Boxcar Willie AKA Lecil Travis Martin Born: 1-Sep-1931 Birthplace: Sterrett, TX Died: 12-Apr-1999 Location of death: Branson, MO Cause of death: Cancer - Leukemia Remains: Buried, Ozarks Memorial Park, Branson, MO
Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Country Musician Nationality: United States Executive summary: World's favorite hobo Military service: USAF (22 years including National Guard service) As an Air Force pilot under the Strategic Air Command, Willie logged more than 10,000 hours.
Willie adopted the name Boxcar in 1976, after he purportedly saw a hobo resembling Willie Nelson at a train crossing. He joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1981, purchased a theater in Branson in 1987, and extended his operations to include a Boxcar Willie Railroad and Airplane Museum in 1990.
Boxcar is a first cousin of Tommy Lee Jones.
Father: (railroad worker) Wife: Lleone (two daughters, one son) Daughter: Tammi Daughter: Lorri Son: Larry
FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR Gordy (12-May-1995) · Branson Performer Sweet Dreams (2-Oct-1985) · Old Man in Jail
Official Website: http://www.boxcarwillie.com/
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