Buck White, founder of the Grammy Award-winning bluegrass trio the Whites, has died. Ricky Skaggs shared the news on social media Monday.

Skaggs posted a message from the four White daughters on his own Facebook page.

“The Lord answered our prayers and took our daddy, Buck White, home peacefully this morning at 8:00 a.m.,” the statement reads. “We are so thankful for his 94 years on this earth. He was a great dad who taught us by example to put Jesus first always.

“His great loves were the Lord, our mother, his family, and music. Most people will remember him not only for being a great musician and entertainer, but also for being fun-loving and full of mischief. He lived a full life and finished well.”

Buck White joined daughters Sharon and Cheryl White to form the Whites when the girls were young. Sharon would later marry Skaggs, who would frequently collaborate.

The group had several Top 10 and Top 20 singles on the country airplay charts in the 1980s. “You Put the Blue in Me,” “Hangin’ Around” and “I Wonder Who’s Holding My Baby Tonight” were some of the highlights.

The group made headlines in 2001 as bluegrass for the Grammy-winning “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” album.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.