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Arliss
and Priscilla were married in '55 and soon thereafter had three sons.
Arliss sang on occasions with the original Sammons Quartet in the '40's
and '50's. He now sings tenor and is the spokesman for The Sammons
Family. Priscilla sings alto, plays acoustic guitar, and assists Pam with
appointments.
In
'71 one of their sons asked, "Why can't we travel and sing like
Papaw and Granny Sammons did." Arliss explained that it would take
lots of time, sacrifice and dedication. But the boys said they were
willing and wanted to do it. Having been their Sunday school teacher
since their birth, Priscilla was also willing because she felt it would
be a way to see her children continue in the way they had been taught.
So they purchased a small PA system, guitars, and a car-top carrier.
This was only the beginning of their long journey yet to come.
Dewey
and Pam were married in '83. They met for the first time at her home
church in Ashland, KY where she had sung since she was a young child.
During a youth sponsored "Pie Social," following a Sammons
Family concert, a close friend of Pam and an acquaintance of The Sammons
Family introduced Pam to Dewey and the rest is history.
Pam
sings alto and lead and also coordinates the group's appointments.
Dewey
sings tenor, writes songs and works with Tim on the music arrangements
of their songs. He also plays lead guitar, banjo, fiddle, and harmonica.
God has blessed them with two wonderful children. Dewey and Pam have
always felt that God has had a special calling on their lives through
the ministry of music.
Kendra
and Marisa have traveled with The Sammons Family since their birth.
Kendra is three years older than Marisa and they attend the Mountain
Christian Academy at Martin, KY where they are active in athletics,
academics, and Christian education.
Both
of the girls began singing with the family when they were about four
years old. With the musical and vocal assistance of their Mom and Dad
(Pam and Dewey) and Uncle Tim, they have been a wonderful blessing to
thousands with their singing and playing. Kendra and Marisa both play
fiddle and sing lead vocals. They have done an exceptional job on their
first recording project. The family is very proud of them, not only for
their musical talent but for their desire to tell others about Jesus and
be a witness before their family and friends.
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