The Malaco Music Group regrets to announce the passing of Major Roberson, an original member of the legendary Quartet group, The Pilgrim Jubilees.
Major Roberson was born to this world on June 11, 1925 in Gunnison, MS and went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 1, 2010, 11:00 PM at his home in Chicago, IL.
Major Roberson was not only a singer, but an accomplished songwriter having written several songs for the famed group. His most notable songs were “The Old Ship Of Zion”, “The Doors Of The Church Are Open”, “Church Song”, “Don’t Let Me Drift Away”, “Exit 100”, “He Brought Joy To My Soul”, “Me My God And I”, & “Testify For Jesus.”
Major Roberson is survived by his wife Hattie Roberson, several children, a host of grand children and great grand children.
Arrangements have been scheduled as follows:
Friday, March 12, 2010 – 7:00 P.M.
“A Musical Tribute”
Gatling Chapel Annex
10133 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, Il 60628
773-881-4111
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Home going Celebration
Visitation: 10-11 AM- Funeral 11-12Noon
Greater White Stone MBC
3819 W. Ogden Ave.
Chicago, Il.60623
773-762-4113
For more information, to send flowers or cards of condolences, please contact:
Gatling’s Chapel
10133 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, Il. 60628
773-881-4111 Phone
773-881-3925 Fax
Or Val Grant 708-841-3319
For more information on the history of The Pilgrim Jubilees, please feel free to visit www.malaco.com
3 comments:
Our condolences goes out the Roberson family and the Pilgrim Jubilees.
Remember God is able to comfort you in these trying times.
Robert Stevenson & Family
Rome, Georgia
To the Robeson Family & the Jubes I'm deeply sorry for your lost of Major.To me he was noted for his ability to ALWAYS carry himself on & off stage as a professional & gentleman.God Bless Mrs Hattie & Family. Angelo Breeden-Raleigh NC
Our Condolences goes out to the Roberson Family and the Pilgrim Jubilees.
Major has stopped singing about getting on the Old Ship of Zion and got on board.
God bless the memory of a real gospel legend who helped bring a new sound and beat to quartet singing. The use of a upright bass revolutionized Gospel music forever. God bless you all
Howard Carroll & Rev. Joe Williams
of the Dixie Hummingbirds &
Sons of the Bird
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