Your loss is far greater than ours. Frank was born February 11, 1925 in Timpson, Texas to the late Fred and Amy (Stilley) Stamps. After eight years with the Masters V, James Blackwood and Jake Hess exited and the underlying concept of that group was significantly diluted. By working with Elvis Presley, J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet created a whole new fan base for gospel music. Contact them directly for special requests. Failed to report flower. Year should not be greater than current year. The groups served a purpose that ultimately benefited from all the sharing, though. Just his name told all. 901 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108. Marks, after hearing me sing, told me he would get me a job with his son-in-law, Mr. Frank Stamps; and, I was thrilled to death. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. = Recordings were issued from this master. Founder of the Frank Stamps Quartet, the first southern gospel group to sign with a major recording label, RCA Victor, and the first to have a gospel hit single with "Give the World a Smile". The Stamps Quartet has been honored with induction into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and the group has won both Grammy and Dove awards for best gospel group and best gospel album. Try again later. Frank worked as a pumper for Texaco for over 40 years and was actively involved in their union. Your guests, no matter what their age, will identify with these timeless classics performed well. The quartet underwent numerous personnel changes from its beginning in 1924 to the present, and in fact some other gospel groups used the Stamps name whether or not they actually had any direct affiliation with the original Stamps brothers. The Stamps Quartet has performed with Elvis The Concert - at such prestigious venues as the, Radio City Music Hall, New York City; Madison Square Garden, New York City; The Astrodome, Houston, Texas; The Silver Dome, Pontiac, Michigan. Stay up to date with Christian Music Archive via E-Mail! By 1980, J D himself was filling in with Hovie Lister and the Statesmen. He was honorably discharged in 1945. ). Most importantly, the One about whom you sang and to whom we give honor and glory. Photo slide show of 1961 Frank Stamps QuartetMusic: "I'm Rejoicing" 11/25/1929: Reapers be true: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: Sumner left the Blackwood Brothers Quartet and became the bass singer with the Stamps, creating what would be forever recognized as J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Sumner, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Web. Of course, no professional quartet since then has ever been without a piano. His theme song and motto, "Give the World A Smile," became as well known as The . Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? By that point, the group included Big John Hall, Jim Hill, and Mylon LeFevre. The name, Frank Stamps, in our world of music was like water to a thirsty man..was like food to a hungry man. https://www.tshaonline.org, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/stamps-quartet. 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. Bill Baize was soon singing tenor, and Ed Hill later came to the Stamps from the Prophets. Frank Stamps decided to narrow his attention to publishing songbooks around 1950. I tried to sing like him. "We will never hear his deep bass voice again; but, we know his work will never be forgotten. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Southern Gospel History, JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet (http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_Quartet), accessed June 25, 2011. Jimmy Blackwood went to work for J D in the Stamps at the same time. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The company also launched a number of groups with the Stamps name. The remaining members of the group, however, continued to record as the Stamps Quartet for a short time thereafter but soon changed the name to the Plainsmen Quartet. A few years later in the early 1960s, the quartet was reborn, again as an outreach of the publishing company. First Rebirth (1962) (2023). California Stamp Company. Following Presleys death, numerous personnel changes resulted in an overall decline in the groups popularity, despite performing at various Elvis tribute events and gospel concerts. There was an error deleting this problem. Working for the King (1971-1977) Terry Blackwood, Smiling Joe Roper, Jerry Redd, Big Jim Waits, and Roger McDuff were members of the new Stamps around 1962. One name is synonymous with the other. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. We want your guests to have a memorable experience, to enjoy the vibe you have created by hiring a live band. "Give The World A Smile" became the group's first major hit and later became their signature song. Former Lone Star Quartet lead and baritone Clarence Turbyfill joined to sing tenor. "He was the leader of the convention singing too. Send the Editors a message about this record. Established 1892. Weve updated the security on the site. (16 October 2011), http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_Quartet. Innovations from the creative mind of J.D. The Official Website of the Stamps Quartet (http://www.thestampsquartet.com), accessed August 26, 2015. J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet maintained a major force in the Gospel Music Industry for the past thirty three years, with such talented members (in alphabetical order) as; C. J. Almgren 1988-1995, Tim Baty 1968-1969, Bill Baize 1971-1976, Jimmy Blackwood 1965-1969, Billy Blackwood 1966-1969, Ronnie Booth 1976, Tony Brown 1965-1972, Pat Brown 1976, Nick Bruno 1972-1974, Gary Buck 1970-1971, Gary Buck Buckles 1976-1978, Duke Dumas 1966-1972, Ed Enoch 1969-1980 again 1991-1998, Big John Hall 1964-1965, Kenny Hicks 1970-1973, David Hildreth 1969-1970, Ed Hill 1975-1979 and 1988-1998, Jim Hill 1965-1968, Jerry Kelso 1995-1998, Richard Lee 1979, Mylon LeFevre 1963-1965 and 1966-1968, Ronnie Mabe 1974-1977, Roger McDuff 1964-1965, Roy McNeal 1968-1970, Jennifer OBrian 1979-1980, David Ponder 1980, Chuck Ramsey 1965, Linda Robinson 1972, Dave Roland 1974-1975, Milton Smith 1977, Sandra Steel 1978-1979, Larry Strickland 1976-1980, Rick Strickland 1994-1998, Richard Sterban 1970-1973, Donnie Sumner 1965-1974, Tommy Thompson 1990, Jack Tony 1988-1991, Jerry Trammel 1998-1991, Steve Warren 1988-1989 and 1991-1994, Ed Wideman 1973. Frank formed the V.O. They also participated in the county and state singing conventions and company-sponsored singing schools. They were already touring in their custom bus since 1962. "We are proud to have his lovely wife with us; and, you can rest assured that as long as there is a Stamps Quartet Music Company, Mrs. Sally Stamps will help guide the work. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: BVE-70693: 10-in. They set trends and helped broaden the scope of gospel music. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [In the early 1940's, the Blackwoods were known as "The Blackwood Brothers' Stamps Quartet.] Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. = Recordings were issued from this master. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Country Music Association's (CMA) Fan Fair 2004, Nashville, Tennessee. V. O. Stamps founded the V.O. This was partly due to their performance venues including; conventions, special events, fairs, Graceland/Elvis related performances, and traveling abroad. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. In 1924, he founded the Frank Stamps Quartet to represent a publishing company formed by his brother, V O Stamps. May God Bless You and Yours." Beginning in 1971 and lasting for over half a decade, the Stamps Quartet reached its greatest popularity as the main backup group for Elvis Presley until his death in 1977. In its illustrious history the Stamps Quartet has also backed such stars as Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson, Ricky Skaggs, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. At one point, he even sued his brother Frank for using a duplicate (or nearly duplicate) name. Failed to remove flower. Sorry! Frank Stamps, one of gospel music's foremost singers, recording artists, music publishers, broadcasters, masters of ceremony, and through the Stamps Quartet School of Music, educators. Records would show that in the time frame they were working both arenas, they had the opportunity to present gospel music to more audiences and a larger number of people than anyone had, before that time. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. This song is a bit unique in that when Brock completes his intro on piano, he continues playing a rhythm under the singers. After Sumners death, quartet member Ed Enoch officially trademarked the Stamps Quartet name in 2003. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. So, he certainly was a leader in Quartet Music. with Elvis-The Concert - performing, live, sold-out concerts in prestigious venues ( 2004): Forest National Arena, Brussels, Belgium; NEC Arena, Birmingham, England; Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England; Telewest Arena, Tyne, England; SECC, Glasgow, Scotland; Appollo Hammersmith, Hammersmith, London; Evening News Arena, Manchester, England; Winbleon Arena, London, England; Neil Blaisdell Center, Honolulu. The groups numerous appearances at festivals and on television have included a live televised performance at the Grand Ole Opry and in ElvisThe Concert. Formed originally in 1924, the Stamps name boasts the longest history of any quartet in gospel music industry. Information displayed on this page is courtesy of. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Frank Stamps (29484015)? MLA Style. Mister Frank, as he was affectionately called, traveled the length and breadth of the United States promoting gospel music, participating in gospel singings local, county, state, and on the national level. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: vocalist, bass vocal, songwriter : Victor: BVE-56592: 10-in. In 1948 they moved to WSPA radio Spartanburg, SC and dropped the "Stamps" name. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/stamps-quartet. Please reset your password. We're no strangers to performing. "As you know, we have lost the Leader, the Pusher, and the Father of Gospel Music. By this point, the Stamps publishing company operated by Frank's brother had merged with a company operated by J R Baxter to become Stamps Baxter Music . The quartet broke up in 1979, but by the late 1980s J. D. Sumner decided to revive the group. Two Stamps and A Baxter Chicago Style View a list of services offered by this vendor. No albums list this artist in credits. Signup today for our free newsletter, Especially Texan. That format also established another first for J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. In 1927, the Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor records, making them the first Southern Gospel quartet to sign on a major label. Try again later. I think when he spoke to me about it in Fort Worth that he knew it would not be long until this day would come. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The Stamps Quartet were back up vocalists for: The worlds greatest entertainer.Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country MusicTammy Wynette, Country Bluegrass Artist..Ricky Skaggs, Country Music ArtistBrenda Lee, Country Music ArtistJerry Lee Lewis, Country Music Artist.Willie Nelson, Pop ArtistLeslie Ughams, The Singing Governor of LouisianaJimmie Davis, ******************************************************************************, Ed Enoch - Owner Manager Lead Vocalist. In 1950 Frank Stamps decided to focus his attention solely on publishing songbooks. Frank Stamps, one of gospel musics foremost singers, recording artists, music publishers, broadcasters, masters of ceremony, and through the Stamps Quartet School of Music, educators. Having the opportunity of bringing southern gospel music to fans, that may have not had the exposure to gospel music, was huge. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet was the first quartet to add a band to the sound. It was this quality, uniqueness and expertise that won J.D. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Memphis, TN. Please try again later. I am sure the magazine will be filled with the things he stood for and with the great things he did; but, I know words at our disposal will not express how great he was. We need your support because we are a non-profit organization that relies upon contributions from our community in order to record and preserve the history of our state. This browser does not support getting your location. Stamps School of Music in 1924, and his brother Frank (born around 1890 in Gilmer, Texas) established the first Stamps Quartet around the same time. = Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters. During the final years of the group, they toured the United States and Europe, appearing at numerous Elvis tribute events in addition to headlining on the gospel concert circuit. The musicians in the Firefly Jazz Quartet have credentials, experience, talent, and professionalism. Stamps School of Music in 1924, and his brother Frank (born around 1890 in Gilmer, Texas) established the first Stamps Quartet around the same time. Gospel music pioneer, publisher. Try again later. The Stamps Quartet was special guests performing on various television shows: The Crook and Chase Show, the Ralph Emery Show, Nashville Now, The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN., and NBC Dateline News Special - 2002. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet. The year 2007, marks the 45th anniversary celebrating the legacy of J.D. 3 March 2023. Most notable was their launch into global stardom as the key backup group for Elvis Presley. In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. Sumner were implemented by his group. 3341 Hancock St. San Diego, CA 92110 (800)373-5614 In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. During their years with Elvis and as long as JD Sumner owned the group in the years that followed, they were typically billed as JD Sumner & The Stamps Quartet. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). Around 1962 the group reformed with members Terry Blackwood, Smiling Joe Roeper, Jerry Redd, Big Jim Waits, and Roger McDuff. Ed Enoch and members of the world-famous Stamps Quartet were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1997. Then in 1926, VO partnered with J R Baxter to form the Stamps Baxter Music And Printing Company. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet [1965-98], Golden Covenant [1998-2003], The Stamps Genres Southern Gospel, Vocal Group Share Tweet Follow 16 followers ADVERTISEMENT Discography 71 Credits 45 Filmography 1 Album Showing all (40) Issues Part of the deal also consisted of J D giving up his ownership of the Blackwood Brothers and James giving up his ownership of the Stamps. We have footsteps to follow. Friday, February 24 10 AM - 6 PM Saturday, February 25 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday, February 26 10 AM - 3 PM. 0 cemeteries found in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. This entry belongs to the following Handbook Special Projects: We are a community-supported, non-profit organization and we humbly ask for your support because the careful and accurate recording of our history has never been more important. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet. We have our own sound system, a BOSE L1, which sounds clear and lovely from anywhere in the room. Ed Enoch, owner manager lead singer - is continuing the legacy of the Stamps Quartet by receiving the official/legal trademark for the historical, Stamps Quartet name in 2003. Every dollar helps. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: BVE-56590: 10-in. Sumner went to the Stamps and John Hall came to the Blackwood Brothers. Home | Contact Us | Terms of Use | Accessibility, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316190, Male vocal quartet, with piano (takes 3 and 4), Male vocal solo, with male vocal accompaniment and piano, Male vocal quartet, with male vocal solo and piano. Contact Firefly Jazz Quartet from San Diego on The Bash. Verify and try again. Television specials: CBS NBC - TNN TBN - GMT - PBS. "Frank Stamps All Star Quartet." Stamps Name Multiplied Members of groups owned by the Stamps company were swapped around like modern sports stars, only more frequently. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) They were one of the first gospel groups chosen to entertain the troops and they traveled abroad on numerous occasions. (from Paul, Karen, & Katherine)The following letter of condolence, and "letter of intent", from J.D. The Stamps Quartet is a gospel quartet originally founded in 1924 in Dallas by Virgil Oliver Stamps. The remaining group members recorded as the Stamps for a few years, but ultimately changed the group name to the Plainsmen Quartet and parted ways with the publishing company. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. External links are provided for reference purposes. We will be on time and we will be pleasant, attentive, and easy to work with. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Group members were Palmer Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Dwight Brock, Odis Echols and Frank Stamps. business hours We can get the job done! As the 1970s rolled around, the Stamps saw a number of changes. He served in World War I, then attended the Vaughan School Of Music where he developed his skills as a bass singer. Donnie Sumner became the piano player in 1966 and then moved to the baritone slot when it opened up. V. O. Stamps founded the V.O. Virgil Stamps died in 1940, and with his death Frank took over the partnership with J. R. Baxter and allowed several groups to use the Stamps name in exchange for their selling of the Stamps-Baxter songbooks. Their office was headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Shaun Stalzer, Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. We are the Firefly Jazz Quartet and it is our mission to supply classy, hip, live music to all of San Diego County. Once his father-in-law, Rev. By that time V. O. Stamps had partnered with J. R. Baxter to form the Stamps-Baxter Music and Printing Company, which was instrumental in the development of the various Stamps Quartets over the years and also became one of the most successful printers of shape note hymnbooks in the United States. Frank Stamps is also pictured in the front. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 1-800-373-5614 In today, Out tommorow California Stamp Co. You can reach us during Monday - Friday has unbeatable prices. The STAMPS QUARTET is pictured on the inside of the front cover. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley (Garner) Stamps; and one son, Jack Stamps.The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday December 4 at Waldo Funeral Home. APA Style Sumner and the Stamps Quartet as one of the most successful groups gospel music had ever experienced. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Frank Howard Stamps I found on Findagrave.com. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Christian Music Archive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. No diva attitude in this band. Group members were Palmer Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Dwight Brock, . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. / "After Frank's brother, V.O. Retrieved, November 17, 2011 from http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_Quartet. Recent projects have included backup vocals for Alan Jacksons Precious Memories Volume II, recorded in 2013. But, we know Mr. Frank is in heaven and will be awaiting us. The Stamps-Baxter Quartet (sometimes called the Stamps-Baxter "Male" or "Men's" Quartet) was one of those groups. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Drag images here or select from your computer for Frank Howard Stamps memorial. May the grace of God be with you Mrs. Stamps. You can always change this later in your Account settings. He is a member of the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1997. Groups using various versions of the Stamps name were active until V Os death in 1940. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. Under Franks influence, the publishing company began to arrange deals with many popular quartets of the day to sell Stamps-Baxter songbooks. They also organized the Frank Stamps and His All Star Quartet, which was the first in a long line of gospel quartets to feature the name Stamps. Thanks for your help! He formed the Stamps Quartet Music Company. Texas Gospel Music Museum and Hall of Fame. Handbook of Texas Online, If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Copyright 2014 - 23 WALDO FUNERAL HOME. "As you know, the Blackwood Brothers were chosen by Mr. Frank to carry on his great work. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 11/25/1929: I'm on the right road now: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet . We have fun, upbeat arrangements of swinging hot tunes from the great American songbook era, 1920s - 1960s, and our band is comprised of professional and experienced musicians. It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Burl Strevel joined the quartet in 1947 to sing bass, and they moved over to WDBB radio in Burlington, NC. The Stamps Quartet was a Southern Gospel group from. woof woof !!!??? . Published by the Texas State Historical Association. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The Stamps Quartet was special guests performing on various television shows: The Crook and Chase Show, the Ralph Emery Show, Nashville Now, The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN., and NBC Dateline News Special - 2002 Numerous performances at state and county fairs - festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Hawaii, and International festivals. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Sumner appears in the May 1965 issue of Gospel Music Hi-Lites. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Our US based team of Account Specialists are here to help every step of the way. This partnership became the most successful publisher of shape note hymn books in the United States. 1-800-373-5614 In today, Out tommorow California Stamp Co. You can reach us during Monday - Friday has unbeatable prices. Gaither Homecoming Videos, Elvis He Touched Me Videos. "He started the quartet field of music as we know it today. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Try again later. No recordings issued from other masters. Truly the Lords ambassador whose heart and voice had wings. The song continues on the original recording, but this sample I have uploaded to YouTube ends after Brock's turn-around. Ed Enoch has performed internationally with The Stamps Quartet and. Gospel music would never be the same again. Resend Activation Email. Community EventReviewed on January 16, 2016From San Diego, CA. It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Past appearances include San Diego Wild Animal Park, LEGOLAND, SeaWorld, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego State University, University of San Diego, Admiral Kid Club, The Art Institute, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Visual Arts Network, Sushi Visual and Performing Arts, Balboa Theatre, Old Globe Theatre, Birch North Park Theatre, San Diego Repertory Theatre, Cygnet Theatre, San Diego Opera, Mainly Mozart, Orchestra Nova, Sacra/Profana, Full Measure Carolers, San Diego Wedding Singers, Robert Mondavi Vineyard in Napa Valley, House of the Future art benefit parties, The Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, Kinsella Library, La Jolla Country Club, Rancho Santa Fe Country Club, Del Mar Country Club, Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, U.S. Grant Hotel, The Westgate Hotel, Catamaran Hotel, Ritz Hotel in Laguna, and The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Stamps Quartet - Discography of American Historical Recordings Stamps Quartet Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1929 Roles Represented in DAHR: Vocal group See Also: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet = Recordings are available for online listening. When Dwight Brock (brother to Lena "Mom" Speer) joined the group at the piano, he was one of the first to introduce instrumental turnarounds between the verses. JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. "Frank Stamps All Star Quartet," accessed March 3, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316190. The group continued to perform, although only one of the current members, Enoch, owner and manager, remained from the quartets golden years with Elvis. 11/25/1929: I'm only here on a visit: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: vocalist, bass vocal : Victor: BVE-56593: 10-in. knew Elvis loved gospel music as much as he did. He formed the Stamps Quartet Music Company. Their opportunity and experience working with Elvis, established a platform enabling them to reach a broad section of the music fan as a whole, not just those who attended church on Sunday. Ed Enoch and The Stamps Quartet performances also include. With the success of the website and the continued support of his fans, the legacy of J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet lives on and is in good hands as long as we remember. Warren returned to sing tenor while Toney and Hill remained with the group during the name change. This is a portion of a song recorded by Frank Stamps \u0026 His All-Star Quartet in the late 1920s. (16 October 2011) Southern Gospel History. He said he had his eye on the boys and wanted us to join him in his work. The Stamps have received numerous Grammy and Dove awards for The Best Gospel Group, and The Best Gospel Album of The Year.. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet a coveted spot on the Elvis Presley show. V O Stamps also formed a quartet of his own. On most of the recordings from this era, he would stop at the end of his intro, and then play the partsthe same notes the singers were singing. The Stamps All Stars were promoted as the top group in the Stamps family, so any time a member would quit, the next best man was immediately moved into his place. He was a former deacon at the Second Baptist Church and Fellowship Baptist Church, both of Bridge City.He is survived by three daughters, Kathy Waldrip of Midlothian, Texas, Susan Meyer and her husband Fred of Sherman, and Janice Renee Stamps Anderson of Sherman; one son, David Earl Stamps and wife Elizabeth of Houston; nine grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one brother, Virgil Stamps and his wife Ann of Houston; two sisters-in-law, Avis Stamps of Timpson and Elizabeth Stamps of Round Rock, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Because of his great work we have a guide to go by. The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this entry. One of the last statements made by J. D. Sumner was that he hoped we would hear his music after he was gone. 2/15/1932: I want to hear him call my name: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: My words to express what Mr. Frank did and what he was to Gospel Music are inadequate. One did not have to say what he did or who he was. .more .more 97 Dislike Share Save Mister Elkin 4.26K. GREAT NEWS! Frank Howard Stamps was born in Upshur, Texas. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Oops, something didn't work. In Discography of American Historical Recordings. There was a problem getting your location. Rick Strickland later replaced Warren on tenor and Jerry Kelso became the pianist. Mr. Stamps, 87, passed away Sunday December 2 at Texoma Medical Center.Frank was born February 11, 1925 in Timpson, Texas to the late Fred and Amy (Stilley) Stamps. The Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor in 1927. Finally, the All Star designation was dropped and the group that had been the Stamps All Stars had come to be commonly known as The Stamps Quartet. In 1946, Sally says the attendance was over 1,100.