He was a precious gift from God! Vernon Presley designed a grave slab that still marks the final resting place of Elvis Presley.
After Vernon Presley received permission from the competent court in Memphis to bury Elvis in the Graceland meditation garden on October 2, 1977, the King Of Rock ’n‘ Roll’s coffin was immediately reburied from Forest Hill Cemetery to Graceland. Vernon then wrote a touching epitaph for the grave slab of his beloved son.
He was a precious gift from God
We cherished and loved dearly.
He had a God-given talent that he shared
With the world. And without a doubt,
He became most widely acclaimed;
Capturing the hearts of young and old alike.
He was admired not only as an entertainer,
But as the great humanitarian that he was;
For his generosity, and his kind feelings
For his fellow man.
He revolutionized the field of music and
Received its highest awards.
He became a living legend in his own time;
Earning the respect and love of millions.
God saw that he needed some rest and
Called him home to be with Him.
We miss you, Son and Daddy. I thank god
That He gave us you as our son.
(By: Vernon Presley)