Death and Sacred Harp

Researchers have written about “death and Sacred Harp.” They focus on the lyrics of the songs. Sometimes it can be more literal. Tuck Fulmer was a well-known and beloved singer who was born in Alabama, had lived in Nacogdoches County and Frio County, and taught singing schools. He said he loved Sacred Harp Singing so much he had just as soon “die singing.” He did. April 13, 1952.

Tyler Morning Telegraph, Monday, April 14, 1952, p. 1