George Beverly Shea
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| George Beverly Shea | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 1, 1909 Winchester, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | April 16, 2013 (aged 104) Montreat, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Stroke |
| Nationality | Canadian-American |
| Alma mater | Annesley College, Houghton College |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Spouse | Erma L. Scharfe (m. 1934–1976, her death) Karlene Aceto (m. 1985–2013, his death) |
George Beverly "Bev" Shea (February 1, 1909 – April 16, 2013)[1] was a Canadian-American singer and songwriter of gospel music, and has written several hymns. He gained American citizenship in 1941. He worked with Billy Graham for a long time.