Chuck Willis
1928–1958 (age 30)
Singer
Biography
Born in Atlanta in 1928, Chuck Willis blended the gospel traditions of his upbringing with the emerging rhythm and blues sounds, producing a warm baritone that carried his songs across the airwaves.
Though his life ended in 1958, his spirited ballads and the groove of the stroll continue to influence artists, and he now rests among the honored at South-View Cemetery.