At the funeral of Don Williams, the room fell into a heavy silence as Willie Nelson stepped forward. Every eye turned to him, the weight of decades of friendship and shared history resting on his shoulders. Then came the first familiar chords of “Tulsa Time.” The moment Willie began to sing, it was as if Don himself had returned to the room. Willie’s voice — weathered, trembling, yet rich with soul — carried more than just melody. It carried memory. Pain. Brotherhood. Each lyric landed like a whisper from the past, stirring tears even in the hardest hearts. By the final line, the entire hall was weeping. It wasn’t just a performance. It was a farewell — one outlaw’s last goodbye to the “Gentle Giant.” And for those who witnessed it, the moment will never be forgotten.
The funeral of Don Williams, known to millions as the “Gentle Giant” of country music,...