Marbles Roy Rodgers Dale Evans

Roy rogers known as the king of the cowboys is still to this day considered one of the biggest western stars ever.

Marbles roy rodgers dale evans.

Hillman smith she had a tumultuous early life. She was raised in texas and arkansas. 252451 globe photos mediapunch ipx dale evans was born in uvalde texas in 1912 as lucille wood smith but her name was changed to frances octavia smith when. While young and still in texas dale was married and gave birth to her son tom.

They married at the closing of 1947 and eventually found themselves the proud members of a mixed family. Their compassion extends beyond their direct relations. Massey a general practice physician in osceola arkansas at age 14 she eloped with and married thomas f. In this story from march 1953 the beloved cowboy star reveals how his wife dale evans patiently but persistently invited him to know god.

One biological child four from previous marriages and four adopted children are part of their family tree. Her name was changed to frances octavia smith while she was still an infant. Hailing from texas dale had dreams of singing professionally which eventually would lead her to chicago. She spent a lot of time living with her uncle dr.

But behind the scenes rogers life was filled with complications and tragedy. Known as the king of the cowboys he appeared in over 100 films and numerous radio and television episodes of the roy rogers show in many of his films and television episodes he appeared with his wife dale. The roy rogers show. Intent on a singing career she moved to memphis tennessee and worked in an insurance company while taking occasional radio.

Married at 14 and a mother at 15 she was divorced at 17 some sources say widowed. She became known as the queen of the west. American leading lady of musical westerns of the 1940s. Roy rogers dale evans sing a wonderful medley of their country western hits hazy mountains tumbling tumbleweeds and happy trails on the muppet show.

Dale evans s son is tom fox dale evans s daughter was robin rogers dale evans s step daughter is linda johnson dale evans s step son is roy rogers jr dale evans s adopted son was sandy rogers dale evans s adopted daughter was debbie rogers dale evans s adopted daughter is dodie rogers dale evans s foster daughter is marion eaton. By roy rogers from posted on mar 6 2014. Roy rogers born leonard franklin slye november 5 1911 july 6 1998 was an american singer actor and television host he was one of the most popular western stars of his era. Dale evans was born lucille wood smith on october 31 1912 in uvalde texas to bettie sue wood and t.

Born frances octavia smith in uvalde texas. One glance reveals the importance of family to roy rogers and dale evans.