Huey P. Williams, the longtime frontman of the Jackson Southernaires and a cornerstone of American gospel music, died peacefully at his home in Smithdale, Mississippi, on March 24. He was 80. A trailblazer in traditional gospel,

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Huey P. Williams, beloved lead singer of The Jackson Southernaires, died Monday at the age of 80. His death marked the end of the legendary quartet gospel — a music genre to which he passionately lent his talents for over five decades.