| Date of Birth | 10/08/1928 |
| Cause of Death | In his sleep |
| Location | Virginia |
| Visitors | 388 |
| Creator | Memorial Gardens Dee |
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I am Jimmy Ray's ....
In Memory of
Jimmy Ray Dean
Age 81
Country & Western Singer
Dean became best known for his 1961 recitation song about a heroic miner, Big Bad John. Recorded in Nashville, the record went to number one on the Billboard pop charts and inspired many imitations and parodies. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. The song won Dean the 1962 Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. He had several more Top 40 songs including a Top 10 in 1962 with a song in honor of John F. Kennedy's bravery in World War II
Dean turned to acting after his TV show ended in 1966. His best-known role was as reclusive Las Vegas billionaire Willard Whyte in the 1971 James Bond movie, Diamonds Are Forever.
he served in the Merchant Marines and U.S. Air Force.
RIP
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There have been 18 candles lit for Jimmy Ray
