HONORING AN ICON by Terri Winaught AMAZING voice that soulfully soothed, BALLADS of romance with rhythm and blues; CRY Baby became his signature song, DEEP with compassion and a love so strong. ENJOYMENT comes from touching a soul, FAITH in Jesus keeps him whole, GIFTS bring forth, like nurtured trees, HARVEST of talents, shared abundantly. IN 1933, when he was born, JIM Crow had the South divided, torn; KINDNESS from his parents taught him to love, LOVE he lives with the pea
