George Jones, dead at 81

Roger Kelly · Post by **Roger Kelly** » 26 Apr 2013 8:23 am

Ken Byng wrote:The King is dead. RIP

Mega-Dittos on that Ken.

Shorty Smith · Post by **Shorty Smith** » 26 Apr 2013 8:25 am

We will miss the greatest country star of all times,he touched so any with his music, may he rest in peace. Condulance for his family, Shorty

Ron Funk · Post by **Ron Funk** » 26 Apr 2013 8:41 am

Who's Gonna Fill His Shoes ?

No One.

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 26 Apr 2013 8:44 am

A very sad day. My condolences to Geogette, and all his family.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICdDGZphspA

Joe Gall · Post by **Joe Gall** » 26 Apr 2013 9:39 am

RIP, one of the greatest singers ever is now taking the grand tour...

Chet Wilcox · Post by **Chet Wilcox** » 26 Apr 2013 9:41 am

I played one Gig with George ,AND HE GAVE ME A JACKET AND A CAP, I STILL HAVE THEM TODAY,ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS,GOD BLESS GEORGE.CHET

Ransom Beers · Post by **Ransom Beers** » 26 Apr 2013 10:02 am

Richard Sinkler wrote:Wow. What a terrible way to start the day. Terrible blow to country music.

My thoughts go out to Georgette, Jamie and the rest of the family.

Jamie, take good care of Georgette. She needs you now more than ever.

I echo those senements.RIP Old Friend.

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 26 Apr 2013 10:17 am

Terrible news and a shock. One of the all time great legends is gon.

RIP, Possum and Thanks for thr great music!

Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 26 Apr 2013 10:18 am

The end of another era in Country Music..

Jerry Warner · Post by **Jerry Warner** » 26 Apr 2013 10:20 am

The greatest country singer of all time and may god bless his family at this time of need. who's gonna fill those shoe's, nobody.

Jerry Humphries · Post by **Jerry Humphries** » 26 Apr 2013 10:51 am

The race is over for ole George. Sure will miss him. So sorry for the family.

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 26 Apr 2013 10:57 am

I agree, and I'm sure that it's a rough day for Alan Jackson and others also.

Daniel McKee · Post by **Daniel McKee** » 26 Apr 2013 11:13 am

really hated to hear this.George is one of my all time favorites.Ive been lucky enough to see him twice in concert.Nobody can fill his shoes.

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 26 Apr 2013 11:55 am

When they say LEGEND that's George Jones. He lived a life that would killed 10 average men, but George Jones wasn't average. These glamour boys today couldn't carry his suitcase. He lived his whole life for country music. And he died touring while these here today gone tomorrow plastic glamour boys sit back and count their money. They'll be gone next year. "The Love Bug" will be played forever. Thank you George Jones. Bravo!!!

Mason Landrum · Post by **Mason Landrum** » 26 Apr 2013 11:59 am

The man the myth the legend!!! The voice of country music. May you rest easy my friend.

Jerry Foster · Post by **Jerry Foster** » 26 Apr 2013 11:59 am

sad sad news. he will be greatly missed. prayers to the family. God Bless, Jerry & Dee Foster

Mike Anderson · Post by **Mike Anderson** » 26 Apr 2013 12:07 pm

My wife just wrote me here at work to let me know. Very sad, especially for her as she's a really long-time fan and never got to see him onstage.

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 26 Apr 2013 12:49 pm

I doubt there is anyone who hasn't one of his songs.
He was the best.

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 26 Apr 2013 1:07 pm

Such a rip in my heart; man, this one hurts.

I had been a steel player for all of one month here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbiRzwfI ... r_embedded

Sonny Curtis · Post by **Sonny Curtis** » 26 Apr 2013 1:33 pm

I have lost a dear friend and a part of a very special time in my life. Barbara and I send our love and sincere regrets to Nancy, Georgette and the rest of his loved ones. We have lost a national treasure. No one can fill his shoes. We will miss you my friend.
You have given us many unforgettable memories.

Sonny and Barbara Curtis

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 26 Apr 2013 1:55 pm

George "the soul man" Jones...gone. Gotta give him credit...he kept it country when other male country singers went ka-pop, both figuratively and literally. So few today stay true to their roots.

Rest easy, George, and thanks for all the music.

Dave Grothusen · Post by **Dave Grothusen** » 26 Apr 2013 2:16 pm

Very well said, Sonny Curtis.

Godfrey Arthur · Post by **Godfrey Arthur** » 26 Apr 2013 2:28 pm

Godspeed Mr. Jones. You sang sad songs so well that the sadness just melted away...

Douglas Bone · Post by **Douglas Bone** » 26 Apr 2013 2:47 pm

Was priviliged to see George at Bass Hall in Fort Worth couple years ago. RIP George and God comfort family.

Al Vesel · Post by **Al Vesel** » 26 Apr 2013 3:18 pm

The "Possum" will truly be missed by me and many. God bless you George in your new journey and you will always be remembered as one of the best country singers, ever, and I mean, ever!! My prayers go out to the family at this sad sad time.

God Bless,

Al V.

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George Jones, dead at 81

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