George Jones' funeral will be open to the public - USA Today

When I was a kid, George Jones was around my house a lot. My dad always thought he was the greatest singer alive, and they were friends and able to relate to each other in different ways. He lived 20 minutes away in Nashville andWhen I was a kid, George Jones was around my house a lot. My dad always thought he was the greatest singer alive, and they were frie.George Jones, known as the greatest voice in country music, died today at a Nashville Hospital after being hospitalized last week with a fever and irr.The funeral for country singer George Jones, who died Friday morning at age 81, will take place Thursday at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, and will be open to the public. "George would have wanted his fans and friends everywhere to be able toNASHVILLE — When John Rich heard of George Jones' passing Friday morning, he asked his wife for a glass of

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