Joe Ligon funeral service announced, plus NPR remembers the gospel pioneer
buzzz worthy. . . Funeral services for Joe Ligon, the legendary lead singer of gospel qaurtet the Mighty Clouds of Joy, will be held in Beaumont, TX today, Dec. 28. Rev. Jesse Jackson will perform the eulogy with Bishop Neal Roberson officiating. Mr. Ligon died at the age of 80 in Los Angeles on Dec. 11. Location and Time of Homegoing Service Antioch Missionary Baptist Church - 11 AM 3920 West Cardinal Drive - Beaumont, Texas Gifts and condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Peggy Ligon c/o Calvary Mortuary ( www.calvarymortuarybeaumont.com ) 1225 South Seventh Street Beaumont, TX 77701 Phone: (409) 838-0159 Fax: (409)838-0551 Along with The Clouds, Ligon was a man before his time . He helped usher in a more contemporary sound in gospel music. The group's biggest hit "Mighty High" introduced their style to mainstream and held its appeal to non-church goers largely due to Ligon's rock star performance qa...