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Willie L Matthews 1925 - 2007

Willie L Matthews of Winston Salem, Forsyth County, NC was born on June 21, 1925, and died at age 82 years old on August 12, 2007.
Willie L Matthews
Winston Salem, Forsyth County, NC 27106
June 21, 1925
August 12, 2007
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  • 06/21
    1925

    Birthday

    June 21, 1925
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  • 08/12
    2007

    Death

    August 12, 2007
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    Willie L Matthews lived 10 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 82.
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In 1925, in the year that Willie L Matthews was born, on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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In 1935, Willie was only 10 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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