Richard Fay "Buck" Rambo, who founded the group The Singing Rambos, passed away last Feb. 21 in Palmetto, Florida, surrounded by his wife Mae and other family members. He was 84.
According to Charisma News, Rambo was in the music industry for over 60 years and was instrumental in promoting Christian music. He was actually one of the first board members of the Gospel Music Association and a founding father of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Back in the early 1960s, he became a member of the board of the National Quartet Convention.
Rambo became a Christian in 1949, then entered full-time ministry in 1954. He got married to Mae Kutz in 1995, and they have a daughter named Reba, who gave them four grandchildren.
Throughout his career, Rambo would minister with his wife and use his talent to sing in church concerts. They visited many countries to spread the gospel.
When Rambo retired, he spent most of his time visiting hospitals and nursing homes, praying for the sick and painting stills for them.
Some of Rambo's most significant achievements include singing for over a million people at the first Washington for Jesus Rally in 1964. Not only did he appear on the first Gaither Homecoming Video, he also received numerous Grammy and Dove Award nominations.
Rambo was the author of the book "The Legacy of Buck & Dottie Rambo," while his group made several appearances in TV shows such as "The 700 Club," "PTL," "TBN" and the "Gospel Singing Jubilee."
Because of his lifetime of good works and service to God, his wife had the perfect eulogy for him. "Today the greatest man on Earth passed from this life to his heavenly home to touch the face of God," she said. "Buck had the most amazing time walking through this life on Earth, but he is now celebrating in the light and presence of our Lord. While he was preparing to leave this world, he could indeed say, 'It is well with my soul.' Buck had a huge heart, and when it stopped beating, it broke ours. I know with time that my memories will bring a smile more quickly than tears, and I was honoured and blessed to be his wife for almost 21 years."
