Obituary of Roy Acuff

Roy Acuff

Roy Claxton Acuff (born September 15, 1903 in Maynardville, Tennessee) was a singer-songwriter who is remembered for being known as the “King of Country Music.” Roy died on November 23, 1992 and his death was because of congestive heart failure. He died at age 89.

Please help us remember the life of Roy Acuff by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

Roy Acuff Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Acuff, Roy
Common Name: Roy Acuff
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Maynardville, Tennessee, United States
Birth Date: September 15, 1903
Age: 89 (at death)
Also Known As: King of Country Music
Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
Genres:
- Country Music
- Folk Music
Active Years: 1932-1992

Net Worth: $61 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
Favorite Color: Gold
Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

Roy's Family Tree

Birth Name: Roy Claxton Acuff
Father: Simon E. Neil Acuff
Mother: Ida Acuff (née Carr)
Spouse/Partner:

Mildred Louise Douglas (married 1936-1981, her death)

Death Notice:

Date: November 23 1992 at age 89
Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
Interment: Buried at Spring Hill Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter Country Music Genre American Born on September 15th Born in 1903 Born in Tennessee Died in 1992 Died at age 89 Died from Congestive heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"The greatest thing the Democrats have ever done for me was to defeat me for the governor of Tennessee." (IMDB)

"Roy Acuff will always be remembered for his incredible contributions to country music and his legacy will continue to live on in his fans' hearts and minds. (V)"

"Roy Acuff was a legendary American country music singer and songwriter whose successful career spanned over five decades, before eventually succumbing to a long and brave battle with cancer. (V)"

Is Mr. Roy Acuff still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.