BORN

1924

DIED

2013

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Gordon Stoker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 27, 2013.

Hugh Gordon Stoker died at his home in Brentwood, TN March 27, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by his father and mother H.A. and Willie Lee Stoker, brothers, Arnice and Wayne, and his sister Imogene Beasley. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Emma Jean (Wilkerson) Stoker; sons Alan, Brent (Jeanne), daughter Venita; five grandchildren; Emily (Sean) McCabe, Gordon, Will, Caroline and Graham; and great-grandson Sean Shaver. Born in Gleason TN, August 3, 1924, Gordon showed a talent for music and singing early in life. He began playing piano publicly at the age of eight for West Tennessee's Tumbling Creek Baptist Church. By age 12, "Hugh Gordon" was well-known playing in and around Weakley County, TN and performing with the Clement Trio on WTJS in Jackson, TN. He was recruited after graduating from Gleason High School to join Nashville's John Daniel Quartet. Performing with them on WSM's Grand Ole Opry, he became one of the Opry's youngest performers at age 15. He was drafted in 1943 and served his country during World War II in the US Air Force. Rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant, he was stationed in Australia and the Philippines, serving as a teletype operator. After three years in the military, he moved to Shawnee, OK to attend Oklahoma Baptist University. While there, he studied psychology, music and voice, and sang in the Bison Glee Club. Longing to return to the bright lights of Nashville, he enrolled at George Peabody College in 1948, rejoining the Daniel Quartet, who by that time had moved to WLAC radio. In 1949, while attending a church singing in Nashville, he was introduced to Jean Wilkerson of the local east Nashville family singing group, the Wilkerson Trio. Gordon and Jean were married in September of 1951. In 1950, he auditioned for and won the piano-playing job for the popular vocal quartet, the Jordanaires. He started singing first tenor with them in late 1951 after a sudden illness in the group. He soon assumed the additional roles of group leader/manager. The Jordanaires recorded for Capitol Records in the early 1950s and soon started providing background vocals on recordings for solo performers. Performing with the Jordanaires for over 60 years, he performed on stage, radio, television, and movies. The quartet provided background vocals on recordings with the biggest names in music. The quartet is perhaps best-known for the background vocals they provided for over 200 Elvis Presley recordings. Their work with Elvis includes appearances in three of his films, "Loving You," "King Creole" and "GI Blues," and television appearances with him on The Milton Berle Show, The Steve Allen Show, all three legendary Ed Sullivan Show telecasts and the Frank Sinatra Timex Show "Welcome Home Elvis." Gordon was most proud of two of his several duets with Elvis: the hit singles "All Shook Up" and "Good Luck Charm." In addition to Elvis Presley, the list of hit recordings the Jordanaires' vocals grace is lengthy. They are heard on the biggest hits of Patsy Cline, Ricky Nelson, Jim Reeves, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Dottie West, Johnny Cash, Sonny James, Don Gibson, Red Foley, Conway Twitty, Kenny Rogers, Charley Pride, Tanya Tucker and countless others. Highlights of their career were the many Thanksgiving night performances at Carnegie Hall with Don McLean. The Jordanaires have been heard on an estimated eight billion records sold, including Grammy winning recordings in six consecutive decades, starting in 1959 with "The Battle Of New Orleans" by Johnny Horton to "Lost Highway" by Willie Nelson and Ray Price in 2007. In addition, the quartet is heard on four recordings selected for the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress: "Crazy" by Patsy Cline, "Coal Miner's Daughter" by Loretta Lynn, "Stand By Your Man" by Tammy Wynette and "He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones. As a member of the Jordanaires, he helped raise money to build the USS Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, performing in a benefit concert as part of the Elvis Presley Show. He was a long-time member of the American Federation of Musicians Local 257, joining in 1942. He was also responsible for starting the Nashville chapter of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (now AFTRA/SAG), and served as chapter president in 1974/75. He was awarded AFTRA's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. Gordon was also awarded the State of Tennessee's Outstanding Achievement Award in 1996, the Profile in Excellence Award from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1996 and was named a Tennessee Ambassador of Goodwill in 1997. In addition, he served on the Board of Trustees at Nashville's Baptist Hospital and Belmont College (now Belmont University), as well as Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. As a piano player, Gordon Stoker is a member of the Southern Gospel Piano Roll of Honor. With the Jordanaires, he is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Southern Legends Entertainment and Performing Arts Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. He believed in Jesus Christ as his savior. Gordon and Jean were long time members of Woodmont Baptist Church and most recently attended Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, until his health interfered. They owned a home in Daytona Beach Shores, FL for many years and spent numerous happy times there with family. Gordon has friends and fans worldwide. He found much happiness working outside, digging and planting in his garden and taking care of his goldfish pond. His sense of humor, laugh, tender- heartedness and love of family will always be remembered. Visitation will be the evening of Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29 from Six O'clock until Eight O'clock at Woodlawn Roesch Patton Funeral Home, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37214. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 30 at 2:00pm at Christ Presbyterian Church, 2323 Old Hickory Blvd in Nashville, 37215. Visitation one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alive Hospice of Nashville in his memory.
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October 29, 2022

Josip Percini´c

Jordanaires, Gordon Stoker, all from Jordanaires no words enough for explain his stamps in song.. So beautiful, recognized, over whole world. With Elvis, or eny musicians.. Never meet him, but now when the world is in the button, just push and came to enyone, I meet on this Way Mr. Ray Walker, Gordon sons Alan.. Always wished even virtualy speak with him but now.. I believe, yes he was wonderful man.. Truly blessed. Thank You Gordon, Thank You God, Yhank You Ray, Alan.. And thank you all Jordanaires.. God bless you

April 11, 2018

Debra Frazier

Sorry for the loss of a wonderful person and such a great talent. You made many hearts sing

August 2, 2017

Stephanie Connolly

What a nice person he was had the pleasure of meeting him at the gold coast hotel in las vegas many years ago he would have a chat with me at the pool side to all his family sorry for your sad loss what a great performer r.I.p

May 19, 2017

Nazarene Mckinney

Loved Kentucky Rain and Can't Help Falling In love With You! Thanks for the lovely vocals!

November 12, 2016

Valenda Newell

January 2, 2014

brian sidwell

I am from the 60's and listened to Elvis and Ricky then and now, on my old but very good condition hi fi. I still play some of their tunes at weddings where my son and I do mobile disco's. Naturally the Jordanaires completed the production of their hits. I treasure a cassette with the Jordanaires backing Ricky just before he passed away. We have lost another character, but heaven must be singing with joy.
Brian Sidwell from Zimbabwe

August 6, 2013

Marna Brantley

I had the honor and pleasure of meeting The Jordanaires in Virginia Beach in June of 2000. I had the joy of getting a picture of them and was saddened to learn of Gordon's passing* May he rest in peace right beside Elvis* The group will never be the same without him. Always a fan. Marna Brantley

Posted by Marna Brantley

July 11, 2013

aidan HEGGARTY

so sorry to hear of gordon passing away , we were fans of his singing from 7 old our deepest sympathy to his family n friends from irish rocknroll fans the heggarty twins /

May 6, 2013

Bruce Holland

I can't help but feel that Elvis and Ricky are waiting to greet Gordon with open arms. What a nice,down to earth man. I had the honor of spending a few days Gordon in 94 in North Hollywood at the Beverly Garden hotel.I loved his stories and he kept me laughing. I'll always cherish the memories. My heart goes out to the family, the Jordanaires and all who thought the world of him as I do.

April 17, 2013

Larry Kelley

It was with great sorrow that we heard of Gordon's passing! He was always kind to my family and I and we so enjoyed working with him and the Jordanaires on stage and in the recording studio. He was blessed with his experiences in life in the music business and blessed with his wife, Jean and family. May God bless his soul as our prayers go out to his family and friends.

April 5, 2013

arthur cromer

Thank you Gordon for helping this world a better place with your music God Bless you

April 3, 2013

Garry Wesley

Our deepest sympathy, love and healing prayers for the Stoker Family and The Jordanaires.
It was our biggest honor to work with the Jordanaires and Gordon. It was a bigger honor to have come to know him on a personal note. He shared beautiful stories of his music career and we loved his humor and laughter as well. We will miss him so dearly and always hold him close in our hearts.
Garry & Elaine Wesley

Posted by Garry Wesley

April 3, 2013

To the surviving family members: may the peace of God be with you during this time. Romans 15:33.

April 3, 2013

James Rockwell

To the family of Mr.Stoker. May God hold you in the palm of his hand at this difficult time.

April 3, 2013

Lin Ross'Wertsbaugh

Gorden you will be missed. Heaven now has another beautiful person and voice. Thank you for gracing us all these years. Lin Wertsbaugh

Posted by Lin Ross'Wertsbaugh

April 3, 2013

Deborah Hamilton

Gordon Stoker will be sadly missed by many Canadians. My Blessing are sent to his family and loved ones. Deborah Hamilton Oshawa Ontario Canada

April 3, 2013

am sorry to hear gorden has passed away, i remember watching him with the jordannaires and loved to hear him sing, his voice was so sweet and soft sounding, he will be missed by all who knew him and loved him, i am a kentucky fan and i know he will be missed by me,so i am praying for his family and all who knew him, god bless all who are hurting.

April 2, 2013

Cheryl and Steve Ross

Remember Gordon so well and he will be sadly missed. So glad I got to visit a bit with him in Memphis after the show at the Cannon Center. This picture was taken that night by me. Prayers for you Jean and your family.

Posted by Cheryl and Steve Ross

April 1, 2013

Ryan Beesley

I have such fond memories of Gordon and the time I spent with his family growing up; annual trips to Nashville and South Daytona. Frequently I'll be out on the town with my friends and I'll hear a song of his; I beam with pride as I explain to my friends that this is my great uncle. It can never be measured how many lives he has touched. Such a gentle and kind heart, he will be missed.

April 1, 2013

Dan McDermott

What a voice. I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Stoker's passing. I bet he is singing How Great Thou Art with Elvis right now. RIP

April 1, 2013

Linda Jorden

Those wre good ole times...you will missed a lot.

April 1, 2013

Boston Jim

John Lennon once said;"before Elvis, there was nothing", what he meant to say;"before Elvis & Gordon Stoker & the Jordanaires,there was nothing". God Speed, you have left us with great "memories".

April 1, 2013

I was sorry to hear about this death and hope that the family is doing well. He was a good fellow. Billy Davis (Nashville, TN)

April 1, 2013

Jenny Burton

Mr.Stoker was a wonderful and giving human being. I pray that his family finds peace during their loss. He is in heaven with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He is once again singing those beautiful hymns with Elvis.

April 1, 2013

My condolences during this most diffcult time. May comfort from the Bible give this family peace.B.Meill NO

March 31, 2013

Gloria Martinez

Thankful for his talent Rest In Peace

March 31, 2013

To the Stoker family and friends, may the God of comfort watch over and strengthen you all as you grieve for Gordon. My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to you all.

-S.Scott, Tucker, GA

March 31, 2013

This is to sad to have happend to the stoker family another good one ghone from earth to go to heaven he is an angle looking down on all of you he is still hear in our harts and minds he will always be there for all of u god bless the stoker family he left so much to remember him buy his voice a legend and one of the greatest person there is rip gordon you will be missed but not forgotten tcb ltc

March 31, 2013

Mike Seeger

Rest In Peace Mr. Stoker.
Thanks for all of beautiful hour in memory to Elvis.

Posted by Mike Seeger

March 30, 2013

Tere Clark

Great music is certainly being made in Heaven as Gordon joins Elvis ... This world is a better place because Gordon was here. R.I.P.

Posted by Tere Clark

March 30, 2013

TO THE FAMILY, DURING THIS VERY SAD TIME PLEASE CONTINUE TO LEAN ON "THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT" 2ND COR.1 3-4.

March 30, 2013

Buzz Cason

We were all blessed by Gordon's life and love for all he encountered.. His service today was a Gospel-filled celebration with his music and a touching and humorous eulogy from his son Brent. A life well lived. A hero to many of us aspiring singers of the late fifties and beyond. Sympathy and love to the family and thanks to Gordon for entertaining and inspiring us with his gifted and beautiful voice!

March 30, 2013

Mike VanBuren

Mr. Stoker seemed like a gracias and humble man the day we interviewed him for our upcoming video documentary on The Glaser Brothers. He extended great hospitality to us at his home and later followed up with a nice note on Jordanaires stationery. It is an honor to have met him.

March 30, 2013

may God in Heaven bless,and be kind to the Stoker family.Happy are they that mourn,since they will be comforted...matt.5:4...mb

March 30, 2013

Jody Pennington

God Bless

March 30, 2013

Helen Brown

A lovely, gentle man who has contributed so much to popular music. Thank you so much for your friendship with Elvis and his fans. It was always a pleasure to meet you and see you around in Memphis.

March 30, 2013

Loretta Prior

God Bless the Stoker family for the great singer,now he is back singing with Elvis and many others gone on before.

March 30, 2013

Bobby,Phyllis,and Jane Newman

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stoker family at the loss of their loved one.The Newman Family of Florida

March 30, 2013

Ann Ellington-Wagner

My heart is saddened to learn of Gordon's passing. He was such a gentle person with a talent as big as the universe. To the Stoker Family, you are in my heart and prayers. Gordon is now singing with the Choir of Angels.

March 30, 2013

R.O.P.E. c/o Leslie Elliott

To the Stoker Family,
We extend our sympathies and prayers to you. Gordon was a vital part of our music industry and will be sorely missed.
All his many friends in
R.O.P.E. (Reunion of Professional Entertainers)

March 30, 2013

Leslie and Ron Elliott

We sure will miss you and thanks for all the music you gave us through the years. It was a pleasure knowing you and having you sing on our gospel album. Our prayers are with your family and may you rest in peace.
Kindest regards,
Leslie and Ron Elliott

March 30, 2013

No doubt he had a great voice such a beautiful gift from God. May the family have strength and comfort from God. Soon he will make it possible to see our love ones again

March 30, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

March 30, 2013

Tracy Boerke

May You Rest In Peace.

March 30, 2013

Sean McGeeney

Thoughts and prayers from Ireland. As a musician, it was such an honour to meet one of my vocal heroes back in the early '90's. A pure sweet, funny and gentle man. I know he's looking down watching over you all. God bless you all

March 30, 2013

Janie

That was when music was good. The Stoker family is on my prayers. May the God of all comfort be with your family at this difficult time.

March 30, 2013

Billy Clements

RIP Mr Stoker, It was a honor to have met you.

March 29, 2013

Richard H Brown

What a privledge to have known Gordon. He was a giant in the music world having come from humble beginnings, and always grounded even with such great success. He listened many time to my playing at church and would always come down after the service and say very kind unsoliciated comments. He always had an ear for music and regardless of what was going on, he was in tune with the note being played. He gave complete respect to others playing and how gratifying to hear kind uplifing words from someone who had done it all. We had many converstations about music, but he never turned the spotlight on himself, it was always where have you been and what have you done. Thats what great legacy's are made of. The music world has lost a giant behind the scene but very much front and center. My prayers go to the family who will grieve for his loss here with us on Earth, but rejoice in his commitment to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ who was always front and center in his life.

March 29, 2013

Pauline Cantrell

To the Stoker family I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew Mr Gordon for a short time but he will be missed. To the family hold your heads up high because Mr Gordon was a great man and he is in a better place.

March 29, 2013

Zafar Sadiq

Heart felt sympathies for Gordon's family. At a time like this nothing seems to heal the pain you all are facing.

March 29, 2013

It was an honor to know Gordon who was a great neighbor and gentleman. We will always remember the wonderful talks and visits in his sunroom and on our patio! Gordon will be greatly missed.
Dawn and Bill

March 29, 2013

R.L. Harrison

To the Stoker Family: I am terribly sorry for your loss. The Jordanaires quartet was a prime example of the most significant contributors to American music history. I am thankful for Gordon's God-given talent, shared with the world for more than 60 years. One would be hard-pressed to locate a recording made in Nashville, between 1955 and 1980 on which one couldn't hear the voice of Hugh Gordon Stoker. I am grateful that the Jordanaires (or as Elvis sometimes called them, "The Gordonaires") were in the vanguard of bringing four-part harmony to popular music, and were center-stage in creating the great Nashville Sound.
I am thankful to God for Gordon's legacy. And may the Lord grant each of you peace and comfort at this difficult time.

March 29, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Everyone grieve the loss of their loved one to death. We could not but be deeply saddened by their passing away. God promised this will be a thing of the past. Please look up what he will do with death found at 1 Corinthian15:26 and Jesus promise regarding our loved ones we lost in death found at John 21, 28, 29. May this knowledge help you endure trying times.

March 29, 2013

Linda Sukla

My sincere condolences to the Stoker family. I met Mr. Stoker only a few times in Memphis. He was always so gracious and a great gentleman.

March 29, 2013

Tom and Jan Heichel

We consider it a great honor to have known Gordon and to have worked with him and The Jordanaires several times over the years. He was a true gentleman and friend in every sense of the word. Rest in peace Gordon, the world will miss you.
Tom and Jan Heichel (Westerville, Ohio)

March 29, 2013

Charles A

Forgot to add the candle to my post
Candles ans prayers will be lit for Gordon and family on Easter at mass

March 29, 2013

Charles A

To the Stoker Family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss of a great gentleman...having lost my mom just six months ago I know
The grief you all feel...when I heard the news of Gordon's passing on Elvis Radio the first thing I thought of, was my mom welcoming him home and the great concert that would take place in heaven that night! My thoughts and prayers are with you! May God bless you all and RIP Mr Gordon Stoker

March 29, 2013

Diana Gilfilen

Brent and Jeanne,
Tim and I are so sorry to hear of Mr. Stoker's passing. We are praying for you and the kids. Your dad was larger than life and we know that he will be deeply missed.

March 29, 2013

Deborah Sclafani

Mr Stoker, You will be missed so much. I hardly know you but have heard your wonderful voice in the background of Elvis Presley's music and your voice was so awesome. May God Bless your family and find comfort for them thru the difficult days ahead without you. I will continue to pray for your family. May you R.I.P. in heaven with ELVIS. Deborah Sclafani(New Orleans, La. a great fan of yours)

March 29, 2013

Rick Uselton

Our thoughts and prayers with
The family at this time of the loss of great and loving and kind family man. It was a blessing to have known him.
Rick and Janelle Uselton

March 29, 2013

Earl Peanutt Montgomery

Thanks Gordon for all your backup singing you guys did for me over the years.You all are the best.May God bless your family.

March 29, 2013

ann

Gordon. Rip you will be missed

March 29, 2013

Anna hendon

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of grief.

March 29, 2013

Larry Cole

I miss you already dear friend. Thank you for your countless contributions to the music we all love, and most of all, for the treasured memories. You live on forever in our hearts and every time we hear your unmistakable voice on the radio. My life is richer having known you. God bless and keep you Gordon Stoker.

March 29, 2013

gerald pendleton

Sorry to here that he passed away we Will pray for the family and friends. Rest in peace

March 28, 2013

Mary Baker

Brent,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

March 28, 2013

patrick kelly

To The family of Gordon Stoker,
Our prayers are with you
Patrick & Denise

Posted by patrick kelly

March 28, 2013

Doug Land

Gordon's contributions to the world's best music will always be remembered. Rest In Peace.

Posted by Doug Land

March 28, 2013

Mike Presley

RIP Gordon, Thank you for the great music you created in your life-time with us. We all love you and miss you already.

March 28, 2013

well god has a beautiful soul and now Elvis and Gordon can sing togsther again ... May Gods peace be with his faminy

March 28, 2013

To you and yours, "Thank You Very Much" we will always have an awesome sounding " building ". Charlie Babin metro New Orleans,LA.

March 28, 2013

Jack Barger

My sincere sympathy to Jean and family. My memories of Gordon go back 25 or more years to a meeting I had with them in their Daytonas Beach Shores Condominium. I was privileged to engage Gordon in a real estate transaction while he was a principal in Dunes Marketing, at the time, I was totally unaware of his celebrity status, or his conection with the Jordanaires, Elvis, and others. What a pleasant surprise to find this out, right from the man himself. What a nice visit, a great business transaction, and what a nice man. I shall always cherish your memory and our business dealings. FYI, yes, Jean, I still have some of the unit weeks at Sandy Shores, although it has been gone since 2004. Rest in Peace, Gordon.

March 28, 2013

Susan Hannah

I always enjoy hearing all of them singing with the Great Elvis in many of the song they all sung together

March 28, 2013

Patricia Presley

May the light continue to shine in Heaven for Gordon Stoker--a very nice and talented gentleman whom I had the opportunity to meet, and photograph several times through the years during my photography career. May God Bless His Family during this difficult time!
Patricia Presley
Photographer

March 28, 2013

Henry Golis

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of my friend Gordon Stoker. It was an honor knowing and working with him on my recordings over the years. He and his family will be in my prayers. R.I.P. Mr. Gordon

March 28, 2013

Britt Gilmore

R.I.P. my friend...

Britt Gilmore
The Rangers

Posted by Britt Gilmore

March 28, 2013

Patrick Recob

I always enjoyed hearing Gordon sing and always enjoyed his interviews. His falsetto ending of PEACE IN THE VALLEY on Ed Sullivan always made me smile as he caught Elvis off guard! Although I never met him face to face, he had a significant place in the soundtrack of my life. Much love to the Stoker family. A fan from Kansas City.

March 28, 2013

Grace

Thank you for the music. Rest easy.

March 28, 2013

Bobby Gartside

Posted by Bobby Gartside

March 28, 2013

Bobby Gartside

Sad to hear of his passing, but the Gospel is being sung in the presence of Christ now ! John 14:6 !

March 28, 2013

Nelson Badeaux

Rest in peace and sing again with Elvis

March 28, 2013

mary tayor

I loved you all"s music. "Go rest high on that mountain. You and elvis are together again making beautiful music.

March 28, 2013

Wonderful singer we have all enjoyed so much over the years. Condolences to family.

March 28, 2013

Bernice & David Taylor

We had Meet Gordon several times when shooting Photo's with Mike Albert and also meet him many times in Memphis. He was so Very Sweet. We to will miss him!! R.I.P.

Posted by Bernice & David Taylor

March 28, 2013

Linda Woods

Rest In Peace Mr. Stoker. You will be missed. My Thoughts & Prayers are with his family.

March 28, 2013

Joe Searles

I was fortunate to have the Jordanaires with Gordon Stoker, sing behind me on one song, when they came to Virginia Beach for the once annual Elvis Festival, with the Jerry Presley Band and DJ Fontana on drums. Rest in peace my friend. Joe Searles

Posted by Joe Searles

March 28, 2013

Anne Archer

I came to Nashville right out of HS in 1957' Was reared up on a farm West of Nashville; in a familyof "Hillbillies" who played & sang Country & Gospel & listened to the GOO. At Business School I made friends w/ a girl from East TN. and she and I immediately became like sisters. Neither of us had much money, so we began to attent teh "Friday night Frolics" and the GOO a lot. We met the Jordaniars and both had already admired them; We soon realized that they did not have a Fan Club so we Immediately organized one. Not long after we had begun the Fan Club Elvis began having this group sing backup for him. They had sung back up for MANY other singers before; but most folks only remember that they sang w/ Elvis. The Jordanieres were in at least one of Elvis' first movies. And shortly after J D Sumptner and his group stopped doing back-up for Elvis. The Jordanieres began doing all of his back up work. There were still Many other singers whom they did back up for.
Not only were this group GREAT singers; but they never got into trouble or had bad publicity. They were all fine Gentlemen. A couple of years after we Met the guys; the one who sang bass left the group and they hired Ray Walker. All of my family knew who Ray Walker was and was very Happy for him to be working w/this Group.
Gordon Stoker was one of the most upstanding Christian Men that I have ever Met..and although I haven't seen him in MANY years; I am saddened by his death. I send prayers and condolences to his entire family and to all of his MANY admirers. And to whomever it is that believes that is a photo of Ray Walker is just mistaken! Ray Walker has a much longer face than Gordon. I think this is a photo of Gordon which was made when he was very young.
My prayers and sympathy go out to Gordon's family and those Co-peformers who are still with us.
A W Archer

March 28, 2013

Jean and family. I am sorry to learn of Gordon's death. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers. May you have strength and comfort in the days ahead. You have many wonderful memories to cherish.

Linda Romer (Judy Nutter's sister)

March 28, 2013

Barbara Kraus

Rest in Peace. You were an essential part of Elvis' music and life.

March 28, 2013

Judy Nutter

This sweet man was my neighbor in Nashville. I love him and his wife Jean like family. What a funny, kind and gentle man. Thanks for being my Nashville guide for the time I was there. Without you, I would never have gone behind the scenes of the Nashville music scene or met "famous folks". My two fondest memories are going out to dinner with you and Jean and driving around to see all of the "tacky Christmas decorations" and coming home from work one day to find you planting trees in my yard because you ran out of room in yours! Godspeed to you my sweet friend and thank you for such fun memories I will always treasure.

March 28, 2013

Gary McKinney

My sincere condolences to the family, and to my dear friend, Alan.

March 28, 2013

Barbara

Rip- You time here on earth brought great enjoyment to so many-Say Hi to Elvis and the rest of the boys-We will be listening to you in the heavens-

March 28, 2013

francesca vee

May the good lord take you in his arms and lead you to your new home. Rest In Peace and thank you for years of entertaining. You will never be forgotten

Posted by francesca vee

March 28, 2013

Delbert "Dellie Goose" Hutchinson

The Jordinaires Sang With Elvis RIP Mr.Gordon Stoker Join Elvis

March 28, 2013

Met Mr.Gordon in Baltimore years ago. Say Hi to the boys up there for me !

March 28, 2013

Pat

Will miss the great times had by all during Elvis week memorials, your visits to the north country. Your wonderful voice will no reunited with others that loved you. I shall cherish the memory of visiting with you and Jean in your wonderful home. RIP Gordon

March 28, 2013

RIP your playing with all the greats once again.

March 28, 2013

RIP Gordon

March 28, 2013

JoAnn Plaxcp

R.I.P Mr. Gordon stoker, we do miss you already but you are there now to sing with the rest of the Angels! Praying for the family.

March 28, 2013

Milford Smith

Gordon, along with Bill & Monty Matthews & Culey Holt performed at my dad's church in 1954, & later came into our home to visit and sing. It was a wonderful night to remember. What a gentle, humble & warm person was Gordon.

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