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Hank Locklin Obituary

Locklin, whose smooth tenor voice on hits like "Send Me the Pillow You Dream On” and "Please Help Me I’m Falling” marked a career that spanned half a century, has died. He was 91.

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Published by Oklahoman from Mar. 10 to Mar. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Hank Locklin

47 Entries

Derry Singh

November 7, 2024

I was raised listening Hank Locklin and Jim Reeves since I was about 10 years old and still listening to them at 66 years old. They are very missed by my family and friends.( Derry )Guyana South America.

LITA Rollings

April 23, 2023

I met Hank Locklin at The Tampa Hilton in Tampa Florida-my dad & my mom had known him
for years along with wife Anita-We had dinner that night with my parents at the hotel-He was a kindhearted and very interesting person! God bless you & the family

Loretta Gilkerson

March 21, 2021

My children are Mr. Locklin's great grandchildren. He had a beautiful voice and I love his music. He will be greatly missed by many . RIP Mr. Locklin

Larry Seal

March 22, 2009

A very kind wonderful man has departed this life. Great song writer and singer. I have never heard anything except positive wonderful things about this man. My greatest sympathy to his wife, daughters, sons and his some much loved grand children. Rest In Peace My Masonic Brother.

HOWARD VANN ,SR.

March 22, 2009

WE HAVE LOST A VERY GOOD SONG WRITER AND A GREAT COUNTY SINGER.BUT WE ALL KNOW IT IS OUR LOST AND GOD'S GAIN.BUT I HOPE TO HEAR HIM ALONG WITH ALLTHE OTHER GREATS,THAT WENT ALONG BEFORE HIM . HE WILL BE MISSED, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.
HOWARD EUGENE VANN, SR .
MILTON,FLA.

Carol Beane

March 21, 2009

I was raised on country music and loved his music. He will be sorely missed by fans.

Belinda Jernigan

March 19, 2009

I'm so sorry for the loss of such a great man who meant so much to so many.

ginger werhan

March 15, 2009

I am the daughter of Virginia Fleming Pfeiffer, Hanks first cousin who grew up in the McLellan area with him. Hank followed his dream . . and passion . . his love for music, and entertaining others. Most importantly, he remained a GOOD PERSON!

sally bryant

March 14, 2009

I am a distant cousin of Hank Locklin's wish I had had the pleasure of meeting him..my thoughts and prayers are with his family Sally Bryant Mobile,Alabama

Sue Higdon

March 14, 2009

Cousin Hank grew up with my sister Juanita Madden and we always enjoyed his concerts at the GA Mountain Fair In Hiawassee. Juanita played with him as a child.
We loved him and his music... Sue Hogue Higdon

Denise Cooper-Whitfield

March 14, 2009

My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I grew up listening to Hanks music, as well as runing into him a time or two at the McClellan Country Store! That was the place to go on a hot afternoon to get your coke and see everyone.The store was even featured on one of his albums, His music will live on, it was so good back then and still is today.My prayers are with you, but He did leave some great things behind.

Mr. & Mrs. William King

March 14, 2009

Our deepest sympathy go to you, the family,of Mr. Locklin. We grew up listening to his music and are fortunate enough to have some of his albums. May God bless all of you.

Willie Jr Morrell

March 13, 2009

My condolences to the Locklin family.Hank and My dad (Willie Morrell)go back over 40 years.Hank had some nice words to print on my dads 1st album in 1977.As a kid I was back stage for many shows with My dad and Hank.
Thanks Willie Morrell Jr
Milton,FL.

Shirley Bell

March 13, 2009

This is a man whose time on earth was very well spent. He was considered a family treasure and adored by friends of all ages.
Shirley Bell of the Winstanley, Thompson, and Rogers Families.

Glenn Dixon

March 13, 2009

Its a sad shame that all I ever got to do for Hank was to pump a tank of gas for him. When he has provided many years of enjoyment of his music for me. He will be missed but not forgotten.

Diane Johnson

March 12, 2009

Such beautiful music right to the end.
I found the beautiful album that you made recently Grace of God. It like
it is your last message to your fans
who loved your music. God bless your family and I sure you are singing in Heaven.

Eugene Hayth

March 12, 2009

Hanks Spirit will always be with the world. Best to his Family. God bless Alabama and the United States of America.
Gene

Teena (Nelson) Devine

March 12, 2009

Anita, Sorry to hear of your loss. Enjoyed Hank's music very much. I'll treasure it. My husband & I went to the club with him & you and Dr. West in Jay. Sincerely

Patricia Barbee

March 12, 2009

To Anita and Family, my sympathy.
You know we in Pembroke loved Hank and you.
We have "Precious Memories" at Holy Cross.
In God's Time, we'll meet again.

Susan Wallace

March 12, 2009

There will never be another talent like you, Hank. Rest in Peace and may God be with your family.
Respectfully,

Stephanie Jernigan-Watson

March 12, 2009

Anita, Hank Adam, Nina, and Amy....I am so sorry about the loss of Hank. I loved to hear him sing because he did it the way country music was meant to be and it was obvious how much he loved his music and his fans. He was a sweet Southern gentleman who will be greatly missed in the community and in Nashville. He paved the way for so many singers and his legacy will live forever. May God Bless each of you during this difficult time.

Love, Stephanie Jernigan-Watson

Bob Kane

March 12, 2009

RIP Hank. I grew up on your songs.

Christie Noel, Pearce

March 12, 2009

I met Hank when I was 11 years old. Hillary Thompson my papal took all us grandkids to meet a good friend of his in Mcllen. I remember the guitar shaped mailbox that had Hank Locklin on it. I still own 2 records and will always cherish them. Thanks for great music. GOD bless all of you during this hard time our prayers are with you.

Ernie & Daisy Mayton

March 12, 2009

We were saddened to hear of Hank's death. He was a great singer & person. Earths lost is Heavens gain.
We had the honor to shank hands & speak to him at the Pecan Festival in Theodore, Al. God bless his family and the world feels your lost.

Sheila Ballard

March 11, 2009

May God comfort the family of Mr. Locklin. He was one of the greats.

John Miller

March 11, 2009

My sympathy to all the family for their loss

Buddy and Melinda Meredith

March 11, 2009

Hank will be greatly missed. He was a great man,a great artist,and a friend to all who knew him.God be with his family in their time of sorrow and always.

Joan Partain

March 11, 2009

Condolences from the C.H. and Joan Partain Family

hank morris

March 11, 2009

my sympathy go out to his family.
i was introduced to him in 1979.by r.m lockin sr.when he was still live in mclellan. he will be missed

FRANK IRONS SR

March 11, 2009

HANK, I HAVE LOVED YOUR MUSIC FROM THE BEGINING. YOU ARE GREAT. PRAYERS FROM THE IRONS FAMILY OF DECATUR, ALABAMA.

Mark, Doris, and Matthew Simpson

March 11, 2009

Condolences to the Locklin Family. Hank's music was an integral part of my growing up and have always loved his music. The world will sorely miss him

Nancy Higgins

March 11, 2009

First and Most , My prayers go out to the Family.It will be such a great loss to old time country music fans, but a gain to all the ones who are with him in Heaven. I always loved his song "Send Me The Pillow". Thank God his music can live on.

Allen Stewart

March 11, 2009

To the family of Mr. Hank Locklin:
My father, Dr. T.J. Stewart, introduced me to Mr. Locklin many years ago in the back of the "old" Century, Fl drugstore. I was in my very early teens and had absolutely no clue as to whom I was being blessed with meeting. But, I can still in a very vivid manner recall having the full impression that I was, indeed, meeting a very "true gentleman." And such he is and shall remain for the ages.

Ronald L. Myrick

March 11, 2009

Hank you will be missed terribly. My sympathy goes out to yourwife and family. Hank you rate as one of the best singers today. May God bless you.

Marlene Woodward

March 11, 2009

He will be missed. We are loosing our country singers one by one with no one else to take their places. The music they play today isn't even close to country music. I am so sorry, he was so very good.
Janesville, WI

Marge van Brero

March 11, 2009

I remember My Mother Ola Irene Dixson Moon talking about Mr. Locklin. As a child I remember his songs. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Marge Moon - van Brero

Dwight Stagner

March 11, 2009

Hank was a familiar face around country station WPFA back in the early '70s when I worked there as a DJ. He was always friendly and available for an 'on air' interview. A GREAT guy and a country music SUPER STAR! He will be missed!

Mary Ann Morgan (Benton)

March 11, 2009

Ms. Margaret I was sorry to hear about your dad. I grew up listening to him with my parents and I know that he will be greatly missed by everyone. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

sybil sanders

March 11, 2009

i was a fan of his.

Nathan Findley

March 11, 2009

I would like to say that I Loved UNCLE HANK VERY MUCH !! I remember from the time that I was little swimming at his pool, on the ranch,right up through my rough years,then after that UNCLE HANK was my inspireation. My mother and father made many trips with him to Nashville,owned a small country club together,UNCLE HANK came to our house many,many times to visit. My mother has know him for 76+ years. I just want to say , ONE OF UNCLE HANKS FAVORITE SAYING'S WAS ///YOU LOVE ME DON'T YA // WELL I CAN SAY FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART YES I DO AND ALLWAYS WILL!!! PLEASE REST IN PEACE UNCLE HANK / BECAUSE I KNOW WHERE YOU ARE AND I WILL MEET YOU AGAIN / THANKS FOR ALL THE LOVE

Zenobia DeWitt

March 11, 2009

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I grew up listening to Mr. Hank as that was the only music I knew. May God be with you at this time and remember that some of us will continue to listen and remember such wonderful music.

Doyle Cook

March 11, 2009

My condolences to Anita and the family of Hank. I have known this fine man since the 50's when I started my DJ work at WEBY in Milton. Hank was always a strong supporter and let me manage his Coldwater Publishing Co. and then made several guest appearances on my programs on WAAZ in Crestview.
He was a great man. A great loss to country music and great loss to everyone who knew him. Hank, you will forever be missed.

Turkey Tolbert

March 11, 2009

Hank, will be missed dearly by family and friends.

sharon kay parker/kolb

March 11, 2009

our family sends out our prayers to hanks family members and loved ones........he will always be remembered by our family.....the parkers of ms and the kolb family from milton fla..........god bless!!!!!!!!

Elizabeth Duncan

March 11, 2009

I cannot believe I've lived here for so long, and did not know that Hank was from here. He was one of my all time favorite singers. What a great voice. What memories are associated with his music!!!

WALTER WEYBURN

March 10, 2009

COUNTRY MUSIC AND THE WORLD HAS LOST ONE OF THE GOOD ONES... BUT GOD NEEDED ANOTHER SINGER FOR HIS BIG COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW.... AND WE ALL CAN BE HAPPY JUST KNOWING THAT WE WILL SEE AND HEAR HIM AGAIN ONE DAY..... GOD BLESS THE LOCKLIN FAMILY..... IN YOU SAD TIME JUST REMEMBER HANK IS WITH GOD AND WE ALL WILL BE TOGETHER IN GODS TIME......(((BIG HUGS)))....WALTER WEYBURN

Holly Shirley

March 10, 2009

It is a sad day in Brewton, Alabama and around the world to lose such an incredible voice, a writer, and a man. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family as they go through this time of loss. What a legacy Hank leaves behind for his family- -the world was a better place for him being in it. Blessings.
-Holly and Jimbo Shirley

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