Red Foley

Birth Name:

Clyde Julian Foley

Birth Date:

June 17, 1910

Birth Place:

Blue Lick, Kentucky

Death Date:

September 19, 1968

Place of Death:

Howard Johnson Motel, Lincoln Highway, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Age:

Cause of Death:

Heart attack

Cemetery Name:

Woodlawn Memorial Park

Claim to Fame:

Music

Red Foley was a hugely influential figure in early country music, whose career spanned from the 1930s through the 1960s. Rising to fame through radio programs like the National Barn Dance and the Grand Ole Opry, he became known for his warm baritone voice and crossover appeal that brought country music to wider audiences. Foley recorded numerous hits, including gospel songs like “Peace in the Valley,” which sold millions and showcased his deep religious influence. In addition to his music career, he was a prominent radio and television personality, most notably hosting the popular TV show Ozark Jubilee, one of the first network programs dedicated to country music. His success helped bridge the gap between traditional country, pop, and gospel, paving the way for later mainstream acceptance of the genre. Despite facing financial and personal struggles later in life, Foley remained a respected pioneer whose contributions significantly shaped the growth and popularity of country music in America.

Life is Good Except When It’s Not

Red married Pauline Cox in February of 1933 and shortly after Pauline gave birth to a daughter Betty who weighed 1 pound and 14 ounces. Pauline died about a day after her and Red’s baby girl was born with her death related to childbirth. On August 9, 1933, Foley married his second wife, Eva Alaine Overstake. Known during her solo career as Judy Martin, she was one of the Three Little Maids on National Barn Dance and a sister of country music songwriter Jenny Lou Carson. Red and Eva had three daughters. After the birth of their second child Eva began to suffer from depression and a heart ailment. On November 16, 1951, Eva was well enough to attend her husband’s show. Unfortunately she took an overdose of sleeping pills and was found dead the next morning. Eva is buried to the left of Red Foley.

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

Woodlawn Memorial Park

660 Thompson Lane

Nashville, Tennessee, 37204

USA

North America

Map:

South section of Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville, Tennessee

Grave Location:

Graceland Section, Lot 290, Space 5

Grave Location Description

The massive cemetery is divided into two distinct sections – South Side and North Side Of Thompson Lane (North is the main part of cemetery). Turn into the smaller, South section of the cemetery and drive past the Companion Terrace section and park about 100 feet down the road. Country music legend Red Foley is buried in the 3rd row of the Graceland section, directly across from the Hillcrest section.

Grave Location GPS

36.1099066654962, -86.76147532738985

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FAQ's

Red Foley was born on June 17, 1910.

Red Foley was born in Blue Lick, Kentucky.

Red Foley died on September 19, 1968.

Red Foley died in Howard Johnson Motel, Lincoln Highway, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Red Foley was 58.

The cause of death was Heart attack.

Red Foley's grave is in Woodlawn Memorial Park

Videos Featuring Red Foley:

Red Foley Peace in the Valley Steal Away

Red Foley - Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy 1955

Billy Walker Tells a Story About Red Foley and His Passing

The Forgotten Gospel Legend | Red Foley’s Tragic Final Performance

Bobby Lord tells story about Red Foley

Comedy With Hank Williams, Red Foley And Minnie Pearl (Live At The AFRS Shows/1950)

Red Foley