Tennessee Ernie Ford

Birth Name:

Ernst Jennings Ford

Birth Date:

February 13, 1919

Birth Place:

Bristol, Tennessee

Death Date:

October 17, 1991

Place of Death:

H. C. A. Reston Hospital Center, Reston, Virginia

Age:

Cause of Death:

Liver failure

Cemetery Name:

Alta Mesa Memorial Park

Claim to Fame:

Music

American singer known for his rich bass-baritone voice in singing country, pop, and gospel, Tennessee Ernie Ford's hit recordings include "The Shotgun Boogie" and "Sixteen Tons". Ford also was a television host and known for his easy going, southern humor, and guest starred on the 'I Love Lucy' show as the popular Cousin Ernie which made him a household name.

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

Alta Mesa Memorial Park

695 Arastradero Road

Palo Alto, California, 94306

USA

North America

Map:

Grave Location:

Urn Garden #1, Lot 242, Plot 1

Grave Location Description

As you enter the cemetery, drive straight as Chapel Road become Oak Grove Way. Stop at the small walkway between Mausoleum #1 and Mausoleum #2. Walk towards the mausoleums and half-way up Tennessee Ernie Ford can be found on the left side about 20 feet from the walkway.