Ben Speer
Ben Lacy Speer (June 26, 1930 – April 7, 2017) was a singer, musician, music publisher, and record company executive. He sang for The Speer Family for most of his career. Speer later became the music director of the Gaither Homecoming programs. He was born in Double Springs, Alabama, the youngest child of Lena and G.T. Speer (affectionately known as "Mom" and "Dad" Speer to most people in Southern gospel music), who originally led the group, with Speer's siblings Brock Speer, Mary Tom Speer, and Rosa Nell Speer also participating. He died on April 7, 2017 after suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.
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Ben Speer
Ben Lacy Speer (June 26, 1930 – April 7, 2017) was a singer, musician, music publisher, and record company executive. He sang for The Speer Family for most of his career. Speer later became the music director of the Gaither Homecoming programs. He was born in Double Springs, Alabama, the youngest child of Lena and G.T. Speer (affectionately known as "Mom" and "Dad" Speer to most people in Southern gospel music), who originally led the group, with Speer's siblings Brock Speer, Mary Tom Speer, and Rosa Nell Speer also participating. He died on April 7, 2017 after suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.
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1930-06-26
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Double Springs, AL
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Darin Speer
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Lisa Speer Mena Harris
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Stephen Speer
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2017-04-07
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Nashville, TN
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Ben Lacy Speer
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Southern Gospel Singer, Producer, Music Director
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G.T. and Lena Speer
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Woodlawn Cemetery, Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN
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Mildred Aline Bradley Speer,
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Rebekah Long
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