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Rufus McKay: The Singer, The Person, My Friend (part 2) by William “Bill” Morris, Jr

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Mary Prater

Editor’s Note: This is a continuation of William “Bill” Morris’ article, “Rufus McKay: The Singer, The Person, My Friend”. Please continue reading after this article for a first-hand account of Mr. McKay’s funeral written by Bill Harvey. At Home in … Continue reading →

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Rufus McKay: The Singer, The Person, My Friend by William “Bill” Morris, Jr.

Posted on September 23, 2014 by William "Bill" Morris

  The Legend Begins Rufus McKay was first ushered into my life around 1954, when I was entering the seventh grade at Bailey Junior High in Jackson, Mississippi.  My classmates and I were learning to dance the Foxtrot, the Waltz, … Continue reading →

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