Jerry Clower

I remember listening to Jerry Clower when I was around ten years old. My father had several 8 track tapes that he liked to play in his truck. Whenever I hear Jerry Clower I am always reminded of riding with my father and how we laughed so hard at Clower's stories.

Jerry Clower's full name was Howard Gerald Clower, he was born in Liberty, Mississippi on Sept. 28, 1926. Jerry left us on Aug. 24, 1998, he was survived by his wife of over 50 years, Homerline Wells Clower, a son, three daughters and 7 grandchildren.

Clower was a master story teller who told us hilarious country tales about Marcel Ledbetter, coon hunting, and rural life. In addition to his comedy recordings Clower also authored 4 books. All 4 books were best sellers and three of his records achieved Gold status selling well over half a million copies each.

Jerry Clower's stories were based upon true events and real people. He often told about the misadventures of the Ledbetter family among which was his best friend Marcel.

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His 3d animation studio - Mediafreaks - is focused on producing high-end animation work for documentary producers, advertising houses and cartoon animated series - with projects ranging from the animation of dinosaurs to the visualization of natural disasters and something as chic as 3d jewelry animations. He runs a popular animation blog where he frequently posts informative articles on the animation industry and shares useful advice on the business of animation.

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