Ray Price's Memorial Service FULL

December 22,2013 Mt Pleasant TX

[@TheGaryJonesJr]

I was there. My dad played lead guitar for him for 20 years. I grew up calling Ray grandpa. It shamed me that none of the Cherokee Cowboys was asked to play at the tribute or the funeral. Ray will be missed very much. I loved him so much that i cant explain. I have many memories of traveling with him and my dad on the road. I learned so much from him. Please keep Cliff in your prayers. He is hurting bad from all of this. Best Regards, Gary D. Jones Jr. Son of an official Cherokee Cowboy.

[@bluefeatherlf5124]

We understand Gary. God bless you.

[@sovbo101]

No words can replace your Grandpa, I still miss mine, too. Peace to you and yours.

[@jeaniewilson2044]

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[@dennismarthaler5892]

A truly great Country Western Music legends has passed away, Ray had such a graceful and clear voice! My favorite sung has been and will always be For the Good Times! There never be another singer with such mellow voice. R.I.P. Ray

[@dieterbartels205]

Ja er war und ist für mich ein ganz grosser Erfolg und auch ein guter Mensch.❤😇

[@nellhard1817]

As if i was attending my favorite singers funeral again ...today, i am as sad yet so happy to be here.I have many memories of THE RAY PRICE...I am 78 years of age..and all mt adult life was a listener to him i even attended several dances ...got kissed on my hand my him....What a thrill it was...his singing was the best...of the best...and so nice to dance to. I say...what a HERO HE WAS ans will remain in my heart forever...I send my condolences to hid family. He was ONE OF A KIND... for sure. A ROLE MODEL FOR ALL AMERICAN MEN. Amen....I am in Texas..78947

[@artbarton4559]

One of our greatest singers he will be truly missed

[@philparkhurst146]

I'm an old buzzard 79 years old. I got hooked on Ray Price when I was in high school at 16 years old. In those days our dates curfew was 10:30pm. So we double dated all the time. My good buddy Jerry & I would go to a cafe after our dates , eat red chile enchiladas, play pool and play the juke box. I must have spent $100 on Rays' City Lights at 6 plays for a quarter. To this day that is my all time favorite song by my all time favorite artist. I was lucky enough to see Ray in concert after missing him in concert for 4 different times . I got an autographed ball cap and t-shirt at that concert. What a gentleman ! I guess that might make his oldest "groupie" in my 60's. RIP , Ray. You truly defined what country music should be !!

[@countrydj2]

Thinking of Ray on the anniversary of his passing. Glad he’s no longer suffering. RIP to one of the best.

[@richcrisp5606]

Mr. Price performed at Oklahoma State Penitentiary in 1977. My father worked there and Mr. Price came over after the show. He was such a nice man. Very personable and kind. Still have my parents albums of him. Great voice. Real country music.

[@charlesturner8587]

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[@charlesturner8587]

P Lo Lo.

[@Bobbi776]

My husband and I saw him twice. Once at Bass Hall in Fort Worth, Texas. Then in Weatherford, Texas. He put on a wonderful concert.

[@dorarobertson3608]

Twice ❤❤ Blessed

[@daveb9342]

Brilliant arrangement of Ray's best with a couple of hymns by the pianist. Good job!

[@bettynorthcutt2739]

I have been listening to Ray sing since 1970 .beautiful voice.

[@bettynorthcutt2739]

A sad day but we have his music. He is out of pain and in the arm's of Jesus.

[@bettynorthcutt2739]

I listen to his music. Ever day.

[@bettynorthcutt2739]

Beautiful voice

[@bettynorthcutt2739]

He is not sick any more.

[@robertrouse4264]

Ray came off the stage for a break one night in Longview Texas. He took the time to stop and speak to me for a few seconds. I was very impressed.

[@buddylowe2929]

The master of country music, bar none. There will never, ever be another.

[@buddylowe2929]

Eddie Stubb's said it all.

[@nashvillescout]

Ray gave me license for the very first song I ever recorded. I love this man, and styled my music after him. If I ever could I would love to do a tribute album to nothing but his music. The man had class! Plus he taught me how to dress on stage. May the Lord continue to use you even now.

[@artmcpharlin6730]

My dads favorite song "Danny Boy" was played at his funeral. He was 99 and I miss him very much.

[@e.a.rosales8838]

Thank you for posting this wonderful memorial befitting a CLASS ACT that was Ray Price. I am so pleased to have seen this.Again, thank you. Eddie Rosales , Long Beach CA.

[@rmhand]

Thank you for sharing Ray Price's beautiful memorial. The gentleman from the Opry was the best!!! I'm only sorry I never got to see Mr. Price in concert, but am a huge fan of his music.

[@susangarner3577]

Eddie Stubbs is the greatest DJ ever and a class act wonderful man!

[@albertweimer6061]

Ray Price was one of the greatest singer of all time

[@finleytron]

Ray was the high water mark in country music. I doubt we will ever see his like again.Now he belongs to the ages. Rest in peace knowing you made a difference and will never be forgotten

[@j.curtishall2958]

A huge fan of Ray for many years. Wore out several pairs of shoes dancing to his music. He will be missed, no one will fill his shoes. Good bye & RIP Ray. JC Hall

[@seniorLu48]

One of the greatest country singers of all time, whenever Ray came up with a new song and you listen it on the radio, you knew exactly who it was...none other than Ray Price. May God have you in the highest of places Ray, God Bless.

[@vendanges3]

Back in 2009 I saw Mr. Ray Price in the opening act of Willie Nelson and I will remember Mr. Price's performance for as long as I live!

[@Leann68]

He was amazing RIP Ray Price 😢

[@jerryv.397]

Sad to say, But Mr. Price is 1 of The Very, Very Few Greats in C/W Music I Never Got to see in A Live Concert. I do have All of Mr. Prices music and was in the USAF in the 50's & 60s and we always got together with our C/W Music when not on duty and Mr. Ray was always at the top. I recently watched the 4 part Series of Mr.Price on "Family Countrys Reunion" on RFDTV. And it absolutely superb. His Voice Control was as Good as it was 55 years ago. Absolutely "Perfect". God Bless & Hold Mr. Ray Close__Lord__. Thank You"

[@teresamcdaniel8873]

I love Ray Price; I was raised on him..still have my moms vinyls always will.

[@dandelion121276]

We will always remember your music and your loving voice your a music legend and we will see you someday my friend God bless, to the friends and family of Ray, thank you for sharing this

[@robertwiggins551]

The gift to sing is definitely a gift from GOD. But the gift to love your fans and being kind and warm to them. Is a choice from a wonderful gifted man who choose to sing and love at the same time. He rode the sunshine and he danced in The rains. And he left a beautiful Mark on our hearts forever.

[@marygreenwalt9535]

I loved his music ,good dancing music. RIP

[@KLUNKET]

I wish I had been able to attend this service. I am nobody to Ray Price, other than just another one of millions of people who loved him. I consider myself very fortunate that I did have the opportunity to meet him briefly a few times. It has been over a year now since Ray has passed away and I still have trouble believing it. I have a brief Ray Price story that really sums up who Ray Price the man was to me. Years ago I took my wife to see Ray for our anniversary. I had seen Ray many times before, but this time I had gotten the idea to ask if Ray Price could sing the song "The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" for my wife on our anniversary. I thought that would be the greatest gift to my lovely wife that would just mean the world to her... We came early to the show, and I was able to talk my wife in to going to the bathroom by stating "if you go now you wont have to go during the show!" So she ran off to the bathroom. I just wanted rid of her long enough to try and give her a REAL surprise! While she was in the bathroom I mustered up all of my courage and approached someone in Ray's entourage and asked them if they could ask Ray Price to sing the song "The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" as a surprise for my wife on our anniversary. The person was short with me and shut me down pretty quickly by rolling his eyes and saying "Ray doesn't do requests or dedications" and walked away from me. I regretted bothering Ray's employee as I thought I had upset him or bothered him. I was sad obviously, but was still excited to see Ray as always. Unbeknownst to me Ray Price had been in the other room just a few feet from where I had approached his employee, he had been doing an interview with a radio announcer and he must have overheard my request. As I was walking away through the crowd of people to go and find my wife someone tapped my shoulder and said "excuse me"... I turned around and it was Ray Price! I was nearly speechless... He said "what is your wife's name son?" I told him... he then shook my hand, smiled and said "thanks for coming out tonight". Then he walked back into the room he had been in stopping briefly for a picture or two for folks in the crowd that were obviously excited to see him in person. I didn't say a word to my wife about it even though I was dying to tell her of my encounter. During the show he did the song and told the audience that it was our anniversary and we stood up briefly as everyone clapped for us. She was so excited that she cried hysterically!! After the show Ray sat at an autograph booth and we waited at the end of the line to see him. She could barely speak (as she was starstruck) but managed to say "thank you so much for that Mr. Price, it meant a lot"... He stood up and put his arm around her and said "Awww, I was happy to do it honey", and hugged and kissed her on the cheek! He wished us a happy anniversary. She floated on a cloud for months after that! My wife (TO THIS DAY) tells everybody she knows that story!!! I wonder if Ray really knew how much it truly meant to her? That brief moment of his time gave her an unforgettable, magical memory to last a lifetime! Maybe it is true that Ray didn't normally do requests or dedications, so I'm not sure why he decided to do it for us that night. All I do know is that his kindness meant the world to us. We love you Ray Price- always have, always will. You meant so much to so many people. Thank you for the music and the memories my friend...

[@austinteutsch]

KLUNKET What a great story to tell your grandkids. Ray Price was the true Texas gentleman. When I saw him in 2007, there wasn't a dry eye in the house at the sound of a man who will go down as one of the top three SINGERS of all time.

[@LuisFigueroa-wn7rr]

austin teutsch Who are the other two?

[@jeriw]

KLUNKET You know, Ray was not a self centered man. He was as down to earth as you could get. He had a big heart and he was always out there rooting for us ordinary working people. He was truly one of us, he just had a better voice than we did.

[@KLUNKET]

jeriw Agreed. Ray was a true country gentleman and I miss him terribly as I know we all do. Did you get his last album? My God was it beautiful. I recently listened to an interview with Janie Price and she said on some of those sessions Ray was so weak from Chemotherapy that he could barely stand- yet when he breathed into that microphone gold came out as always. What an amazing man.

[@jeriw]

KLUNKET Yes that last CD is beautiful no doubt. I was at his last concert May 4, 2013. You could tell he didn't feel well but with his son's and band's help, he did the concert of a lifetime. It's like he knew it was his last one.

[@drjvaughan]

ray price was a great voice in country music. i always love to hear that guy sing one day i will tell him so on the other side

[@MstanhopeTX]

I would have loved to hear his band play gospel songs at his memorial service. Miss you Ray. I also lost my idol and mentor George Jones the same year.

[@sovbo101]

I havn't watched this whole thing yet, but I want to thank you ahead of time.

[@lilamonse3528]

best love songs ever and ever, no one will replace him

[@leelarson6534]

If you look at what Country-Western music has turned into in recent times, you'd agree that 'Ray took it with him' when he died. One of a kind.

[@austinteutsch]

This lawyer is probably one of the last honest lawyers left in America. A Christian lawyer? Say it ain't so! Wonderful speech on behalf of the honorable Ray Price. Ray was a gentleman right up to the end of THIS life and stood proud as he entered the Kingdom of Heaven. I saw Ray the last time when he was 81 in Poteet, Texas at the Strawberry Festival. There wasn't a dry eye in the house as everyone saw just how great this man was. He was unreal, almost spiritual. Old cowboys took off their hats while their wives dabbled at their eyes with hankies. It was like a church service with beer and BBQ. Funny at the time, but so moving and it was a day I'll never forget. As a musician of 40 plus years, I can tell you no one and I mean no one can sing like Mr. Ray Price.

[@roykearns3099]

I first saw Ray at the Cowtown auditorium in the stockyards Ft Worth around 53 or 54. I have always liked his music & I played drums at different Bars on Exchange St. & I loved the 2/4 shuffle beat to his music. I moved to Mt Pleasant in 2008 & working at Walmart as a greeter I saw Ray often as he came to shop until the times that he was weakening.

[@ProudMasterMason]

Ray was a GREAT MAN. i grew up on his music. He called my papa on his birthday and my papa..well thats too long a story...ended he called twicw and papa called bs on it. He finally bought it and my made it happen. Thanks..Ray Mom and Papa...miss you all

[@timothydunn4128]

"Don't look so sad, I know it's over" Great sendoff for one of the class acts in show business. Thank god for "the good times" this gentle giant gave us. Thanks Mrs. Price for the love and care you gave him towards the end. I'm sure he would say "You're the best thing that ever happened to me" He is now in the "Crazy Arms" of the Lord!

[@ropermrmeredith06]

beautiful service.we will miss mr. ray

[@sovbo101]

What a good service, I hope mine will be a tenth that good. Have always loved you Ray.

[@lilamonse3528]

I always loved his voice , always knew on the first note, what he was singing

[@VidTubeWatch]

I believe Merle Haggard was walking down the center aisle around 15:58 on the right in the white jacket.

[@Stonecoldcwbys]

Ya know you always hear there will never be another!!! Well in this case is true!!!!! There will never be another Ray Price...And never has been!!!!! Again RIP Buddy!!!!

[@debrakraft4818]

God bless you Ray Price, we miss you man RIP, may you fly with the angels and fill the heavens with your sweet loving voice Amen. Ps I'm working on singing a few of your songs Ray, believe me Tom Kraft is no Ray Price but I love his work and his spirit. Have to run will stop and say hi soon God bless your family and may God always have their backs.

[@davidhayes2938]

I had the pleasure of seeing Ray in concert in Tulsa, OK years ago and he then became my all time favorite in country music. I would love to find a concert that some fan might have recorded at some time. Please let me know if anyone has one. Thank You!

[@user-qz6bp8bs5x]

When they put real music like Ray's on the radio..I'll turn it back on,!!!

[@user-oo9jg3ot4s]

Janie I loved rays music very much he was a very good man he was so special to all I love ed him very much

[@sarahparmer2773]

my favorite singer of alltimes,

[@TerryHarpole-kp2rj]

I live in Maben, Mississippi, and a friend just told me about this. This is the first time I have seen this. It was very nice. Thanks for posting this.

[@albert.dominguez6172]

the master is gone, and will be missed.

[@donlasee5751]

I learned almost all my singing ability from listening to him and Marty Robbins.

[@mmmoroi]

What an awsome way to go!

[@tvtommm]

My first inspiration

[@lynpoulter7231]

Went to the Plant City Strawberry Festival if Fla to see him perform loved him then love him even now

[@boofert.washington2499]

Opening song was written for him by Willie, if I'm not mistaken.

[@randyandteresameyers]

he is resting near my Grandmother in Mt. Pleasant, Tx.

[@drjvaughan]

were can i get one

[@xavajackson1983]

I want to know to played at his memorial sercieve

[@reneebrown4639]

he was there

[@CalLewisLundgren]

Sure miss Ray

[@dianefvann9180]

What year did Ray place passaway in

[@weakroul7032]

I like the sing

[@reneebrown4639]

[@MrBuckshot44]

what a wonderful tribute from Eddie Stubbs.............

[@watchdog1938]

I met Ray at Lacombe A.B Canada in Nov 1958 He was touring with Ernie Tubbs, Skeeter Davis.Buddy Emmons,I was an assistent to Mr, Frank Gay who made hand built custom guitars, We brought a guitar that Ray had asked to see, He took us to his room at the hotel and he tried out the guitar and was impressed. We had just finished Johnny Hortons , Webb Pierce,Carl Smiths Guitars, Ray liked the guitar's tone and asked for some extra mods, to be added I am a jazz , western swing player and Frank Gay was a Classical and Jazz Guitarist.We jammed it up till the Hotel Manager Threatened to Kick All of us out.May God Bless Ray;s Soul. Jim Savoy.

[@lowla66]

I love Ray Price -- I am listening to this service and I sincerely feel that it did him injustice. Who talks about lawyers and wills at a memorial service? Sad :(

[@jeriw]

Sadly it's all about money. if you listen to the interviews and all the publicity shows going on, it's like Ray never had a son. Really sad. AND NO I have never been to a Memorial where they discussed wills. Something a bit odd there. Maybe trying to convince people that Ray was not medicated at the time of it being signed? Time will tell.

[@MaryABJM]

+jeriw ,I do honestly believe that Lawyer was only there to let people know Ray was saved. He didn't stress on money , but what kind of character and his spirituality. Maybe take a another listen .RIP RAY, N I RESPECT THE MAN FOR THINKING OF HIS ETERNAL LIFE WITH THE LORD ,INSTEAD OF HIS MONEY.

[@7550375503]

& may God bless "Babbling" Bill Mack".

[@7550375503]

Bill Mack referred to "The Cherokee Cowboys" as "The Drifting Cowboys" along with his other incessant ramblings.

[@normagould9071]

+Joe Kelly When Hank Williams died, Ray managed his band called "The Drifting Cowboys." That is probably where that came from.

[@7550375503]

Good point Norma. I love Bill, he worked for me at KXOL Radio in '87.

[@wernotgod8129]

Looking at this turnout is terribly sad, but not surprising, considering, Mr. Price was not your typical Media seeker, nor party animal...and if you know this industry at all, when you're hot, you're hot, and when you're not, you're out; and really, who wants a bunch of phonies putting on the ritz. With that said, if I understand correctly, Mr. Price is in a much better place by the grace of His Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ...amen for that! RIP, Ray Price...and your voice will certainly live on until we are no more.

[@austinteutsch]

I could not have said it better. I've been in the music business for 40 years and it's a fickle business BUT it had a few who were above the business by virtue of their personal greatness. Ray Price was one of them. I last saw him in Texas when he was still doing county fairs and the like. He was 81. And still put all these no shows to shame. The country artists of today don't have enough talent to carry Ray Price's dime store coat. RIP Mr. Price. You lived a remarkable life few will ever have the honor to live.

[@wernotgod8129]

austin teutsch Amen, Austin, amen! After 23 years in the industry, I too have seen it all, up front and behind the scenes and it was one of the easiest decisions ever made to walk away in July of 1996; now I must confess, the money would have been pretty sweet today, lol, however, I did what my heart said to do and have never regretted it.

[@MaryHPrice-xt3yx]

Some of Ray music should be playing

[@krokis54]

He is a good pianoplayer, but not at Ray Price funeral. It must be Buddy, Moses Calderon, Buddy Spicher, Darrel McCall, Johnny Bush.

[@byrongeorge3902]

Who is playing the piano?

[@drjvaughan]

i would like to get a copy of this service

[@beeobee100]

Why the police office to escort his wife from the alter?????

[@Stonecoldcwbys]

lol i agree on yalls comments on blake!! he's a joke lol Miss ya Ray!! RIP Buddy!!!

[@ronvaliant9337]

Sad

[@fuzzayb]

Blake Who

[@BPMONKMAN]

Why is there no video of George Jones's funeral? I would love to see that on here

[@409tabbycat]

+BPMONKMAN check around. It's on here some where.

[@BPMONKMAN]

+Tommy Fretz There are only clips, here and there... Not the entire funeral

[@marcelseguin8141]

+BPMONKMAN there s one from alan Jackson on youtube

[@rudykekula3989]

Marcel Séguin

[@hussnfussel78]

WHERE IS RAY BURIED AT.

[@NeonEvanescence1]

rest land in Dallas tx. mausoluem.

[@7550375503]

Who are the musicians?

[@laurenhanks8858]

+Joe Kelly Fiddles left to right-Jeff Kilburn, Travis Terrell, Jerry Huffman. Guitar-Wayne Minor, Piano-Chris Reese

[@7550375503]

A million thanks for being so thoughtful:)

[@user-qz6bp8bs5x]

Rays music is real country..today's country is garbage..he's one of the best by far

[@billymorris3938]

ray you were one of the best my friend, love your song for the good times i remberit first came out in 1969 chri did a great job when he wrote the song for the good time i also did that same song for you tube me and my buddy buddy owens sleep in peace now you are in heaven with all of god angela love you buddy , billy morris savannah ga

[@mwolfenbarger1]

I hadn't heard that about Blake Shelton (someone who's not good enough to share the same microphone as Ray Price), not only will I not buy his music, I'll quit watching the voice too. I miss Ray Price; I won't miss Blake Shelton.

[@angiedyess5755]

He later apologized for the comment saying he meant no disrespect to Ray Price when in fact he was a fan himself and had even met Ray Price and talked with him and often joked saying that he was an old fart so he meant no harm or at least Ray Price knew that RIP...RIH

[@maxkepel6040]

B Ray Ra

[@TheShannaswood]

where was his son?

[@ee4309]

I understood that Ray's widow, janie had something to do with Cliff not being involved in the services! That's a shame to. I know Ray would not approve the way she has done Cliff!

[@TheGaryJonesJr]

ee4308 Cliff was at the funeral and the tribute. she hated cliff so much that she made Ray fire Cliff for a while. She was just so mean to him its not understandable. I know what is going on but im not aloud to go into details. I hope you will understand and keep Cliff in prayer. He is truly a great man. He has so much of his dad in him. I opened the show that Cliff did in honor of his dad this past February. It was like being on the road with him again. I was the only kid allowed to travel with Ray. No other band member was allowed to bring there kids on the road. Ray considered me and my sister as his grandchildren.Thank you for being a loyal fan to Ray for many years. If you have a Facebook, I started a fan club for Cliff. Best Wishes, Gary D. Jones Jr. Son of an Official Cherokee Cowboy

[@TheGaryJonesJr]

He wasn't sitting with Janie. He was sitting with the rest of the Cherokee Cowboys. He is really hurt by all she has done to him and his dad's relationship. Ray knew how terrible she was but he couldnt leave because she would have taken everything of his. She is very very cruel. Words cant describe it. My dad worked for Ray as lead guitarist for 20 years. I was made an honorary Cherokee Cowboy because i was the only child aloud to travel with the band. nobody elses kids were aloud to go but me. It was great. Many great memories of us.

[@KountryStateOfMind]

Gary Jones I just asked to join so sad, how step moms can be sometimes....maybe Ray made up for it in his will! we can all hope he did right by his son in the end...........

[@TheGaryJonesJr]

To tell you the truth the will has yet to be executed. she is really hurting Cliff right now. This is a very very sad situation. Im sorry but i cant really release a lot of info.

[@silllib]

Isa 14:9

[@reneebrown4639]

Cliff was in the front

[@georgejones897]

Where in front?

[@pjt759]

I cannot believe that this shoddy lawyer is up here talking to people who do not know him from Adams' housecat.

[@imagrandpa]

When Willie is gone, the last of the breed of real country singers will be gone.

[@bigtopboss]

+imagrandpa We still have George Strait and Allen Jackson after they go there won't be anyone worth a hoot.

[@imagrandpa]

+bigtopboss can't argue with that, but Willie is the last direct link. Before him, it was definitely Ray Price. I guess age does have some perks.

[@johnadams5401]

Charlie Pride is still around. But I agree traditional country music will die with Willie Nelson.

[@dandelion121276]

We will always remember your music and your loving voice your a music legend and we will see you someday my friend God bless, to the friends and family of Ray, thank you for sharing this

[@reneebrown4639]

[@reneebrown4639]