sad to hear about the tragic passing of Jonathan Pierce. It's asinine. Louann will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a woman who spent her life giving to children and serving the Lord. After graduating from Hebron Academy and Dartmouth College, he spent two years in the. God is very clear that there will be no homosexuals, drunks, prostitusts, people living together having a sexual relationship. May 9, 2020 This is a carousel with slides. Pierce said of his then-wife, Denise is a great lyricist. Year should not be greater than current year. It is not ours to judge! An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Pierces friend Paul Ciupek said in a Facebook post on May 10, Just heard that Christian artist Jonathan Pierce has passed away. Like Cynthia Clawson, they've have taken a lot of heat among fundies. . In 1999, he was nominated for five Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards for Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for "I Believe In Christ", Inspirational Song of the Year for "Farther Than Your Grace Can Reach", and Male Vocalist of the Year. He also sings gospel and even did gospel duets with Cissy Houston. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Pierce used his first and middle name while omitting his last name for career purposes. www.denisehildreth.com. toby of course married. . thread. Regardez le Salaire Mensuel de Martin Manley en temps rel. As running a larger design firm with sometimes as many as 15 employees can do, it was really starting to pull on his health so he and his family felt that, for his future, it was time for him to start scaling back. Anyway, my vote is Vicki Yohe. In a 2005 interview with Cross Rhythms, Pierce said Jones co-wrote six songs on his album Sanctuary. [R81] Gosh, it was a great website until you came along. I always thought he was hot when on the Gaither programs, but when I saw him on his HGTV show (Interiors, Inc.) he'd lost his boyish looks and gained weight. Ummm, he and Michael English cannot compare notes. house and adding their 'special touch'.Jonathan never really publicized his work as a designer prior to this but after his singing career was shifting gears, his talent and popularity began to soar in the design industry and that lead to his own show on HGTV called Interiors, Inc., which was filmed right out of his own design studio, Pierce & Company, in Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville - Jonathan Pierce Hildreth went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2020. Bend over and I'll show you. For a while, the Gaither Vocal Band and Ernie Haase Signature Sound had the sexiest guys in southern gospel. Yes, I believe Jonathan Pierce is gay. Please reset your password. He was later taken in and raised by Debra and James Baker, who we knew as his parents and his step-father Robbie Reeves. old. Contents. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Sin is Sin all equal. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Carman has been married , but it was not publicized because she used him to get a lot of stuff and left him. Instagram. I read Shirley Caeser was a closet lesbian. To my knowledge, Jonathan has never appeared on any Gaither reunions, but I'm unsure if that's by his choice, or Bill's. Live & let live I am a woman who loves Mark Lowry, but not looking for a husband! I have decided not to judge that decison. The couple wed in 1994 and divorced in 2007. The people that created this site are either homosexual or very interested in the homosexual lifestyle. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Pierce began singing in church at age seven and took voice lessons from age nine. Didn't some of the Winans record some stupid anti-gay song several years ago? Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Sin is Sin all equal. She told me that if chose to love another man to love him with my whole heart and dont worry about others condemning me to hell for it. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Hello. Unresolved: Release in which this issue/RFE will be addressed. Obituary for William T. Hildreth | William 'Billy' T. Hildreth, 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Portsmouth, NH on Saturday, December 18, 2021. . Jonathan and Denise are both friends of mine, and Denise, I still have contact with. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jonathan Pierce Hildreth I found on Findagrave.com. Vickie Winans seems like she would be supportive of gays. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. There is plenty of time to do what you want while second sopranos (always flat second sopranos) learn their part. Pierce was married to Denise Jones between 1994 and 2007. Anyways, this asshole demanded everything under the sun. I understand Bishop Yvette Flunder of San Francisco is a lesbian. Search above to list available cemeteries. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Wow, this has been an interesting thread to read. A concert is filled with me telling stories about myself and others I know. The singers all run up to their tables before and after the concert to sell their CDs, their T-shirts, and their autographs. Arthur T. "Sonny" Hildreth of Chittenango passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the age of 82. Jonathan Pierce Hildreth went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2020. There is nothing slanderous about being gay or thinking someone else may be gay, R128. In Nashville, Pierce met Naomi Judd who introduced him to The Imperials, with whom he performed for three years (199093), he left The Imperials to join the Gaither Vocal Band (199497) and then went on to become a solo artist on Curb Records. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. She was from Fyffe Alabama and had her hair done at least twice a week or if she went on a long trip before she finally cut it my mom would travel with them in their bus. [quote]Didn't some of the Winans record some stupid anti-gay song several years ago? After moving to Nashville, he sang with the acclaimed Christ Church Choir, where he caught the attention of Naomi Judd, whose husband, Larry Strickland, would become his manager. Johnathon Pierce began singing in church at age seven and took voice lessons from age nine. Jonathan never really publicized his work as a designer prior to this but after his singing career was shifting gears, his talent and popularity began to soar in the design industry and that lead to his own show on HGTV called Interiors, Inc., which was filmed right out of his own design studio, Pierce & Company, in Nashville, Tennessee. I love that the Gaither devotees have found us and decided to join our little gang. [9] He was 52 years old.[10]. Make sure that the file is a photo. Denise is happily remarried as of about two weeks ago. [quote]Tom Netherton (Lawrence Welk Show) always preferred to sing Gospel music in his concerts. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. Jonathan Pierce Hildreth, better known as Jonathan Pierce (November 15, 1967May 9, 2020),[1][2] was an American CCM, gospel singer from Odessa, Texas and an interior designer in Nashville. Gaither and Lowry were "crucified" for taking a picture with the lesbian who wrote one of the most popular christian songs of the 70s. I have NEVER and WILL NEVER take a liking to Bill Gaither. Im not a vain man but I was a late teen when I got to really knownhim I enemy foshing and stuff with him and he knew I was gay but neither him or Vestal thought any less of me for being who I was. Jonathan is survived by his father, Jack Hildreth of Franklin, TN, his sister Deborah (Dave) Cook of Columbia, TN and his sister Adryan Hildreth of Franklin, TN. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. I don't know much about her. I always have thought that Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark was the gospel equivalent of Stevie Wonder. No sheet music is needed because none of the fuckers sight read. Heilburt would have replied here "who isn't?". JJ was born in Rockhill, South Carolina to Karen Pierce and Michael Baker on August 20, 1990. The couple later divorced but remained best friends and continued to raise their children together. Go to her website and read her journey. Maybe that is her subconcious talking. We are sad to announce that on May 9, 2020, at the age of 52, Jonathan Pierce Hildreth (Odessa, Texas) passed away. He was known by many for his quick wit, and goofy jokes. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Oh, it fits, baby. He had such a fun-loving personality and was generous to a fault. It tells the story of the heart within each. !1" replies on this thread for real? I'm not sure why no one calls out the Thomas Dorsey, Hawkins and Gospel music workshop conventions, they are all primarily attended by and ran by Homosexuals and its pretty sickening! I heard the clark sister that left the group was gay? This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Privacy Policy and Jonathan was a Christian and began his life in Odessa, TX where he was full of adventure and loved to sing and to design; his two greatest passions. He is preceded in death by parents, Debra Baker, James Baker, and Michael Baker; grandmother Shirley Workman, Uncle Ronnie Crowley and William Wilson (GpIL). Even if one were to agree with the school of thought that being gay is an "abomination"one cannot disregard the other scriptural "abominations"; in the same chapter where homosity is named as abominable to god, so is "men who cut their beard hair". Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Jesus never said that marriage could only be for a male and female. Jesus never spoke out against gays. These replies from the clueless that are dropping by here are hilarious! I read Dawkins' book, THe God Delusion, and have been an extremely happy atheist ever since. Kirk Talley. gay. He was predeceased by his parents Margaret and Herb Hildreth, a brother John Hildreth of Canastota and . I think she is gay. I went to church for the first time in forever this past Easter and I could count the number of straight men on one hand ( and I wasn't even all that sure about them). The deceased was a gay man who left his wife and kids for his lover. Following his graduation from high school, he relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where he sang with the Christ Church Choir. Following his graduation from high school, he relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where he sang with the Christ Church Choir . Guess I wish more would come out but it took me a long time to feel comfortable in my own skinand I don't have a Gospel career to worry about. Always hanging out together, sitting together in the Church. Find an Obituary. In 1999, he was nominated for severalGospel Music Associations Dove Awards for Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for I Believe In Christ, Inspirational Song of the Year for Farther Than Your Grace Can Reach, and Male Vocalist of the Year. Nashville, TN (May 11, 2020) Have they ever said anything about teh gay? She asked me who the civil rights leader from Mississippi was that they made the movie about and she was talking about Medgar Evers she quoted him word for word. After moving to Nashville, he sang with the acclaimed Christ Church Choir, where he caught the attention of Naomi Judd, whose husband, Larry Strickland, would . Carmen moved to Nashville and I never saw him around that church again! Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? You didn't know Vestal Goodman. The member of the Winans family who lives over in Forrest Hills, TN is not as straight as some folks might think by any remote means at all. [quote]STFU [R2]. Learn more about merges. Share this: Print LinkedIn Twitter Email Tumblr More He touched a lot of people in so many ways and we know that he is looking down on us, smiling in the presence of the Lord. He's not really necessarily Gospel but everyone knew that Luther Vandross was gay albeit closeted. I'd raise those children as my own if he wanted to move in with me. [quote] Gay people need to be prayed for and be allowed to hear the True Word of God and the Good News. The Bible term is Sodomite; and Mark Lowry is a born again Christian that loves the Lord. Naomi Judd introduced him with The Imperials, who offered him a spot. 1 Music career; 2 Interior design; As running a larger design firm with sometimes as many as 15 employees can do, it was really starting to pull on his health so he and his family felt that, for his future, it was time for him to start scaling back. But we must love all pleople and pray for their sins to turh from them. It fits juuuust fine. Try again later. There is a lot more but I don't have my Bible next to me. I've always heard that Mark Lowery was gay. Please give Him a chance, please choose to trust Him, even if you don't trust those who follow him.. Donnie McClurkinconfessed in an Gospel magazine that he slept with a man for 10 years and "thought/accepted he was gay".then God "Healed him" and now he's hetrosexualbull shit.if it took him 10 years of sleeping with a man and then sleeping with a woman and getting her pregnant as proof of his "healing" ..that's bull shit and we all know it. He endured horrific sexual and emotional abuse as a child, so I guess if that what he needs to tell himself at night to sleep, then oh well. Resolved: Release in which this issue/RFE has been resolved. Some of our readers may be going through difficult times of their own right now, either personally, or in their marriages. 'I love the Gaithers , There are none of those guys who aren't amazing singers .There's a spirit that radiates from a gay life Style .You won't feel onoi ting , from the lips of a gay singer .My ! I'd also heard about Jonathan Pierce coming out. She's seemed like a big-hearted loving sort of woman who truly loved everyone. I mean seriously. Gay people need to be prayed for and be allowed to hear the True Word of God and the Good News. They will never marry because thats just something a priest does. Wasn't made to fit. What's the word on Jessy Dixon, other than, "he's dead?". After performing for three years with them, he moved on to the Gaither Vocal Group, all-the-while releasing a host of solo albums under the name of Jonathan Pierce. Jonathan Pierce Hildreth went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2020. Add a Memory. I went to a Gaither concert and was cruised by Ryan Seaton who was also fired by Ernie a year or so later. We uare not the JUDGE and shouldn't . I know him personally. The Clark Sisters are pretty much gay legends at this point, and deservedly so! Or very interested in the homosexual lifestyle? That is one prodigious beehive that Sister Vestal is sporting at R41. etc. Actually the only concerts we could have there were shitty gospel shows since the TLC riot a few seasons earlier. Take your God-dammed Fundie KKKristian 'tude and return to your fellow hate-mongers back in Freeperville. Each part is practiced individually over and over again while the whole group waits. Her take on "There is a Balm in Gilead", an old spiritual is one of my favorite performances. He often had a big grin underneath that big mustache of his. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Oops, we were unable to send the email. I am linking to one of her songs. A very sad revelation for me. house and adding their special touch. If you truly want to know the heart of this incredible lady read any of her books and since you feel it necessary to blog about her divorce make sure you read Flying Solo. Verify and try again. Nashville-based CCM/Southern Gospel artist, Jonathan Pierce, has died at the age of 49 while recovering from heart surgery. This is between them and God, and if God says it okay if they are Christians, then that is God's decsion. Cece Winans has always given me a lesbian vibe. Learn more about managing a memorial . There has long been a proliferation of gay rumors in the southern gospel arena. Jones is a writer and novelist who graduated from the University of South Carolinas School of Journalism. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Wanting to expand his creativity and try something a little different, he took a starring role as Joseph in the touring Broadway play in Nashville, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Write your message of sympathy today. Pierce got his big start in Christian music as a member of CCM pioneers The Imperials (1991-1994). He is the principal arranger for First Call, and former lead guitarist for Sandi Patty! I asked on the AA DLers thread if there were any people that listened to Tonex here. *rar , '*& . Suffice to say that the divorce happened for very Biblical reasons. Quite the talent. He first gained vocal experience singing in the church at the age of seven. He left New Birth many years before it was in the headlines. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Guy Penrod has, like, ten kids, and he's never pinged to me, but with the long hair and killer looks, it'd be cool if he was "family". He later studied under the same vocal coach that taught Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers. Mark Lowry is not gay. ^ " ^ . Thats where I got my vocal experience and passion [for music]. In the same feature, Pierce said it was Naomi Judd who discovered him and brought him to the attention of The Imperials. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. THE BIBLE IS TRUE. He first gained vocal experience singing in the church at the age of seven. Like, for REAL, real? I get tired of people thinking someone is gay when they don't get married. Jonathan Pierce, the Nashville-based Gospel singer, has died at the age of 49. I'd love to call a few kettles black. The good news of the gospel is not that you have to change to be good enough to be saved from being seperated from God.. This is your place to remember Jonathan. Judge & be judged! Share Obituary. Do you know how gospel choirs learn a song? I wonder who he's trying to convince. He will truly be missed by all that new him. My mom used to do her hair. How can anyone with functioning eyes and ears mistake him for anything other than gay? Their reply was not good at all. Jonathan Pierce (nee Hildreth) grew up in Odessa, Texas. I agree, Twinkie is a genius, and so was her mother. 1 Music career; 2 Interior design; Vestal Goodman also loved the gays, apparently. He admitted to sending out nude pics a few years ago because he was about to be blackmailed. He will truly be missed by all that new him. This entire discussion is absurd. This discussion seems to be a gossip web site. Please complete the process by verifying your email address. He was 52 years old and passed due to an extended illness. After many Dove Award Nominations later, he really stretched his creativity into the interior design world when he was chosen as the lead designer for CMTs Ultimate Country Home series when he guided many country music greats through 13 episodes, filming the remodel of a 3,600 s.f. jennifer knapp is all i have for now carmen has never been married and i wonder when/if he will come out. If He wants you changed, he can change you. kids. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. I loved this song back in the day -- too bad they're anti-gay. Who knew? Sadly, I found out that Denise and Jonathan divorced last year. After many Dove Award Nominations later, he really stretched his creativity into the interior design world when he was chosen as the lead designer for CMTs Ultimate Country Home series when he guided many country music greats through 13 episodes, filming the remodel of a 3,600 s.f. I know thsi thread is kinda dead but ever hear about NQC/National Quartet Convention(or National Queer Convention as my bf and I like to call it.? Birth name: Jonathan Pierce Hildreth Born: (1967-11-15)November 15, 1967Texas, . and it is my inclination to believe it. Jonathan Pierce Hildreth, age 52, a resident of Nashville, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Tri-Star Centennial Medical Center. While they both fell into sexual sin, Jonathan's was more of an abomination that Michael's. Isn't the Gospel World like the largest closet this side of the college of Cardinals? Interesting that Bill Gaither chooses to include and feature her all the time. I dislike pimps like her. do you know why they divorced? He still sported a pair of tight jeans quite well! Where are the protests about beard trimmers not being able to get married or adopt in certain states? Music career [ edit] Celebrate the life of Jonathan Reed Hildreth from Corpus Christi, TX, USA.