Vernon Manor

Original member and former co-lead singer of Austin, Texas gospel group The Bells Of Joy. Manor was born August 17, 1924 in Austin. As a gospel singer, Manor was a member of the Paramount Juniors, Soul Stirrers and The Starlights. The Starlights changed their name to The Bells Of Joy. He retired from the group around the 1970s and focused on his work as a Baptist minister. Manor died on August 27, 2012.