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May 13, 2020 · In 1956, he married Leona Hobbs and they had four children together – Dana, Marty, Kelli, and Noel – before divorcing in 1964. A year later, he wed singer Bonnie Owens and they were married for 13 years. They remained on friendly terms and she was even the maid of honor at his third wedding in 1978 to Leona Williams.
A five-time Grammy award-winner, she was a member of the Carter Family and the second wife of singer Johnny Cash. Prior to her marriage to Cash, she was known as June Carter and continued to be credited as such even after her marriage (as well as on songwriting credits predating it).
In 1983, Haggard and his third wife Leona Williams divorced after five stormy years of marriage. The split served as a license to party for Haggard, who spent much of the next decade becoming mired in alcohol and drug problems.
All three of Merle’s sons came together on Country’s Family Reunion to honor their father on a special that was dedicated to him. The sons took turns singing Merle’s most notable songs, with Noel and Ben doing double duty on a mashup of two of his classics.
May 27, 2024 · Merle Haggard’s personal life was complex. He was married five times, each bringing unique challenges and joys. His first wife was Leona Hobbs. They were married from 1956 to 1964 and had four children together: Dana, Marty, Kelli, and Noel.
Dec 20, 1990 · He is preceded in death by two sons, Paul Noel Haggard, Jr., and Philip Kline Haggard. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Mimi; sons, Dr. David K. Haggard of Tulsa, George Haggard of California, Robert W. Haggard of Dallas, Tx., Stephen J. Haggard and wife, Cathy, Christopher C. Haggard and wife, Amelia, both of Okla. City; daughters, Linda ...
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Sep 19, 2021 · She married Paul Haggard Jr. on March 4, 1972. They started a family and eventually moved to Simmesport, where she remained until her passing. Shirley was a devoted wife and mother.
