Brock Speer

Speer's academic accomplishments included a bachelor's degree in theology from Trevecca Nazarene University in 1950 and a master of divinity degree from Vanderbilt University. Trevecca also awarded him an honorary doctor of music degree in 1997. In addition to singing with and managing the Speer Family, Speer actively promoted Southern Gospel music through his work with the Gospel Music Association. His service to GMA included being chairman of the board of directors and president of the organization. He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1975. Although Speer's efforts were focused on music, he was also a licensed minister. == Family ==

Speer's parents were G.T. and Lena Speer (often referred to as "Dad" and "Mom" Speer). He had three siblings: Ben Speer, Mary Tom Speer Reid, and Rosa Nell Speer Powell. Speer was married to Faye Ihrig Speer for 50 years. They had three children: Suzan Speer (1952-2019), Marc Speer, and Brian Speer. == References ==