Blind Willie McTell
1898–1959 (age 61)
blues musician
Biography
Blind Willie McTell, born 1898, became a beloved blues musician whose mastery of the twelve-string guitar carried the stories of the South to audiences near and far.
His music lives on in the hearts of listeners and in the memories of those who visit Jones Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, honoring the soulful voice that stirred so many.