Steve French (September 24, 1959 – June 22, 2016) was an American baritone who was the emcee and owner of the Kingdom Heirs.
[1][2] Born in Mascot, Tennessee, French claimed in concert performances to have founded the group with his brother Kreis in 1981.
[4] Steve traveled with regional groups the Crystal River Boys and the King's Servants prior to joining the Kingdom Heirs in 1982.
[6] In addition to his past responsibilities with the Kingdom Heirs, he served on the board of directors for the National Quartet Convention.
[7] On June 22, 2016, French and girlfriend, Lindsey Hudson, jumped to their death from the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayette County, West Virginia.