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Watch him on family reunion. A great guy and singer rest in peace now bìlly such a great loss
Ann from england
January 04, 2025
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Obituary
FT. DEPOSIT, Ala--Billy Walker, the Grand Ole Opry legend whose hits included "Charlie's Shoes" and "Cross the Brazos at Waco," died in a wreck along an Alabama interstate on Sunday. He was 77.
Walker was killed along with his wife and two of his band members when a van they were riding in ran off Interstate 65 south of Montgomery and overturned, state troopers said.
Killed in the wreck were Bettie Walker, 61; and Charles Lilly Jr. 44, both of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Daniel Patton Sr., 40, of Hermitage, Tenn.
Walker's grandson, Joshua Brooks, 21, also of Hendersonville, was injured in the accident. He remains in critical condition at an Alabama hospital, officials said.
The group was on their way back to the Nashville area after performing at a show near Gulf Shores, according to Tom Bowers, manager of the Hendersonville Funeral Home.
Bowers said family members have contacted the funeral home, which will be conducting services for the Walkers.
According to the Opry's Web site, Billy Walker was born in Ralls, Texas, and built an early career as the "Traveling Texan, the Masked Singer of Country Songs" and later shared the stage with Elvis Presley.
Walker joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1960.
Copyright © 2006 The Associated Press
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Billy and Bettie were two fine people. It is my honor to have been able to know both of them.I still miss them. Sheryl Husband Whitbey
sheryl whiybey
August 16, 2024 | Nashville, TN | Friend
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I just found he passed , he became a good friend to my older brother years ago after a show in Bailey's Crossroads Moose Lodge. My brother visited him a lot in Tennessee. I have a beautifully signed album of his he gave me back on New Years 1974 while I was pregnant with my son. Love him dearly may him and his wife Betty and band members be in eternal peace.
Norma Jean Burrage
May 05, 2024 | Warrenton, VA | Friend
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My moms favorite singer
Brenda Riley
January 29, 2024 | Frankfort, KY
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When I was stationed at Sheppard AFB, near Wichita Falls, TX, I met Billy quite by accident. I was hitch hiking to Horseshoe Lake to listen to him play and by chance he picked me up and gave me a ride in his new Buick he had at that time. Hi drummer, Harpo Baker was also stationed there, so i had a ride back to base after the show. I truly enjoyed the short amount of time I got to visit with him.
Vern Roberts
November 28, 2023 | Folsom, CA | Friend
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Remembered By
ray
April 12, 2021
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Watched a clip of Billy on RFD country reunion. Brought back memories driving my rig all night listening to his songs keeping me company. Great music from a Great country Gentleman Singer.
peter polet
January 22, 2021 | Dugald, MB
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Mr. Walker, we'll see you on the other side of the Brazos. Thanks for the memories.
R/L
June 13, 2020 | Nashville, TN | Friend
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thank you Mr. Walker for the great songs over the years we miss you jay kennedy
jay Kennedy
July 28, 2018 | Oberlin, OH
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