Rickey Grundy

Praise and rejoicing to God highlights Grundy’s homegoing

August 12, 2015

A joyous, God-praising time highlighted the homegoing service of Dr. Rickey Rene Grundy on August 8. The award-winning musician, composer, director and producer passed away on July 27. However, thousands gathered at Mount Moriah Baptist Church to celebrate his enduring legacy. The spirit-filled service featured moving tributes from his parents, the Rev. Dr. James and Mrs. Evelyn C. Perkins, pastor and first lady of True Friendship Baptist Church in Inglewood; his brothers, Ruel and Rafael Grundy; and his god sister, Susaun Wade. Also, his daughter, Vanessa Grundy, sang an electrifying rendition of “To God Be the Glory,” and his son, Elder

Religion

Dr. Rickey Grundy passes away at 56

August 1, 2015

Sadness enveloped the Los Angeles faith community upon learning of the passing of Dr. Rickey Grundy, a multi-talented, award-winning musician, composer, director and producer. Grundy died on July 27 at the age of 56. Known throughout the nation for his popular group, The Rickey Grundy Chorale, he mesmerized audiences with his arrangements of tracks such as “Happier With Jesus,” “Spirit of the Living God,” “Call Him Up,” and “Just Say the Word.” In addition, Grundy appeared in concert and recorded with several artists including Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Smokie Norful, Kelly Clarkson, Dr. Bobby Jones, Jennifer Holiday, Michael Jackson, Andraé