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Carlton C. Buck

1907 - 1999 Hymnal Number: 44 Author of "The Song of a Singing Heart" in Favorites Number 6 Carlton C. Buck served as the Pastor of the First Christian Church of Eugene, Oregon until 1960. Prior to this he held various pastorates in Christian Churches in Southern California, including a fourteen year pastorate in Fullerton from which he came to Eugene. A native of Salina, Kansas, he lived most of his adult life on the west coast. He received a Bachelor of Sacred Music Degree from the Los Angeles Bible Seminary, a Master of Arts and an honorary D.D. from San Gabriel College. He also worked at Whittier College and Chapman College. He is the author of three books, and of numerous sacred songs; and was a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. He is the author of the Hymn Society's "O Master Teacher, Teach us Now" in Fifteen New Christian Education Hymns, and "Bless Thou Our Christian Homes, O Lord" in Marriage and Family Life Hymns. --From, Ten New Hymns on the Ministry, 1966. Used by permission.

William A. Williams

1854 - 1938 Person Name: W. A. Williams Hymnal Number: 24 Composer of "[I entered once a home of care]" in Favorites Number 6

Harold H. DeCou

1932 - 2008 Person Name: Harold DeCou Hymnal Number: 66 Composer of "[Our Father in Heaven, we hallow Thy Name]" in Favorites Number 6 Peoria - Harold H. DeCou, 76, of Peoria died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at his residence. He was born Oct. 7, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Harold H. and Kathrine Holbrook DeCou. He married Rose N. Layman on June 25, 1955, in Brookfield, Ill. She survives. Also surviving are his four sons, Harold H. (Nancy) DeCou III of Apple Valley, Calif., Mark T. DeCou of Peoria, Jonathan (Shari) DeCou of Muskegon, Mich., and Perry A. (Suiann) DeCou of Ramona, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He attended Temple University in Philadelphia. He was a concert artist (piano and organ), composer, arranger and orchestrator for 58 years. He served as church organist at Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria from 1988 to 2001. He was a member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria. He is also an Honorary Fellow of Shenandoah Society Award. … Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. … Memorials may be made to Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Published in Peoria Journal Star on Dec. 27, 2008 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pjstar/obituary.aspx?n=harold-decou&pid=121874596#sthash.k7o3BCQY.dpuf

Gene Routh

Hymnal Number: 7 Author of "Speak to My Heart" in Favorites Number 6

Eugene Wright

Hymnal Number: 4 Composer of "[Pilgrims for Jesus in a low land of sin]" in Favorites Number 6

E. Edwin Young

1895 - 1995 Hymnal Number: 50 Composer of "[Christ, the Transforming Light]" in Favorites Number 6

A. P. Bland

Hymnal Number: 14 Composer of "[We read of a place that's called Heaven]" in Favorites Number 6

Chalvar A. Gabriel

Person Name: C. A. G. Hymnal Number: 26 Author of "In the Deep, Deep Sea" in Favorites Number 6

Gloria Roe

1935 - 2017 Person Name: G. R. Hymnal Number: 81 Author of "So Great Salvation" in Favorites Number 6 Gloria was a child prodigy in piano, playing at Carnegie Hall at age 11. She released multiple albums with Word Records for over 30 years. She played for the Billy Graham Crusades and performed for several U.S. Presidents. She ministered at Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches in northwest Arkansas. --Daniel Mahraun (from arkansasonline.com)