Baby Back Ribs Jingle Singer Dies - BBQ Themed Funeral for Willie ...

Willie McCoy, the legendary singer behind Chili's infamous "Baby Back Ribs" jingle, will be outlived by the legacy of that song for years to come. But apparently his love of BBQ went beyond the iconic tune, and his family decided to celebrate his affinity for the cuisine at McCoy's funeral.

According to the Huffington Post, the singer's funeral was televised on TLC's latest reality show, "Best Funeral Ever." The Golden Gate Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas, (where all episodes take place) took the BBQ theme extremely seriously. Not only did McCoy's pallbearers sing the jingle as they carried out the casket, but they were dressed as chefs and the casket itself was designed to resemble a BBQ Smoker.

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The funeral also included a huge prop of fake baby back ribs carried in by dancers, and possibly best of all a barbecue sauce fountain for dipping ribs as a tribute to the late jingle singer. Live pigs were also present, perhaps to bring the ceremony full circle.

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While the reality show itself might be questionable, McCoy's life and his song were certainly celebrated to the fullest. There's no question that guests and viewers alike won't forget the BBQ theatrics at his funeral or that iconic tune.

What do you think of McCoy's BBQ-themed funeral??

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