George Jones, dead at 81

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Roger Kelly
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Post by Roger Kelly »

Ken Byng wrote:The King is dead. RIP
Mega-Dittos on that Ken.
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Shorty Smith
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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
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Ron Funk
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Post by Ron Funk »

Who's Gonna Fill His Shoes ?

No One.
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Alan Brookes
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Post by Alan Brookes »

A very sad day. My condolences to Geogette, and all his family. :cry:
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Joe Gall
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Post by Joe Gall »

RIP, one of the greatest singers ever is now taking the grand tour...
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Chet Wilcox
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Post by Chet Wilcox »

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
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Ransom Beers
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Post by Ransom Beers »

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.
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Walter Stettner
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Post by Walter Stettner »

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

RIP, Possum and Thanks for thr great music!

Walter Stettner
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Mickey Adams
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Post by Mickey Adams »

The end of another era in Country Music..
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Jerry Warner
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Post by Jerry Warner »

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.
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Jerry Humphries
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Post by Jerry Humphries »

The race is over for ole George. Sure will miss him. So sorry for the family.
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Post by Charles Curtis »

I agree, and I'm sure that it's a rough day for Alan Jackson and others also.
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Daniel McKee
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Post by Daniel McKee »

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.
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Post by Kevin Hatton »

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!!!
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Mason Landrum
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The man the myth the legend!!! The voice of country music. May you rest easy my friend.
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Jerry Foster
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Post by Jerry Foster »

sad sad news. he will be greatly missed. prayers to the family. God Bless, Jerry & Dee Foster
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Mike Anderson
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Post by Mike Anderson »

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. :(
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Don Sulesky
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Post by Don Sulesky »

I doubt there is anyone who hasn't one of his songs.
He was the best.
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Post by Michael Douchette »

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

I had been a steel player for all of one month here...
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Sonny Curtis
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Post by Sonny Curtis »

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.

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Post by Donny Hinson »

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.
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Post by Dave Grothusen »

Very well said, Sonny Curtis.
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Post by Godfrey Arthur »

Godspeed Mr. Jones. You sang sad songs so well that the sadness just melted away...
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Was priviliged to see George at Bass Hall in Fort Worth couple years ago. RIP George and God comfort family.
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Al Vesel
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RIP Possum

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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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