The Associated Press reports today that Reba Rambo-McGuire, the daughter of gospel legend Dottie Rambo, is suing the driver at the helm of the bus that crashed last May, killing Dottie Rambo and injuring seven others. Also accused of negligence is DC Investments Leasing, a Vicksburg, Miss.-based subsidiary of Pyramid Coach that leased the bus to the entertainer.
The lawsuit contends that the driver, Jim Meadows (although Dottie Rambo’s website identifies him as Ronnie Meadows), was speeding and negligent, and that Pyramid/DC Investments Leasing is also liable for his negligence.
Dottie Rambo was killed May 11, 2008 after her tour bus ran off a Missouri highway. She was en route to meet Lulu Roman and Naomi Sego at a Golden Girls of Gospel concert in Texas on Mother’s Day. She was 74. Seven other people, including her manager and the driver, were injured.
Rambo, who began her music career at age 12, wrote more than 2,500 songs, which have been recorded by music legends like Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, and Barbara Mandrell. She won a Grammy in 1968 and was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame twice, first as a solo artist in 1982 and then in 2001 as part of the Rambo’s singing group. She was also inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007.
You can learn more about gospel legend Dottie Rambo on her website.
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posted January 26, 2009 at 12:20 am
That is sad that someone so talented is taken in a horrible accident. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
posted January 26, 2009 at 1:58 am
RIP
posted February 16, 2011 at 3:44 am
Hello, I was just reading about dottie and I watch her on TBN, Feb, 16 2011, reruns, but I all so suffer from back pain, two back surgerys leg pains really bad at times, but Dottie,s story has giving me hope to go on, what a woman of GOD, I will see her one day, thank you Jesus
posted March 30, 2011 at 2:52 am
A never to be forgotten lady, songwriter and singer. Such beautiful music she gave to we mortals. She’s arranging some of the heavenly music for the Choir in Heaven Now. Hope to see you one day Dottie.
posted April 3, 2011 at 10:33 am
I just learned of Dottie’s horrible death. Was watching a Gaither Video and He mentioned it. I have been so sad and crying for 2 days. She has always been my favorite person, I never got to meet her in person but felt she was a best friend. I truely Loved her with all my heart and can’t wait to meet her someday. Reba, you and your family are in my wife’s and my thaughts and prayers daily. And you go girl with the lawsuit against that driver AND th company. This should have NEVER happened
posted May 14, 2011 at 11:05 am
I just learned of Dottie Rambo death I loved her songs and music.
I was watching the inspiration christian channel. They announced they
were giving a special about her death. She was beautiful woman and her ministry was blessing to me.
posted May 14, 2011 at 2:14 pm
Dottie Rambo is my earthly hero..My struggles in life have made me feel so emotionally connected to Dottie. I adore her music and she taught me through her music how to reach out to the Master. I truly believe Dottie was put on this earth to share her love and personality with all who have struggled with life. I miss her so much! Several years ago I lost my best friend and mentor..my sister to cancer.Now, I can take comfort in the fact that the 2 people I admire the most are in heaven, living pain and heartache free with Jesus.I long for the day when I can join them.
posted September 12, 2011 at 7:50 am
I got to know about dottie rambo in beginning of 2011 when ihad aview of gaither home comming vodeo from new orions performing too much to gain to use. but when icame to the net to know more about her that when i realised that she has WENT HOME. SORRY FOR ALL OF US. THOSE KIND OF PEOPLE we miss them alot there tounching musi have inspired us. MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE.
posted October 2, 2011 at 11:19 pm
SHE WAS A GOOD PERSON.i STILL LISTEN TO HER MUSIC.