John Thomas “Poppa John” Gordy (1904-1961)

John Thomas “Poppa John” Gordy

Birth

28 Oct 1904

New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death

5 Feb 1961 (aged 56)

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA

Burial

Calvary Cemetery

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map

Plot

Section: 15 Lot: 169 Space: 2

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BIO: by Karla Todd Sherer

Son of Thomas Lucian and Lillian Eleanor (Mulvey) Gordy

Known as "Poppa John," Gordy was the leader of a Dixieland Band and performed on WSM radio and TV for more than 20 years. He also played local clubs and college hops and recorded for Decca and RCA-Victor record labels.

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Spouse

Margaret Ruth Poe Gordy

1908–1980

Children

John Thomas Gordy

1935–2009

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