Joe Allison

1924–2002 (age 78)

Biography

Joe Allison (1924–2002) helped shape the sound of country music with his evocative lyrics, notably co-writing classics such as “He’ll Have to Go,” and his work continues to influence songwriters across generations.

He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, where family and admirers honor the storyteller’s lifelong devotion to melody and verse.

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