Luther G. Presley
| Birth | : | 6 Mar 1887 Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA |
| Death | : | 6 Dec 1974 Rose Bud, White County, Arkansas, USA |
| Burial | : | Holy Cross Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA |
| Coordinate | : | 35.3978004, -94.3685989 |
| Description | : | Gospel Singer/Songwriter. He wrote his first song, "Gladly Sing," when he was 17. He wrote the lyrics to the song 'When The Saints Go Marching In' and he wrote more than 1,000 hymns and gospel songs. Son of James Thomas & Nancy Brooks Presley; from 1930 until his death he was closely associated with the Stamps-Baxter Music Co. of Dallas and Chattanooga, not only composing hymns but establishing a corporate branch in Pangburn (White County, Arkansas); he thought his best work was "I'd Rather Have Jesus", which he was also proud of "God's Wonderful Book Divine", "Getting Ready to Leave... Read More |
frequently asked questions (FAQ):
-
Where is Luther G. Presley's memorial?
Luther G. Presley's memorial is located at: Holy Cross Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA.
-
When did Luther G. Presley death?
Luther G. Presley death on 6 Dec 1974 in Rose Bud, White County, Arkansas, USA
-
Where are the coordinates of the Luther G. Presley's memorial?
Latitude: 35.3978004
Longitude: -94.3685989
Family Members:
Parent
Spouse
Siblings
Children
Flowers:
Left by Anonymous on 07 Oct 2006
Remembering him through his writing of many Gospel Songs which live on
Left by Anonymous on 19 Feb 2007
Rest in peace, from the daughter of Sherman Oral Sooter and Dorothy Catrett.
Left by Anonymous on 15 Nov 2012
Left by Anonymous on 17 Oct 2013
Mr. Presley has a page on the website EncyclopediaofArkansas.net. There is a lot more information on there about Luther G. Presley.
Left by Anonymous on 01 Mar 2014
Left by Anonymous on 16 Mar 2014
Left by Anonymous on 06 May 2018
Left by Anonymous on 19 Feb 2019
Left by Anonymous on 27 Dec 2019
Left by Anonymous on 16 Apr 2020
Nearby Cemetories:
1. Holy Cross Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3978004, -94.3685989
2. Rose Lawn Park Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3917007, -94.3700027
3. RoseLawn Park Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3917000, -94.3700000
4. Washington Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4095980, -94.3713360
5. Forest Park Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4261017, -94.3719025
6. Saint Scholastica Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3700890, -94.3842790
7. Nolon Springs Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4291992, -94.3843994
8. Oak Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3694000, -94.4017029
9. First United Methodist Church Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3834560, -94.4150440
10. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3849900, -94.4182700
11. Immaculate Conception Catholic Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3828960, -94.4184930
12. Goddard United Methodistb Church Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3720830, -94.4129730
13. Christ the King Catholic Church Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3641970, -94.4045960
14. Calvary Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3764000, -94.4167023
15. Saint John Episcopal Church Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3895490, -94.4234350
16. Jewish Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3757000, -94.4176000
17. Fairview Cemetery
Van Buren, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4411011, -94.3503036
18. Saint Bartholomew Episcopal Church Garden
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3571380, -94.3945150
19. Crown Hill Cemetery
Van Buren, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4337910, -94.3329620
20. Fort Smith National Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3838997, -94.4291992
21. Trinity Columbarium
Van Buren, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4484650, -94.3496980
22. Gracelawn Cemetery
Van Buren, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4462500, -94.3268500
23. Falconer Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3374810, -94.3939300
24. Gill Cemetery
Van Buren, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4353676, -94.3029861