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J.D. Jarvis, born John Dill Jarvis on April 21, 1924, in Manchester, Kentucky, was an American bluegrass musician known for his contributions to bluegrass gospel music. He spent his adult life as an Appalachian migrant in the Greater Cincinnati area while primarily working as a paint contractor. Despite his main occupation, he dedicated much of his time to music, recording numerous albums and composing many sacred songs, two of which have become classics in the genre. J.D. Jarvis passed away on December 31, 2010, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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