Outlaw Legend David Allan Coe Laid to Rest in Cincinnati
Outlaw country legend David Allan Coe was laid to rest on Saturday, May 23rd at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio. The burial proceeded a funeral ceremony and public visitation from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Spring Grove Funeral Home in Cincinnati on Friday, May 22nd. Coe passed away on Wednesday, April 29th at the age of 86.
At the funeral home, numerous photos and pieces of memorabilia were on display, including the legendary Harley Davidson banana yellow Panhead motorcycle owned by Coe. Numerous people also shared words and remembrances of the colorful, and sometimes controversial country star. Members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club then helped guide the motorcade to the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, and acted as pall bearers to bring Coe to his final resting place.
Coe was laid to rest in a casket with a black and purple color scheme emblazoned with an image of the country star playing a guitar during his masked “Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy” era, “1939-2026,” and the phrase “American Bad Ass.” Along the side of the casket read, “Singer, Songwriter, Magician, Actor, Soldier, Legend.”
Unfortunately, there has been a lot of misinformation, and AI-generated fake content about Coe’s funeral, along with the burial. No, Alan Jackson was not at the funeral. Even the often-reliable Find a Grave currently lists Coe as having been cremated as opposed to buried at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, which Saving Country Music has confirmed with the cemetery. Other reports say he was buried at Spring Grove Funeral Home where the funeral happened.
“There IS a lot of misinformation out there,” a Gate of Heaven spokesperson tells Saving Country Music. “He was buried on Saturday, May the 23rd here at Gate of Heaven in Cincinnati, Ohio. He’s in Section 16, lot #5990, grave #2. It’s basically in the back left corner of the cemetery of the property as you come into the gates.”
Gate of Heaven Cemetery is located at 11000 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249.
What is true is many of Coe’s children were not in attendance after being estranged from the country star after an auto accident in 2013. David Allan Coe’s widow, Kimberly M. Coe, along with members of Coe’s band were in attendance.
Though Coe only served in the military for four months before being discharged for being underage, there was a small contingent of honor guard involved in the funeral, and Coe’s coffin was draped in an American flag. The funeral happened on Memorial Day weekend.
Large portions of the burial can be seen in the video below.
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June 1, 2026 @ 10:22 am
When I was a kid, I went to see the National Wrestling Alliance Great American Bash at the old Riverfront Stadium. The opening act was David Allan Coe. While walking around before the show, my friend and I happened to spot him sitting on a golf cart.
He didn’t seem especially thrilled to meet a couple of young fans, but he wasn’t rude or dismissive either. Looking back, that’s probably about what you’d expect from DAC. The concert was great, and I got to hear The Ride performed live—a moment I’ll never forget.
Rest in peace, DAC. At the time, I had no idea I was meeting him in his own backyard. Looking back on it now, that chance encounter makes the memory even more special.