His widow, Nancy Jones, is serving as executive producer.
BILLY WALKER SERVICES SET
Funeral services for Grand Ole Opry star Billy Walker have been set for Friday, May 26, at the Cornerstone Church in Madison, Tenn., at 2:30 p.m.
Billy, his wife Bettie and two of his band members were killed in an auto accident May 21, as they were driving from Alabama to Nashville after a show. The Walkers’ 21-year-old grandson Joshua Brooks was critically injured in the accident and remains in an Alabama hospital. Cards of condolences may be sent to: Grand Ole Opry Administration, 2804 Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN, 37214.
Brad Paisley recently paid tribute to the Opry legend. “He was one of the nicest, most down-to-earth men you could ever have met,” Brad noted. “He was the first person to introduce me on the Opry stage, and he came to my gold [album] party—my first one—to show his support.” Brad added that, “The Walkers were as solid and wonderful a couple as I have ever seen.”
Ricky Skaggs also remembered Billy as “a gentle man” who worked hard to uphold the traditions of the Grand Ole Opry.
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