Ben Speer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Ben Speer

American singer

Date of Birth: 23-Jun-1930

Place of Birth: Double Springs, Alabama, United States

Date of Death: 06-Apr-2017

Profession: singer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About 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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