The Funeral of Hank Williams Sr, 1--4--1953

Hank Williams Sr, September 17,1923--JANUARY 1-,1953 The funeral was held on January 4, 1953 in the Montgomery City Auditorium in Montgomery, Alabama. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, on a hill top over looking the City of Montgomery. The minister that conducted the service was Dr. Henry L. Lyons. The singers were: Number 1: The Southland Singers "My Record Will Be There." Number 2 : Roy Acuff and The Grand Ole Opry Singers "I Saw The Light." Number 3: Red Foley "Peace In The Valley." Number 4: The Statesman Quartet "Precious Memories". Over twenty five thousand people were in Montgomery for Hank's Funeral. Number 5; Tour of Oakwood Cemetery. Compiled by: Milton Welch