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Vernon Presley (1916–1979) was the father of Elvis Presley, the legendary American singer, musician, and actor often referred to as the “King of Rock and Roll.” Vernon was born in Fulton, Mississippi, and worked in various jobs, including as a truck driver and a farmer, to support his family. Gladys Love Smith Presley (1912–1958) was […] More

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The King’s heartbroken when he heard mother Gladys had died.The pair were so devoted, Elvis collapsed over her coffin and cried, “Please don’t take my baby away.” One friend worried “he wouldn’t be able to go on.”Glady’s greatest fear was always losing her son, so she was devastated when he received his military papers in […] More

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