James Burton's son Jeff in need of a liver and kidney transplant – Family asks for Prayers!

 September 2 – “Update from the Burton’s...They are not going to give Jeff a liver & kidney transplant. If ANYONE knows where we can take him or knows anyone at Vanderbilt that can help us to change their minds please contact them!!!

We are asking for worldwide prayer from all of our prayer warriors for Jeff. They said he would die in about 2 or 3 days without a transplant. PLEASE pray that God takes his body and heals it.

We could use some prayer warriors and the healers to come pray with us at the hospital. I feel like laying on of hands would help him too. Needless to say that we are turning all of it over to GOD. He is the healer! Please pray with FAITH. Jeff does not want to die!

More information as it becomes available. On behalf of the entire Burton family…Thank you and God bless you!!!”

 Previous Updates:

“On behalf of the Burton’s we are calling on all prayer warriors all over the world and asking for urgent prayers for their son Jeff. He is VERY sick and without going into details please pray with FAITH for Jeff to survive. More information when it becomes available. Thank you all on behalf of the entire Burton family and God Bless All of You!!”

” Update from the Burton’s…Prayer warriors Jeff is in flight to Vanderbilt in Nashville. Please pray with FAITH the he gets there alive and for a complete healing. Also please pray with FAITH for a new kidney and liver. More updates as they become available. On behalf of the entire Burton family Thank you all and God Bless!!!”

PLEASE keep praying for Jeff and The Burton Family. They are going through a tough time yet again. Dear Lord, please look over Jeff in his time of need. God bless The Burtons! 💗

Guitarist John Wilkinson passes away

John Richard Wilkinson, 67, a native of Springfield who became Elvis Presley’s rhythm guitar player years after meeting the King at concert at the Shrine Mosque, has died.

Wilkinson died after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends in Springfield.

According to his obituary, Wilkinson at the age of 10 sneaked into Elvis’dressing room before a show and told Elvis, “you can’t play guitar worth a damn.” Elvis was amused and impressed and predicted they would meet again.

After playing in a high school band called “The Coachmen,” Wilkinson went on to play with such groups as The Kingston Trio, The Goodtime Singers, Greenwood County Singers, and The New Christy Minstrels.

He joined Elvis’ band at Presley’s invitation in 1969, according to the obit. Wilkinson played played more than 1,200 shows as Elvis’ rhythm guitar player, right up until Presley’s death in 1977.

After that he played less music, and made a living in retail and airline services management. A serious stroke in 1989 left him unable to play the guitar. Nevertheless, for several years after that, he traveled the U.S. and Europe, appearing with the old TCB band and others, singing and paying tribute to Elvis.

He is survived by his wife, Terry. Cremation and a private graveside service will be conducted by Gorman-Scharpf. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, or the charity of donor’s choice.

Source – News Leader