Obituary of Boxcar Willie

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Boxcar Willie

Lecil Travis Martin aka Boxcar Willie (born September 1, 1931 in Ovilla, Texas) was a singer-songwriter and musician who was best known for singing “old-time hobo” style music. He appeared on stage in character, complete with overalls, and a floppy hat. Lecil died on April 12, 1999 and his death was because of leukemia. He died quite soon at age 67.

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Boxcar Willie Biography Wiki:

    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Newman's Own Dressing
    • Favorite Color: Lime (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Lecil's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Lecil Travis Martin
    • Father: Birdie Brown
    • Mother: Edna Martin
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Lloene Johnson Martin (married?-1999, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 12 1999 at age 67
  • Place: Branson, Missouri, United States
  • Cause of Death: Leukemia
  • Interment: Buried at Ozarks Memorial Park in Branson, Missouri

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterMusician Country Music Genre American Born on September 1st Born in 1931 Born in TexasDied in 1999Died at age 67Died from Leukemia

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-04-21 10:00:55
Author: Andrew
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