Breaking news on the passing of Ben Speer

[@ivyjohnson4039]

God bless the Speer Family for all the Glorious, Spirit filled Hymns they have brought to us over the years. Papa and Mama, Brock, and now Ben, has now gone home. Heaven is rejoicing as they come home one by one. The Speer Family Chain will once again be unbroken. Praise the Lord! What a Blessing to our hearts and lives. Glory to God! What an IncredibleFamily. They will all be missed immensely.

[@ElizaldeEdu]

Mary Tom died before Ben by 3 years. Everyone this entire family is incredibly touched, blessed and gifted. God Bless the Speers!

[@rachelabel6433]

So sorry to hear about Mr Ben Speer always enjoyed his music.

[@TerryHarpole-kp2rj]

I was very sorry to hear about his death. I enjoyed hearing him many times

[@ChristinaMiller-ff4vj]

WHEN I MET HIM AFTER THAT 2000 CONCERT, HE WAS VERY PERSONABLE, AND, HE TOOK TIME OUT TO ENCOURAGE A PERSON LIKE ME WHO HAS MULTIPLE DISABILITIES! WHAT A BLESSING HE WAS!

[@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx]

THE FIRST TIME I MET HIM IN PERSON WAS 23 YEARS AGO, AFTER A CONCERT THE HOMECOMING FRIENDS AND BILL AND GLORIA GAITHER HAD IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS! I WAS JUST ABOUT TO WALK AWAY WHEN HE TAPPED ME ON MY SHOULDER AND STARTED ENCOURAGING MY SINGING! I'LL NEVER FORGET HIM FOR THAT!

[@paulberry5565]

Rosa nell passed away 6 days ago. Thank you to the Speer family for over 60years or more of music, your all in heaven xxxx

[@j.l.callison1837]

Just now heard of Ben's passing. I knew he was well up in years, but what a blessing he has been to so many people.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Loved The Speer Family. They made several visits to Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene back in the 50s to the 70s. Miss all the Speers. Our loss Heavens gain.

[@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx]

BEN REALLY MADE EVERYONE FEEL WELCOME AT HIS TABLE AFTER ALL CONCERTS!

[@ChristinaMiller-ff4vj]

BEN WAS GENUINE AND GENTLE WITH ALL PEOPLE! THANK YOU, BEN!

[@ChristinaMiller-ff4vj]

WHEN I MET HIM IN LUBBOCK, HE WAS VERY ENCOURAGING TO ME, AND, I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT!

[@keithmuncy1670]

so sad that brother Ben has passed away. one of the greatest tenor singers and songwriters ever. rest in peace dear brother. looking forward to seeing you in heavens country.

[@ruthwhittaker5294]

This is a great loss to gospel music world.

[@stanleyhughes4786]

Ben Speer was not a tenor. He was a Lead Singer.

[@swaggartmusic7412]

Happy is he who is with the Lord. We will all miss Ben

[@kevinpaxton1577]

My prayers be with the Speer family has they keep singing there songs up in heaven with the Goodman's bless you all

[@udograu8990]

What a lovely singer!

[@TinasheMachimbidza]

powerful voice and lovely man

[@gakiohenry4944]

Great inspirational singer who uplifted my soul

[@tomodonoghue716]

So sad to hear of the passing of a legend Ben Speer , beautiful Gospel singer love his rendition of Beautiful Star of Bethlehem may God look after him in Heaven Rest in peace bro

[@berniceloadholt7456]

love the song what a meeting rip Ben

[@dwightpalmer2698]

Bernice Loadholt h

[@TheBasenjiman]

When this was made, he was correct in saying Rosa Nell was a survivor but incorrect in saying Mary Tom was a survivor. Rosa Nell passed away in May

[@ChristinaMiller-ff4vj]

IT BROKE MY HEART THE DAY I FOUND OUT HE HAD PASSED AWAY 😢.

[@kristabrewer9363]

Shows how much I keep up with the Gaither's anymore. I always thought Ben Speer was still alive til last week when I googled him

[@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx]

WHAT A SAINT THAT GOD USED TO CHANGE MY LIFE FOREVER!

[@maryannhitchcock6620]

So sorry to learn this

[@ChristinaMiller-ff4vj]

A BROKEN ANKLE INTRODUCED ME TO THE SOUND OF BEN LACY SPEER!

[@SinginSteven]

Mary Tom has passed as well Les. Rosa Nell is the only Speer child living with the passing of brother Ben.

[@paulberry5565]

Singin Steven Rosa nell passed 6 days ago buddy

[@TravisMSimpson]

He wrote that reply a month ago

[@mohaumafojane8628]

what?

[@richardforfar222]

I belive that Mary Tom Speer died nearly three years before Ben and Rosa Nell.

[@preachersdtr1]

Just now reading of Brother Ben Speer's crossing over. Sad news for all of us out here, but joyous for our brother through the blood of Jesus - healed and restored in the arms of God! "We Are Coming Home At Last" indeed! My thoughts and prayers, this morning, go out for all the families being devastated by the cruel effects of Alzheimer's. Please pray for the scientists who are working day & night to untangle the physical mysteries of a cure and/or prevention of this baffling thief of so many of the brightest, most creative and productive members of our communities, including our churches. The doctors and research scientists need our fervent prayers, when we pray for the Families and other Care-givers of Alzheimer's sufferers. The Holy Scriptures say, "The fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Alzheimer's has become epidemic - we must pray fervently, children of God! [Footnote: When my Mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, her Church dropped her like a hot potato, after her lifetime of devoted service, both as a Pastor's Wife and as a Pastor herself; as well as having often served as a Sunday School Teacher, and a term as a State Secretary of the Victory Leaders Band (the Church's young adults' Auxiliary) in her State of birth and that of her truly life-changing conversion at age 16. The last coherent (and deeply heart-felt) thing my Mother said to me, before Alzheimer's stole ordered thought and speech from her (this woman who also, after age 50, had completed LPN school, took her "State Boards" and received her license; then, continued with her education and became a licensed Nursing Home Administrator for no less than 10 nursing homes in Holmes County and Stark County, Ohio) was, "All I've ever wanted to be was a child of God." Well, she certainly was THAT; but, she died of Alzheimer's at age 85, virtually abandoned by her Church family. Please do not let such a shameful thing happen in your local church. Please! Those families need you, even tho' the Alzheimer's victim may no longer remember your name or how much they loved you - think instead of how precious you are to the family, for YOUR remembering their loved one and caring enough to patiently visit them for a few minutes or more (of course, you'll want to call first - life with an Alzheimer's patient can be somewhat unpredictable (: good days & some that are not so great). Ask them, the care giver(s), how you can help. You may be surprised by the little things that mean so much. God bless you all.]

[@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx]

I AM JUST SORRY I MISSED THE ENTIRE SPEER FAMILY WHEN THEY WERE ALL SINGING IN THEIR PRIME YEARS! WHAT AN ANOINTED FAMILY, WHO USED THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS TO GLORIFY GOD!

[@ChristinaMiller-ff4vj]

BEN WAS A REAL CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD! I MISS HIM SO MUCH!

[@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx]

AS OF JUNE, 2017, ALL OF THE ORIGINAL SPEER FAMILY WERE IN HEAVEN!

[@hamburgerdan1963]

april 7th, 2017 isnt a Tuesday????

[@gideons5265]

May his soul rest in internal peace

[@ChristinaMiller-ff4vj]

I HAD A BROKEN HEART THAT DAY WHEN I FOUND OUT HE HAD PASSED AWAY THAT DAY!😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥!

[@ChristinaMiller-ff4vj]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN!

[@sharonblack8169]

He was great!!!🕊🕊💗💗

[@ChristinaMiller-ff4vj]

BEN HAD A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SPIRIT AND PERSONALITY!

[@aliyahburnette8231]

Does anybody know how old he was?

[@carolynhalbert8769]

put his name in your browser and his info will be there almost always. Ask anything!

[@seamus1956]

Aliyah Burnette He was 86

[@jesseJames-yh2yi]

question if Ben was so big why is his teenage wife crying on Facebook she has no money unless he did not leave her a dime and the kids got it all

[@jordanlykins3636]

jesse James she is not a teenager

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

jesse James most men and women married again AFTER the lost of their original marriage do NOT leave much to their current wife. That was Ben's choice and his business.

[@kristabrewer9363]

um WHAT? LOOOOOL, I'm pretty sure Ben Speer wouldn't have married a teenager at his age lol