DAY 85: COMMUNITY FUNERAL CHOIR

There is a wonderful group of people here in Marion County that has made it their mission to provide beautiful funeral music for any family who needs them. No local hero here will go unsung, if it's left up to this group of dedicated individuals!

Many people have those within their own family with musical talent who will step forward at the death of a loved one -- but many more do not. And this group of musicians is standing by, ready for the call.

I just can't compliment them enough.

I've seen them at many local funerals. There seems to be a small core group of members, but there are occasional additions or substitutions among the group. Somehow, they are so flexible and so good that they seem to work it out every time.

Just this week, Deacon Joe Dant took up his mandolin to help out with the music at Ricky Spalding's funeral -- and what a wonderful addition that was!

The next day, Deacon Dant was in official "Deacon" mode, and left the music to others as he gave the eulogy for Gertrude Brady's funeral.

Two funerals back to back..and I noted a different keyboard player at each service. Both were wonderful, but different from each other. Yet the core group of this choir rolled with it and provided beautiful music for all. 

What a great ministry!