Obituary of Porter Wagoner

Porter Wagoner

Porter Wayne Wagoner (born August 12, 1927 in West Plains, Missouri) was a singer-songwriter who was best known for his flashy Nudie and Manuel suits and for being nicknamed “Mr. Grand Ole Opry". Porter died on October 27, 2007 and his death was because of lung cancer. He died at age 80.

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Porter Wagoner Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Wagoner, Porter
Common Name: Porter Wagoner
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: West Plains, Missouri, United States
Birth Date: August 12, 1927
Age: 80 (at death)
Also Known As: Mr. Grand Ole Opry
Occupations:
- Singer-Songwriter
- Musician
Genres:
- Country Music
- Gospel Music
Active Years: 1951-2007

Religion: Baptist
Net Worth: $10 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
Favorite Color: Lime (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Porter's Family Tree

Birth Name: Porter Wayne Wagoner
Father: Charles E. Wagoner (1886-1963)
Mother: Bertha May Wagoner (1891-1973)
Spouse/Partner:

Velma Johnson (married 1943-divorced 1943)
Ruth Olive Williams (married 1946-divorced 1986)

Son(s):

Richard Wagoner

Daughter(s):

Denise Wagoner
Debra Wagoner

Death Notice:

Date: October 28 2007 at age 80
Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Cause of Death: Lung cancer
Funeral Arrangements: Held on November 1, 2007 at the Grand Ole Opry House
Interment: Buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee