Elmer Lynn Hauldren who was known to millions as the Empire Carpet Man, has died at the age of 89 years old. In the early 70's while working as a copywriter for Empire, Hauldren auditioned several people to represent the company as on-air spokesperson. As fate would have it, the best person for the job turned out to be Hauldren himself. A native of Evanston, IL, Hauldren helped launch the company's jingle "5-8-8 2-three hundred, Empire". Over the years, he would remain associated with the Empire commercials. However in recent years he did not appear in the spots. Instead a computerized likeness was used, though he continued to do the voice work.
In addition to his long association with Empire, Hauldren was also a member of Chordiac Arrest, a barbershop quartet with whom he made several recordings.
The decorated WWII veteran was the father of six children, 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Thank you Mr. Hauldren for a job well-done.
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Elmer Lynn Hauldren is a direct descendant of the American Revolution. He was cremated.
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