This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In 1959, Gwen, Billy and sister Anna formed Anna Records in Detroit. In his authored biography ( Mavin Gaye), Trouble Man: The Life and Death of Mavin Gaye, Steve Turner disclosed the well-kept secret of Mavin Gaye III's biological parents. Also, her father died in his sleep at the age of 85 in 2011. Any form of media used is property of Motown Museum and may not be reproduced without written consent. About Pops Gordy Berry 'Pops' Gordy, Sr. is the father of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, Jr. Another astute businesswoman, Loucye (1924 July 24, 1965) was named head of Jobete Music, Motown's main publishing division created by Berry. In 1959, her brother Berry wanted to borrow $1000 from the family savings fund to start a record company. Learn more about merges. George Weldon Gordy Sr. (1926-2011) - Find a Grave Memorial After that Denise didnt get married again. In 1961, Gwen married The Moonglows' Harvey Fuqua and the two presided over the labels Harvey Records and Tri-Phi Records; the latter label represented acts such as The Spinners. Denise Gordy's siblings are seven. Co-wrote the songs "Distant Lover" for Marvin Gaye and the song "Money(That's What I Want)" for Barrett Strong. We are a 501(c)(3) not for profit, tax-exempt organization in Detroit. Esther died in 2011 at the age of 91. orn Gordy), Loucye S. Wakefield (born Gordy), George Wendall Gordy, Sr, George Wendall Gordy, Sr, Gwendolyn (Gwen) Fuqua (born Gordy), Ro Jan 7 1926 - Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America, July 27 2011 - Solana Beach, San Diego County, California, United States of America, Berry Gordy, Bertha Ida Gordy (born Fuller), Fuller Berry Gordy, Esther Edwards, Anna Ruby Gaye, Loucye Wakefield, Gwendolyn Fuqua, Berry Gordy, Anna Gordy Gaye, Gwen Gordy Fuqua, Berry Gordy, Esther Gordy Edwards, Robert Gordy, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, Solana Beach, San Diego County, California, United States. The actress plays her role as Bea in the 1974 film Black Fist. His SIBLINGS: John W. Gordy (1826-1840); Green Gordy (1830-1883); Gilbert Perry Gordy (1831-1864); Sarah Rebecca Gordy (1834--); William S. Gordy (1836-1863); Henry M. Gordy (1837-1922); Mary Ann Gordy (1839-1916); David Crockett Gordy (1842-1858) George Gaines Gordy (1847-1922); He married Harriet Emily Helms (1836-1884)Oct. 26, 1854 in This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. George Gordy | Discography | Discogs Esther Gordy EdwardsInternational Talent Management Inc. Gwen Gordy FuquaArtist Development/Office of the President, Robert GordyJobete Publishing/Office of the President.