Red Sovine

AKA:

Old Syrup Soper

Birth Name:

Woodrow Wilson Sovine

Birth Date:

July 7, 1917

Birth Place:

Charleston, West Virginia

Death Date:

April 4, 1980

Place of Death:

St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee

Age:

Cause of Death:

Massive abdominal bleeding caused by a lacerated spleen, liver and fractured ribs and sternum

Cemetery Name:

Woodlawn Memorial Park

Claim to Fame:

Music

Associates:

Cowboy Copas

Red Sovine was an American country music singer and songwriter associated with country western truck-and-trailer tradegy ballads, particularly those recited as narratives but set to music. A minor star in country western circles, Red had a loyal fan base both in the U.S. and United Kingdom. During the 1960s Red became a legend by truckers with the release of "Phantom 309", "Giddy Up and Go" and his only #1 hit "Teddy Bear" (a story about a crippled boy and his CB radio). "Little Joe" is a tale of a trucker and his devoted canine friend, which became his last hit. This last story features the Teddy Bear character, who can now walk.

In The End …

On April 4, 1980, Sovine suffered a heart attack while driving in southern Nashville, causing him to run a red light and strike an oncoming vehicle. The other driver, 25-year-old Edgar Primm, and he were transported to St. Thomas Hospital. While Primm was treated and released for minor facial injuries, Sovine died shortly after arrival. According to a preliminary autopsy, Sovine sustained massive abdominal bleeding caused by a lacerated spleen and liver, and fractured ribs and sternum.

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

Woodlawn Memorial Park

660 Thompson Lane

Nashville, Tennessee, 37204

USA

North America

Map:

Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville, Tennessee

Grave Location:

Good Shepherd, Lot 111, Space C1

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). Directly across the street from the main offices of Woodlawn Memorial and Cross Mausoleum is the burial section called Good Shepherd. In the middle of the section is a white statue about 8 feet tall. As you walk towards the statue from the parking lot count about 8 rows past the statue and then turn right and count another 8 memorials. Country and Western Hall of Fame member Red Sovine is buried about 30 feet from the statue with his wife.

Grave Location GPS

36.116556, -86.758828

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FAQ's

Red Sovine was born on July 7, 1917.

Red Sovine was born in Charleston, West Virginia.

Red Sovine died on April 4, 1980.

Red Sovine died in St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee.

Red Sovine was 62.

The cause of death was Massive abdominal bleeding caused by a lacerated spleen, liver and fractured ribs and sternum.

Red Sovine's grave is in Woodlawn Memorial Park

Videos Featuring Red Sovine:

Phantom 309 Red Sovine

Sad Song Teddy Bear by Red Sovine

Red Sovine - Roses for Mama

The Heartbreaking Tragedy Of Red Sovine

Porter Wagoner Show - Guest, Red Sovine (1970)

Watch YouTube video titled The Sad Ending Of Red Sovine

Red Sovine