Weldon Myrick

Born in Jayton, Texas on April 10, 1938

Departed on June 2, 2014 and resided in Nashville, Tennessee

World renowned steel guitarist, Weldon Merle Myrick, age 76, passed from his earthly life Monday afternoon, June 2, 2014.

Weldon was born in Jayton, Texas April 10, 1938 to Lou Belle and Weldon Haskell Myrick.

Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Texie Gene and wife of 36 years, Kitty V. Myrick.

Survived by children, Terri Myrick, Robert (Susan) Myrick, Lisa Myrick, Mia (Thadd) Collins and Christopher (Fiorella) Myrick. Grandchildren Jesse (Jordan) Myrick, Melody Myrick, Faith, Shane & Taylor Collins and Rainey Myrick. 2 great-grandchildren, Arabella & Jonathan Myrick and wife of 20 years, Judi Underwood-Myrick. Also survived by sister, Margie (Bill) McGee, niece, Sheila Kay (Jim) Pingleton, Nephew, Bill McGee, Jr. and extended family.

Pall bearers will be, Chad Wright, Thadd Collins, Shane Collins, Drew Covington, Pat Coyne and Zach Runquist.

Honorary pall bearers will be Leon Rhodes, Glen Davis, Joe Edwards, Spider Wilson, Jimmy Capps, Jerry Whitehurst, Tim Atwood, Billy Linneman and all of the Opry Members, Buddy Jennette and Danny Binkley. Also, all of his "Golfing Buddies".

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 5, 2014 from 10:00 pm - 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home where a celebration of Weldon's life will be conducted on Friday at 12:00 Noon.

Interment will follow in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, send to the Opry Trust Fund, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214.