#2 Merle Haggard's Memorial Service @Valley Baptist Church With honor and respect Discover The Word .com puts out this message on line and in memory of a country and Western legend and friend Merle Haggard April 6, 1937-April 6, 2016. An American country singer and legend. We hope that you enjoy the memory and memorial service and hear the stories from Merle's family and friends. This video tells it all. Dr. Jim used to do the guitar work on Merle's Martin D-45's when he worked with Gene Moles. Dr. Jim grew up off of Edison Hwy in Bakersfield, California, where all the great country and Western music originated. Dr. Phil Neighbors co-wrote and book with Fuzzy Owens called "Merle Haggard, Bonnie Owens & Me". Many country & Western legends were members of or affiliated with Valley Baptist Church in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Jim's family were part of the Bakersfield Sound. Junior Phillips, Dr. Jim's father played with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Bill Woods, and many others .Dr.Jim's Brother Jimmy Robert Phillips played and sang with them all and Dr. Jim worked on their instruments. This message we put out on mother's day in memory of Merle's Mother "Mamma Tried". This memorial service is quite a Gospel experience as you will note.
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