News that I missed, courtesy of The Babylon Bee:
HEAVEN — Though many have claimed to have heard the voice of God throughout human history, the Lord will now have a voice that is highly identifiable by all people, as a representative from Heaven confirmed that the deceased James Earl Jones has been contracted to play God’s Voice for all eternity.
“It’s a natural fit,” said a spokesangel shortly after news of Jones’s passing made the rounds. “The Lord blessed James Earl Jones with his awesome, booming voice with an eye toward using it for His glory well into eternity. Though Mr. Jones used his voice talent to garner fame and fortune during his time spent on earth, he will now use it in service to God Almighty.”
Well-known for his roles in films such as Field of Dreams, The Lion King, and all three movies in the Star Wars franchise, James Earl Jones will now lend his authoritative and pleasant voice to God for whenever He really wants to get the attention of human beings. “Truth be told, there are times when his voice would have come in handy in previous years,” the spokesangel continued. “Can you imagine how terrified Moses would have been if he had heard the voice of Darth Vader coming from the burning bush? Forget taking off his sandals, Moses probably would have needed a new pair of shorts.”
Go here to read the rest. While in the Army during the Korean War, Jones converted to Catholicism. He also earned a ranger tab and a commission as a Lieutenant. May God appreciate his voice as much as we did.
That wonderful voice will be sorely missed.
Great voice and great actor. Very commanding yet warm. Coming to America where he played the serious King Jaffa Joffer was funny. God Rest his Eternal Soul.
If you remember he played Balthazar, one of the three wise men, in the Franco Zeffirelli-directed mini-series Jesus of Nazareth (alongside Fernando Rey and Donald Pleasance)