BIOGRAPHY OF GROUP MEMBERS
Al EADON - Lead and Harmony
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Born in Kingstree and raised in Manning, SC.
Al has one sister, and his father has gone to be with The Lord.
His mother resides at The Methodist Oaks in Orangeburg, SC.
"My parents saw to it that my sister and I were active in church and attended every Sunday and Wednesday nights. The foundation that I was provided has gotten me through some really difficult times. I miss my Dad more and more the older I get, many times we don't know what we have until it is no more. My mother is a wonderful lady, in her 90's, she still lights up a room when she walks in, she is a positive influence in the life's of those who know and love her."
Al became interested in music at an early age and became choir director and sang in the choir at his church. He held several offices, worked with the youth and was very active in his church. He had a Sunday afternoon program singing the old hymns on radio station WYMB in Manning for several years.
Al majored in music at USC with a minor in Sociology and Psychology. He helped work his way through college by playing tenor sax, bass guitar and singing with several bands of the big band era. He also played and sang with local jazz ensembles, USC Band, The Columbia Philharmonic Orchestra and other musical groups through the years.
During those years and most of his young adult life, he ran away from God's will for his life.
"I don't think I was a terrible person, just lost and oblivious of God's will for my life."
Al rededicated his life to The Lord several years ago and began a spiritual journey that has led him to a close personal relationship with his Savior and Lord.
"Jesus is the center of my life and being with whom I simply could not make it, he is my anchor in this troubled world. If you don't know him as your personal Savior, you are missing out on his blessings and the inner peace and joy he gives."
"We are a ministry about service and being obedient to God's will, our harmony is family like, and we try to give the audience a variety by switching lead."
Al, a talented singer, song writer (BMI), produces and engineers the groups stage and studio recording projects.
"I enjoy traveling and singing with Jodi and Esther, they are a class act and practice what they preach. They have a way of connecting with an audience and truly care about people. They walk daily with their Savior, you see it in their steps."
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JODI EADON - Lead and Harmony
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Born and raised near Nashville, Tennessee, a sharecroppers daughter and grand daughter of a Baptist preacher. The family grew up in hard times and Jodi worked on the farm from an early age, picking cotton, milking cows, mending fences or whatever needed to be done around the farm. The family had no electricity or running water and papered their walls with newspaper to keep the cold Tennessee winters out.
"There were times when there was very little to eat, it was tough I guess, but we didn't realize it at the time. Back then it was just a way of life for most families in that region. People worked together and helped one another in time of need. My parents did the best they could and I credit my wonderful mother with my Christian foundation, and my father for my strong work ethic."
Jodi is a blond headed, blue eyed part Chocktaw Indian. She has five sisters and two brothers, who all sing and play musical instruments. Her oldest brother passed on at age 34 and her mother and father have both gone home to be with The Lord.
Jodi's early years of music was spent singing with two of her sisters, "The Cook Sisters". They sang with some of the great old country artist on the Grand Old Opry.
Jodi worked in physical fitness and taught aerobics classes at The European Health Spas. She was promoted and began traveling the country as a representative for the company. During this time, she launched a solo career in country music, but was seriously injured in a robbery attempt at work one night. She was knocked unconscience, and was left for dead behind the building. She was beaten with a black jack and kicked in her back and head with steel toed army boots. Being in top condition, she came to and managed to drag her body by her arms to the back door and by beating on the door, the cleanup crew was alerted and called an ambulance. Jodi was unable to walk, she had permanent damage to her spine, head, mouth, ear and throat. She was unable to continue her career in country music which lost her a recording contract.
She was paralyzed, and underwent numerous surgeries, she was in constant pain for over 22 years.
The Lord restored her one morning as she prayed for healing and her soulful voice and gift to write beautiful lyrics is a testimony of God's healing power and amazing grace.
Jodi writes beautiful poetry, has been published, and writes some of group's material (BMI). She is multi talented, draws, paints and sews as well.
"My desire in life is to simply do whatever The Lord leads me to do"
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ESTHER DEESE - Alto and Lead
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Was born in Kershaw and raised in Camden, SC. She is one of 12 siblings. Her entire family grew up around music and gospel singing.
Esther first sang in church with her sister Martha at an early age, and she sang with her brother Don's band during her teen years.
After hearing Dottie Rambo sing, she was hooked on gospel music and so began her days of singing gospel music. She sang with several different groups through the years as she developed her wonderful alto voice and harmonies.
She had retired from gospel singing, but the Lord led her to join Al and Jodi and she has become and integral part of the groups ministry.
"I plan to sing with "Angelus" until the Lord comes back or I go to join him."
Esther has been with the group for about four years and has grown into the group's ministry of love and service. Her favorite things to do when the group travels is to learn new songs and to sleep. Esther is a wonderful, loving person with a kind word for everyone she meets.
Her husband has been deceased for many years and she has no children. She is an animal lover and has several dogs and a hampster.
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LITTLE BRIAN ROBINSON - Merchandise Sales and vocal
Born in Lexington, SC 13 years ago. Brian has been a part of the ministry since he was 7 years old. He began singing, managing the merchandise table and learning to operate the sound equipment when he was 7 years old. He is the grandson of Al and Jodi Eadon. He accepted the Lord at age 6 and was baptized along with his Paw Paw, Al.
He loves The Lord, and plans to be a minister and gospel singer. He has just begun to sing again after his voice went through a drastic change.
He said don't forget to add that his Paw Paw calls him a 'chunk of gold.'
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