(CNN) A World War II veteran's wish to have his casket painted to resemble a pack of Juicy Fruit when he dies has been granted. Suttie Economy, 94, told his friend Sammy Oakey, President of Oakey's Funeral Service , his last request is to have his casket painted like the iconic, yellow Wrigley's Juicy Fruit pack of gum when he passes. A unique ask -- Oakey told Economy he would do the best he could to honor the veteran's wish when he called. Economy was admitted to the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Virginia three weeks ago due to a heart condition. A week later, the veteran was moved to the Virginia Veterans Care Clinic, where he currently resides with his health improving.

Source: CNN September 09, 2020 21:11 UTC