October 1999, and Younce's failing kidneys, the Cathedrals retired in December 1999. In the fall of 2000, he appeared for the first time without the Cathedrals as a solo performer in Parkersburg, West Virginia on a show called "An Evening with George Younce and Ernie Haase". Late in his career, he sang with The Old Friends Quartet, which included his son-in-law, former Cathedral tenor Ernie Haase and Southern Gospel legend Jake Hess and baritone Wesley Pritchard and pianist Garry Jones. Younce also provided the voice for some of the characters in several of the Bill Gaither produced "Gaither's Pond" children's videos. Although he had to stop officially touring, he did make occasional "special appearances" with son-in-law Ernie's new quartet Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, and with his friend Bill Gaither and the Homecoming Tour. Death Younce suffered from heart trouble as well as kidney failure, and was on dialysis during the last years of his life. He died April 11, 2005 at Akron City Hospital in Ohio. He and his wife, Clara, would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 27. Awards SGMA Hall Of Fame (1998) GMA Hall Of Fame (1999) Singing News Fan Awards: Favorite Male Singer (1999, 2000) Favorite Bass Singer (1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999) Discography Solo 1997: I Believe (Spring Hill Records/CMD5412) 1998: That Says It All (Spring Hill Records/CMD5455) 2000: Out Front (Landmark Records/HD0041) 2000: Day By Day (Cathedral Records) 2004: This Is George Younce (George Younce Music) 2005: A Tribute To George Younce (Gaither Music Group/SHD2643) ????: Poetic Reflections (George Younce Music) Songs authored (Partial List) Movin' Up To Gloryland Better Days Glory Hallelujah I'm On My Way He Is The Dearest Friend He Is The Great I Am He Made A Rainbow Of My Tears I Know He's Mine If I Can Just Hold Out It's Alright Jesus Can Make A Way Jesus Christ Solid Rock Jesus Is A Coming Back Little Deeds My Lord No Disappointments In Heaven Row Your Boat Shine On For Jesus So Dearly So I Love Him Dearly Take His Hand Thanks For Loving Me The Laughing Song Then I Found Jesus There'll Be No Peace Till Jesus Comes Again What Are You Going To Leave When I Get Home When The First Drop Of Blood Fell From The Cross Yesterday You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet Literature Glen