Grave of Jerry Clower
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Howard Gerald "Jerry" Clower was born in Liberty, Mississippi. and began a two-year stint in the Navy after graduating from high school in 1944. Upon his discharge, in 1946, he was a Radioman Third Class (RMN3) and had earned the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (with two bronze service stars), and the World War II Victory Medal.
He studied agriculture at Mississippi State University, where he played college football and was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. After finishing school in 1951, Clower worked as a county agent and later as a seed salesman. He became a fertilizer salesman for Mississippi Chemical in 1954.
By 1954, Clower had developed a reputation for telling funny stories to boost his sales. Tapes of Clower's speaking engagements wound up in the hands of Edwin "Big Ed" Wilkes and Bud Andrews in Lubbock, Texas, who had him make a better-quality recording which they promoted. MCA Records later awarded The Coon Hunt a platinum record for sales in excess of $1 million at the retail level.
At first, Clower took orders at his speaking engagements, selling 8000 copies on the Lemon record label. In time, Wilkes sent a copy to Grant Turner at WSM radio in Nashville, and when Turner played it on the air, Clower said "that thing busted loose." MCA was soon knocking on Clower's door, offering him a contract. Once MCA began distribution in 1971, Jerry Clower from Yazoo City, Mississippi Talkin' retailed more than a million dollars over 10 months and stayed in the top 20 on the country charts for 30 weeks.
Clower's first on-stage engagement occurred in the early 1970s when country radio station owner and show promoter, Marshall Rowland (WQIK, Jacksonville; WDEN, Macon; WQYK, Tampa), received an early Clower recording ("The Coon Huntin' Story") which was met with rave reviews by his station's listeners in Jacksonville. Rowland contacted Clower and offered him an airplane ticket and a few hundred dollars to come open for an upcoming tour Rowland had booked with Charley Pride.
Clower arrived back-stage for the Saturday night show at the Jacksonville Coliseum, but Pride's manager Jack Johnson refused to allow it because Clower was non-union. Rowland averted the situation by putting Clower on stage while the lights were up and people were still entering the Coliseum. Clower performed for about 30 minutes. Pride, who watched from backstage, is said to have then taken Clower under his wing.
His stories often featured the Ledbetters, a quintessential Southern, country folk. Clower made 27 full-length recordings in his 27-year career as a professional entertainer (not counting "best of" compilations).With one exception, all the recordings were released by MCA. The exception was Ain't God Good, which Clower recorded with MCA's blessing at a worship service.
In 1973, Clower became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and continued to perform there regularly until his death. Clower died in August 1998 following heart bypass surgery; he was 71 years old.
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻 💜
The remoteness and low key surroundings of Gerrys final resting place was surprising thank you for making the effort to show his fans
Thank you for watching.
Rest in Peace GREAT STORY TELLER ❤
Thank you for this! A storytelling legend
Fantastic memories❤
Thx for sharing.
Id like to thank you for your time and efforts toward Jerrys legacy. With all due respect I appreciated him as much as you do. I was raised by my Great grandparents and I got introduced to him at an early age. I been listening to him my whole life and try to share his album/skits to as many people as I can. He was a great inspiration as well as a great witness for God. Again,i thank you for many people for the respect you have shared.
Thanks for the post.
I enjoyed the visit to Jerry's grave , keep up the great work ! ! ! and God Bless you .
Thank you
Thanks!
Yes Sir thank you for making me feel good of thinking about the past . I was asked by my grandma to go with her to see him in Warren Arkansas, what a great time thanks for the wake up of a past memory!!!
Thank you for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Was he at the Pink Tomato festival?
I visited his home . You past it going the graveyard. His housekeeper Mrs. Hough let me into a two car garage converted into a museum. His red suit and gold records were in there. All kinds of memorabilia.
While visiting his grave , I let my dog of the rope to stretch her legs. She immediately went into those woods. I couldn't see her but could hear a horse whinnying and running around. My dog was chasing the horse. That's a good way for a dog to get shot by the farmer. Finally she came back through the brambles. She was slightly cut up , wet , covered in mud and horse poo.
I got her back on the rope. She was panting as much as I was. I was upset and concerned , she was happy and smiling.
As I got to my vehicle , I turned and looked back. My concern turned to laughter. I figured ol Jerry was looking down and laughing too.
The people of that area are golden , just like Jerry. I'll visit again this Sept.
We miss you Jerry. This country needs more christen comedians like Jerry. Good clean comedians.
This video brings back a lot of memories for me. I too grew up listing and watching Jerry....my how times have changed. The clip you have here was shot from a high school not far from me. (Chase High School / Rutherford County, NC) He was larger than life for many of us, so I find his unassuming grave site somewhat interesting. But that is the way he would wanted, as he has moved on to his reward he so often spoke of while on stage. Loved the video!!
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I visited his gravesite last November - his wife Homerline and his brother Sonny are buried right there, as well - he’s right at the treeline at the far north end of East Fork Cemetery
Good clean humor...love it ♥️
I had a chance to meet him in 78 but by luck, my football team was playing for the county championship. I was pretty tore up on what to do when the sponsor of the shows wife, my teacher had told him I was his greatest fan he sent word by her that he understood ( she had made it where I could meet him after the show but I didn’t know that at the time). And he had told her if he was in the same situation he wouldn’t come see him his self. And for us to go out and win that game which we did. The next day at school she gave me my ticket stub and a couple of things Mr. Clower had signed for me. I don’t think there’s been a week go by after that day, that when I heard he was going to be on tv or the radio that I’ve missed. Love your channel.
That’s an awesome story. Thanks for watching and the kind words!
Good memories riding with my father in a 68 yellow Plymouth, listening to Jerry Clower on an 8 track.
I appreciate you taking the time to doing this. Jeremy Flower’s was a wonderful story teller. My family so enjoyed listening to him. Good memories.
I grew up around Tuscaloosa Ala and heard Jerry's comedy on the radio many times but never saw him perform live. In 1997 my 5 year old son and I were traveling from Dallas to my parents home in Northport Ala. We were tired and getting late so we stopped at a hotel in Meridian, Miss. The next morning we were at the front desk with several others who were checking out. I was wearing casual clothes and was barefoot. From behind me I heard that unmistakable voice say " My that's a fine looking boy and your Daddy ain't got no shoes" we talked for a few minutes while waiting in line for our turn. I will never forget that surprise meeting and my son who is 30 yrs old still remembers him as well. So happy I got to meet the man in person because he was the character in his stories not so actor.
Thanks for the stories and funny tales!
Thanks you
Thanks for sharing! Your Great
The old timers here where I live in the Florida panhandle used to tell stories about Jerry when he used to come here to sell seeds at the farmers co-op. He came here a lot doing shows at the national guard armory and school gyms. I saw him a couple of times before he made it big
Thank You for making this happen. I was able to see Jerry Clower 3 times live. He even came to our little town in Arkansas during the County Fair. He wore a suit with a big Raccoon 🦝 patch. He put on some kind of live show too. He always preached at the end of every show or recording He ever done. My Dad would almost lose his breath laughing so hard. So many great memories listening & seeing Mr Jerry Clowers live. Thanks so much for bringing his resting place to view. I really appreciate it.
LOVE AND MISS JERRY!
I saw him in Jemison,Alabama. He came by himself in a Cadillac and left by himself and a big old Cadillac. I’ll never forget how kind he was. Don Willams was also there that night singing. Good stories and good music.
I am from outside of Richmond Virginia. My dad played numerous albums of Jerry Clower when I was young coming up as a child. Back then I didn't know what to think of it because I didn't understand it. The past 10 years or so from today I've learned to love and get such an understanding of Jerry Clowers witty, humorous, forever more laughterous(probably as Jerry clower would say himself) way did he displayed and showed to everybody. I always take time to use reference of what Jerry Clower puts out there to different people that I know, because it just hits home to me in a way to describe certain things to certain people. I want to thank you personally for doing what you do I have done some research on Jerry myself and this helps me further that research. Jerry Clower was a humorous and he definitely knew how to connect with people. I can't help but to have things kind of hit home with how he says them certain things. Thank you for your time, your services and all the extra you put in between to do this for everybody!!
A truck I had for years had the old satellite trial on it, and it was never taken off. I used to listen to the comedy channels all the time, and Jeff and Larry's had Jerry Clower on it a lot, but since it was the trial, I never knew who it was, just that I laughed hysterically at when he was on. I eventually was able to figure it out bc my wife's newer car, that we used for travel, we had a full subscription put in. I've been down a rabbit hole of his since. His records are great, his "Ain't God Great" album was just as good as his others.
My favorite story was Ole Brumey Wasn’t Treein’ A Coon” about Marcel being late for school and was telling the teacher why he was late . He said they were having trouble with weasels getting their chickens . He said that they heard a ruckus coming from the hen house about 3 that morning , so Papa got up out of bed and woke him up and told him the weasels were getting their chickens again . He said that Papa wore a nightgown to bed and nothing else , so when he grabbed his shotgun , thumb cocked it and eased around the corner of the hen house , my best coon dog Ole Brumey came up behind him , cold nosed him under that nightgown , he said I’ve been picking chickens ever since!😂😂
Thank u for another great story owsome you tell these story very well 👍
I listened to jerry as a child and loved his stories! One of my favorites was the coon hunts he went on and his famous football story of playing Alabama
Great video ty
Very funny man thank you for sharing
He was born in 1926, the year Harry Houdini died. 🌹 I met Jerry in Knoxville TN when I was a kid. 😊 JC Penny had brought him in for their grand opening at West Town Mall. He mentions his first 🏈 football game being against the VOLS in Knoxville.
Being born and raise in Amite “A mit” county with family all around there , Jerry Clower was a gem , he commanded a room when he walked in . He liked to hang out at the local pharmacy in Liberty to drink coffee with the boys … He will always be missed … One of the Greatest story tellers, clean comedians and patriarchs with his family . RIP Jerry Route 4 Liberty Ms
All my family say A mit county too. Jerry is the GOAT.
I'm from that area too. It's funny that you mention the group that hung out at Liberty Drug Store. I usually tell the same story. Mr. Clower's MS State coffee mug is still hanging on the hook where he left it over 20 years ago.
I absolutely loved him. I still do. Thank you for doing this for him.. My mom died in 1992, and I can still hear her laughing at his stories..
Rip to you r mom bro
A lovely tribute...👏👏
Might be the middle of nowhere to most, but he's "Home", in more ways than one.
#1, He's resting in the soil of the place he called/made his home. And,
#2, As a Christian, he's finally home with his Lord.
Jerry Clower was a country man, a man's, man, a southern gentleman, but above all of that, he was a Godly man. He never had to resort to profanity or vulgarity or innuendo to get a laugh. He just knew how to relate a story so
everyone could see the humor in it.
The impressive part was, take note of his head stone. Nothing over the top, garrish, or saying look at me. A truly humble but great man, an American treasure, Jerry Clower!
❤❤❤
A TRUE comic LEGEND!!!!!!!!
I miss this man!!
one of my favorite of all time good job sir
My dad’s favorite! I haven’t heard his name in years! Thank you!
I really enjoyed seeing the final resting place of Jerry Clower. He meant a lot to me and my family. I grew up listening to him and without a doubt he was the greatest story teller ever. RIP GOAT
My Dad loved Jerry Clower. We listened to a tape of his over and over again. My favorite story was Tater's Moped, and the cameo he did in Ray Steven's "Southern Air"
Great video 👍
I still listen to him regularly Rest in peace Jerry.
Great video Jerry Clower was a legend
A true American treasure
Great video..i also grew up with the beast comedian of my time Jerry Clower ..Still laughing at his so clean stories . Miss those days with the family growing up .Roll tide from south Alabama
Behind the graveyard over there were those horses are I’ve got friends that gather and we always bring him a moon pie and RC cola like he mentioned in his jokes.
I met him in Opp , Al once in 1995!! Great guy, and I have his autograph.
Did you find any Ledbetters in the cemetery?
Jerry was one of the greats and a class act.
From agricultural chemical salesman to stand up comic.
If they made a movie about his life no one would believe it.
I loved Jerry too just so you know good holds one fun not dirty just good ckea laughter
He was hilarious story teller
Awesome job,Glad to see you putting a picture and video of the person you are giving respect to. Thank You
This brought back some memories. She always had Jerry playing. Thanks for the video as always.
Jerry Clower was the best , he was clean you could take the whole family to see hem . Jerry talk a lot about the Ledbetter family . Jerry was funny and humorous . now I am going to watch me some Jerry Clower . Thank for sharing .
I heard Jerry Clower speak at First Baptist Church-Houston and he did a great job blending his brand of humor and the gospel- Rest in peace God bless your family my condolences
My uncle was a promoter and became good friends with Jerry Clower and his family
Great memories from Jerry. In the mid 70's I worked for Sutherland Lumber Company & Jerry did commercials for Sutherlands. A few of us got to go to lunch with him when he visted our store & the stories he told us. I believe the story that you mentioned about the truck & horn & mule was The Plantin Buggle. Dammit Ray was another good one. He made you laugh without any profanity. Thx for the memories.
Jerry Clower was one of the few people who ever made me truly laugh. And I still laugh at his stories to this day. My favorite of his stories was the one about Marcel And The Beer Joint. Rest In Peace, Jerry Clower.
I never heard of him but he was very funny. Thanks for sharing.
He was great
Thanks for sharing. I still listen to him today. I have him on spotify.
Looove Jerry. What a blessing he has been to my life. Nice to see the "high ground".
I'm Black, and i look at Jerry Clower as my Grandpa.
Jerry Clower was and is the best comedian ever!
it's prounounced A Mitt, LOL
While serving in the army I met one of the Ledbetter family members in the army serving his country. In basic training and I ask about his family and we just had a good time laughing others just look at us like we were crazy if only they knew about his family history.
Great story. I love how you tell your stories. Great listening to them. Thanks again for sharing 😊
Now that was a funny story about him playing college football
I played football with his son Ray at Holmes Jr. College in 1972.
I loved his stories and I loved the fact he didn't cuss and the stories were hilarious.
His wife just recently passed.
Before your video even started I can hear Jerry’s voice talking about Marcel Ledbetter.. lol
I just seen this in your channel, it popped up on my timeline. Jerry was funny. They guys I work with listen to him cause of me. We are all under 40
Jerry was one of the best
@@BackRoads1 Yes sir he was. There is a radio station out of Addison Al, we pick it up in Dodge City and they play old country up to the 90s and good clean comedy like him
I loved Jerry Clower. Thanks for visiting his final resting place. Ive got a bunch of his albums on cassette stored away. I might just get them out and get a laugh once again
Loved Jerry. Saw him speak in Little Elm Texas, a benefit for the firefighters. He seemed so tired at the time. Good experience. I won’t ever forget!
I go by Jerry’s house in Yazoo a couple times a month. Sure wish he was still there.
He was a crazy man I love to here is jokes you are the best thank you for sharing
I grew up listening to him. "Knock him out, John."
always loved Jerry, he could be funny and humorous w/o being dirty and putting anyone down. I know his widow passed away a few yrs back, i think her name was Homerline. Remember hearing him on Sunday Morning after church on the radio program Country Crossroads with the late Bill Mack
I love your channel! Jerry was born the same year as my daddy and they came up hard during the depression. I remember my daddy saying I don’t see how city folks made it. We lived off the land and hunted and grew crops. I am sure Jerry came up the same way.
There will never be another Jerry Clower. Christian, comedian, great American.
I met Clower once when he came to Lubbock Texas to be on the Big Ed radio show...He was featured on that radio show many times over the years...
Justin Wilson Jerry my favorite story teller!
I am and have been a Jerry clower fan most of my life. It would have great if you would have walked around and found some of the Ledbetter that I would imagine are buried there too. I used to work with a man who grew up in Macomb and knew some of the Ledbetter family Jerry talked about.
Since I’ve done that video I have wished I did it to. To visit Marcels grave would be a honor.
I loved to listen to Jerry, listened to him while I was in the Marine Corps.
I have visited his grave too. It is in the middle of nowhere for sure.Jerry and his wife are closer to the treeline
Jerry was one of my favorite entertainers as a kid growing up. I still listen to his videos on TH-cam. That is a sad graveyard. Why would they bury Jerry in such a sad lonesome place? Someone needs to clean up those grave markers. It's sad they were ignored like that. Cool video thanks for sharing.
That bull story is his best
I love Jerry Clower
as you face the cemetery from the road, Jerry is on your left
Marcel Ledbetter 🤣 Jerry was a hoot. I loved hearing his stories. ❤️
Jerry Clower you Rest in Peace in God's. MISSISSIPPI
NO ONE could tell one the way Jerry did , so realistic 👍
Yes he actually went through those stories in other words he lived the stories that he told I actually met someone that knew him and he said that Jerry actually live those stories
@@harrythehammer I certainly believe it 👍
My wife and I visited his museum years ago ,we seen the two headed Lynx ,a head @ both ends. My wife asked me if it was real.
Just a few hours ago I searched for and listened to the "Coon hunting story". First time in years. And a couple hours ago you posted this video. Weird. 😊
Thanks
Good clean humor. The stuff that they do now days ain't gotten to listen to.
My neighbor worked for Jerry Clower at Mississippi Chemical Company. My neighbor had pumpkins for sale in his yard and Jerry Clower stood in our yard and said if I was Hugh Woolley's neighbor I would make him get rid of those stinking pimpkins.