THE OBIT PATROL

Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Rudy Williams

Trumpeter was the "mayor of Beale Street" -- via the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

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AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 8:00 AM
Beale street will never be the same again. RIP Rudy.
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