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Guy Willis

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Guy Willis Famous memorial Veteran

Original Name
James U. Willis
Birth
Alix, Franklin County, Arkansas, USA
Death
13 Apr 1981 (aged 65)
Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA GPS-Latitude: 36.2431139, Longitude: -86.7284694
Plot
HH 929
Memorial ID
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Singer. He was a member of the Willis Brothers trio, which was also known as the "Oklahoma Wranglers." They were stars of the Grand Ole Opry along with brothers Skeeter and Vic. He was the emcee and main voice of the group. They have been seen in many Columbia motion pictures and were the first group to back-up Hank Williams. They were known for the 1964 hit song "Give Me Forty Acres and I'll Turn This Rig Around."
Singer. He was a member of the Willis Brothers trio, which was also known as the "Oklahoma Wranglers." They were stars of the Grand Ole Opry along with brothers Skeeter and Vic. He was the emcee and main voice of the group. They have been seen in many Columbia motion pictures and were the first group to back-up Hank Williams. They were known for the 1964 hit song "Give Me Forty Acres and I'll Turn This Rig Around."

Bio by: Marty Roberts


Inscription

TEC 5, US Army
WORLD WAR II



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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Marty Roberts
  • Added: Dec 2, 2003
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8147937/guy-willis: accessed ), memorial page for Guy Willis (5 Jul 1915–13 Apr 1981), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8147937, citing Nashville National Cemetery, Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.