AboutBeverly Taylor Expertise I can answer questions pertaining to his spiritual beliefs,his childhood,his parents,his marriage and reasons for breakup, his relationships and the woment he dated,his life as father to Lisa Marie,his personal struggles, his benevolent side,and the people who he took care of financially over the years, as well as his uncompleted dreams.
Experience I am a psychotherapist by training who has studied and analyzed the life and death of the greatest entertainer of all time.
Organizations Several Elvis organizations and many professional organizations.
Publications Several local and regional
Education/Credentials I have a Masters degree,2 licensures and multiple certifications in my field. I am also a free lance writer.
Expert: Beverly Taylor Date: 7/6/2008 Subject: Vernon's life 1977-1979
Question Hi,
Are there any books on Vernon's life after Elvis died?
Thanks
Answer Hi Gina. I am not aware of a book specifically related to the biography of Vernon Elvis Presley during those years following his son's tragic and untimely death. There is much documentation about Vernon---that he was one of those called to find Elvis gone, that he reportedly turned to one of the Stanley boys and said "did you kill my boy?". It is documented that Vernon got scared and ordered the autopsy to try and refute the painful book of betrayal written by Elvis' longtime "friends" Sonny and Red West and Dave Hubler ("Elvis What Happened?"). The book was published 16 days before Elvis died and many believe was the final nail in his coffin. The autopsy made revelations that astounded and crushed Vernon. Vernon had been suspicious of certain Mafia members, having long believed that they were not taking care of his son, but hurting him. For Vernon, Elvis hung the moon. And who could not understand Vernon's blind love for his son Elvis? Elvis made Vernon a better person, gave him a purpose, and of course, lifted him out of abject poverty forever.
As the sole executor and Trustee of Elvis' will, Vernon reportedly worked day and night getting Elvis' estate in order and died himself two weeks after he was finished at the young age of 63. After the funeral Vernon came up behind Elvis' casket and cried, "Son, Daddy will be with you soon. Daddy will be with you sson." Everyone around Elvis says that Vernon died of a "broken heart." Vernon had divorced Dee Presley, whom Elvis never truly accepted and was engaged. He left some money to his surviving siblings and the rest to his fiance.
Thank you Gina.
