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1939
DIED
2020
Billy Joe Shaver Obituary
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for Billy Joe Shaver
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Clint Ragsdale
September 30, 2024
So sad. I love his songs and the stories they tell. I´m sure that you´ve crossed that river and forever you will be happy! I´ll see you one day friend.
Chad Kirkpatrick
March 1, 2024
RIP bro
Larry Eaton
June 6, 2023
A very good Friend. Think about him all time. Talked to him weekly
Stephen Gaydos
June 5, 2023
Learned about Billy Joe from Don Imus.
Wayne. Howell
December 18, 2022
I. Played Billy´s. Gospel music for 25 years. Billy´s. Humble ness. Just flowed from him I beleive he was so honest an beleive able in his song I think god almighty noticed that about him ! At first you don´t succeed you got to try an try again. AMEN. RIP. Billy joe
Rlee
December 8, 2021
Travel on brother,Thank You
Derek kKnowler
September 23, 2021
One of the greatest songwriters of our time. A man who had walked down every fire and brimstone road of life and found his way to the foot of the cross. A true testament of a strong man and a wonderful human being. You will be greatly missed my friend and your creativity will live on forever. Rest In Peace Billy Jo.
David Country Shaw
May 30, 2021
Billy once said to me," let's go say hey to Kris" he said hey Kris this is my friend Dave ,Kris said hey Dave....it was Kris Kristofferson....one of the greatest moments in my life......what an honor to be in the company of those two Gentlemen!!
David Country Shaw
May 29, 2021
Billy was a person I admired and met him in 1983 an American Icon a real legend one of my heros
Alan Hillstrom
May 15, 2021
Thanks for what you recorded I really enjoy it. R I P .
Stormy Rogers
March 17, 2021
I never got to meet him but he was my great uncle on my moms side. rest in peace.
Jenee
November 19, 2020
I am so sorry about the loss of Billy. The Shaver family has my deepest condolences. I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support. And, as you go through this difficult time, may Almighty God give you everlasting comfort (2 Thess. 2:16).
NICOLE EGYPT JACOBS
November 18, 2020
BEFORE , I GOT TO MY HUSBAND ADAM SR AND GAVE BIRTH TO MY SON ADAM JR MY , STEP GRANDFATHER GAVE ME WILLIAM'S AUTOGRAPH SIGNED WHEN , I WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD UNTIL , THEN : HAPPY EARLY THANKSGIVING TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!! & REMAIN , IN TOUCH TO YOU !!!!!!!!!! SIR MARK 1:08-1:11 !!!!!!!!!!!!
JUSTIN DAVID ANDERSON SR
November 16, 2020
I , GOT MR. SHAVER'S AUTOGRAPHER FROM MY GRANDFATHER WHEN , I WAS 5 YEARS OLD ........ UNTIL , WE MEET AGAIN BELIEVE IN YOURSELF TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY FRIEND NUMBERS 18:50 .........
November 13, 2020
I know a lot of Texas Musicians would say a lot about you. You will be missed.
Tony
November 11, 2020
Deepest condolences to The Shaver Family, every song he sung or wrote will always be remembered. That is the legacy Mr. Billy left behind memorable songs that will NEVER be forgotten. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with loss the of this legend. May his music keep his memory alive forever.
STEVE & TARA FALLON
November 10, 2020
HAPPY , EARLY VETERANS DAY TO A LONG-TIME LEGENDARY COUNTRY SINGER TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BROTHER FROM , EVERYONE AT BYRON'S BAR AND GRILLE RESTAURANT ............. CORINTHIANS 1:11:20-1:11:34 ...........
Connie Freeman Williams
November 9, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Janet Phillips, Jasper, Al
November 9, 2020
Remember, it's not what people think, it's what God knows. God took a liking to Billy Joe.
KENNY RAYMOND KAWAGUCHI
November 9, 2020
VAYA CON DIOS AMIGOS TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!! SON MARK 1:08-1:11 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MATTHEW 26:05-26:75 ........... & PETER 22:03:22 ...........
November 9, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tina Selhorst
November 7, 2020
The Selhorst's, Tom, Tina, Tj & Dode, Rest easy our friend, God Bless
Tina Selhorst
November 7, 2020
Our thoughts & prayers go out to Billy's family & friends. He was a true human being! He always had time for his fans! He made you feel like family! Billy will truly live forever through his beautiful songs! Thank you Billy Joe! Rest easy my friend xoxo ~Tina~
Donna Strange
November 6, 2020
We had the best time when we took our uncle Robert Parrish to see you at the Kessler in Dallas a few years ago. He had known you for years and taught you your first strings on a guitar. You made him feel like a star that night. He talked about how much fun he had. I bet ya'll are making great music in Heaven now. You're both missed very much.
Daren Rouse
November 6, 2020
Vaya con Dios my friend.
EDWARD DAVID CULLEN
November 4, 2020
HAPPY , HUMP DAY TO A LEGENDARY COUNTRY SINGER TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE , REMAIN IN TOUCH TO YOU !!!!!!! BROTHER PETER 22:03:22 .......... & JAMES 4:15 .........
Billy Joe with Karen Lee Hill
Karen Lee Hill
November 4, 2020
Karen Lee Hill
November 4, 2020
My heartfelt sympathy and love go out to Pat, family, and friends! I first met Billy Joe up in Luck, TX at Willie’s “Lunch with the Legends.” Billy Joe was always so gracious and caring to his fans and would visit with us before and after concerts! Painting was done in Ireland from a post concert photo. Photo with signed license plate was taken before his concert in Luckenbach after a fender bender in Fredericksburg. I smile each time I look at it! I know he and Eddy are reunited and filling Heaven with their fantastic music. He is missed and shall remain in my heart forever! I am grateful that we can still enjoy his music here on Earth, but will miss his smiling face and Christian soul. Rest In Peace, Dear Heart!
Steele
November 3, 2020
I love country music. Mr Shaver's family has my sincere sympathy for your loss. May our Heavenly Father grant you peace and comfort.
Phil Mcvay
November 3, 2020
Your songs made me happy. You were one of my favorite singer songwriters. It is sad to think of no new songs coming from Billy Joe. Hope you "live forever" thanks for the songs.
Mike Cochran
November 3, 2020
Rest in peace old friend
November 3, 2020
My condolences.
Barry Coughlin
November 3, 2020
He wrote and sang with such soul in his voice and words. God Bless you Billy Joe!!!!
Francois Foster
November 2, 2020
Matthew 6: 9,10 You must pray, then, this way: Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your Kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also on earth.
Cathy Honea
November 2, 2020
Gonna miss you and your wild ways Billy Joel! RIP you were a amazing person. My prayers are with you and the family. Pat, I love you mom! Love Cathy
Joyce Marek
November 2, 2020
So sorry for the loss of Billy Joe Shaver. He was one of my favorite singer/songwriters. We watched him perform on a show with other performers in Nashville several years ago, and Billy Joe stole the show! His performance was awesome. We got to meet him and take pictures with him after the show, great night. Our sincerest sympathy to his family.
Joyce Marek
Terry Conaway Piedmont Alabama USA
November 2, 2020
I will never forget the night I got to meet you and Eddy. I know you have been missing your son and your wife. I'm glad your all together again. I'm praying that we will all meet again down the road. RIP Billy Joe Shaver
Stanley Mayoski
November 2, 2020
Billy joe was a great man had the pleasure of hanging out in the back room at the Continental club in Houston years back with kinky Friedman,and my friend who happened to be playing guitar, Jessie guitar Taylor rip Jessie, Billy Joe was just a great person welcomed me with open as even prayed with me at a beer joint may he RIP
Gerri Walters
November 2, 2020
You will be missed. So thankful could help in the early days when I worked at a hotel near the recording studio and could offer affordable rate. Old Chunk of coal was worth it. RIP my friend.
Penny Raby
November 2, 2020
Class act of a gentleman. Prayers for the Shaver family.
November 2, 2020
May the memories carry you through this very difficult time.My condolences to the family.May God fulfill his promise of binding up the broken hearted .(lsa 61:1)
Jackie Ivie
November 2, 2020
After meeting you, there´s no forgetting you. Prayers for all who loved him.
Marie & Megan
November 2, 2020
We express our sincere condolence to Me Billy´s family. He surely will be missed and we hope the God of all comfort will comfort the family during this period. Take care
Nelda Kelley
November 1, 2020
Billy joe was a good friend he will be missed.by all.
Lea Ann Rogers
November 1, 2020
Sure gonna miss him.
Lea
November 1, 2020
Rip uncle Billy. You will be missed by so many.
Patti barnett
November 1, 2020
Prayers to family ,Rest in Peace Billy Joe
Johnny Holub
November 1, 2020
Lesa and I send our deepest sympathies to the family. He will be deeply missed, but will live on forever through his music and deeds!
God bless!
Johnny & Lesa Holub
Lillian Davis Jacoway
November 1, 2020
Billy Joe, you will be missed by many. We were friends and schoolmates; and I am hoping that you have peace and comfort now.
Nancy VerBryck
November 1, 2020
I was so honored to have met and become a friend of Billy Joe Shaver he never met a stranger , he will forever be a cherished part of my soul ❤ With gratitude and deepest sympathy
Tamara
October 31, 2020
Rest easy Uncle Billy. You will be missed dearly! May you Live Forever ❤.
Tamara
October 31, 2020
Rest easy Uncle Billy. You will be missed dearly! May you Live Forever ❤.
Sunshine
October 31, 2020
My heart is going out to the family of Billy Joe. I hope the huge show of affection will comfort you in some way in this time of sorrow. Billy Joes songs has been with me anytime I needed comfort. I have shared his songs with others in a time of sorrow . Our world has lost a legend, I'm gonna miss you forever . Goodbye Yesterday ! My very favorite photo is Billy and Eddy
Tom Shaver
October 31, 2020
Rest In Peace cousin.
Tom and Mary Jo Shaver
Joanne Mathis
October 31, 2020
Upon meeting, I told Billy, "Its not time yet". Tears welled up in his eyes - I left the restaurant quickly, he caught me in the parking and handed me a CD before I sped off before he could ask me the questionof which I had no answer for. Not knowing who he was..I threw the CD away. I had no idea why those words had come out of my mouth..but he did. Several days later he tracked me down and I would find out what the words meant - the words were a private message delivered thru me. I felt blessed to have been the messenger. Our friendship grew for the next 9 months. I toured the state of Florida with him and his band and supported him in many venues throughout Texas. I determined that our journey was over but told him that he would "always be my best friend." He was a sweet, kind, considerate and extremely talented Spirit always putting others before himself. Billy will always hold a special place in my heart. I saw in him a Warrior for Jesus Christ.
Jerry J. Thomas
Jerry Brownstead
October 30, 2020
Rest in Peace Billy Joe...Was a fan from the very first time I saw you in Jacksonville,Florida at the Jacksonville Memorial Colusium I was hooked by you're songs..And your singing as well..That was back when it was Willie Nelson & Family,Emmylou Harris & her Hot Band (with a very young Ricky Skaggs) and yourself and your band..I have every record (CD) you ever put out..Thank you sir and may you rest in Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ and know that yes "You are going to live forever".. I chose Student as my relationship to you because as a songwriter myself I studied and learned a lot about the art of songwriting from you...My wife Jaye and myself send our prayers to all of your friends and family during the days and years ahead..And we thank all of them for sharing you with all of us in themusic world..Again Rest In Peace BJS you will never be forgotten by this ole country boy ever...
Jmmie Purvis
October 30, 2020
First saw him perform with his son Eddie at an in-store performance at a Hastings in College Station. They gave a truly riveting rendition of "Old Five and Dimers Like Me." Will be sorely missed. A legendary performer and songwriter.
Nicolett Darling
October 30, 2020
Rest in Peace, Billy Joe. Seeing you in concert was an almost religious experience. Our loss is heaven's gain. You're going to live forever now.
Rosie Galbreath
October 30, 2020
Rest in peace, you will be missed
GW Tamster
October 30, 2020
The Man, the Myth, the Legend, RIP my friend.
Emmett Pond
October 30, 2020
God bless Billie Joe Shaver.
October 30, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to the Shaver family, truly sorry for your loss, so many will miss his music, may God be with all of you to help carry you through your time of tears.
Sandra Ruijs
October 30, 2020
Rest sweet,old friend.
Rich Davis
October 30, 2020
His best song was Freedom’s Child. I saw him at Hardly Strictly. He was telling young fans (in his own way) to let go of your mind and follow your heart. It was always heart to heart with him. He, Willie and Bobbie Nelson, the way they grew up they had nothing. They had to rely on God. And when we get old that’s all we’ll have. It came through in their music.
Melissa
October 30, 2020
Forever a gift - rest peacefully - You will live forever in our hearts!
October 30, 2020
Condolences for the loss of a country music giant, Billy Joe Shaver. May God give the family peace of mind and heart at this time of grief.
Myron Ketter
October 30, 2020
One of the greatest songwriters. We will miss him.
Jim Jackson
October 30, 2020
Everybody says Billy Joe and I look like twin brothers. But I don't have his talent.
barbara
October 30, 2020
He was the star in alot of hearts. He will be missed.
Timothy Dennehy
October 30, 2020
discovered this guys music some years, thank you for the memories, Rest in Peace.
Mary
October 30, 2020
To the family, I send my sincere condolences Khorramshahr the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you all at this difficult time.
Mike Harris
October 30, 2020
Thank you for the years of wonderful entertainment. You will always be my favorite songwriter. And you will live forever through them.
JEANINE
October 29, 2020
This world has lost a true gem. We can only hope that he is on his way to Heaven On A Fast Train, where he will rendezvous with his beloved Eddy. Billy Joe, your unique and wonderful voice will be sorely missed.
Bobby Tacker
October 29, 2020
Good friend from high school. RIP
John Bever
October 29, 2020
Met in Kansas City Mo and went to his concerts a bunch of times. God, I hate to see him go.
PATRICIA Cochran Williams
October 29, 2020
Am so sorry for your loss.
DebraHollinshead
October 29, 2020
DebraHollinshead
October 29, 2020
DebraHollinshead
October 29, 2020
This Man his heart so warm tender sweet & soft this life well lived my condolences to all that had the honor the privilege to know a man of this greatness The Lord God Jesus Christ has set a table of glory & that is where Billy Joe does ....now sit You graced my life you touched my heart & would your memories your songs through this earth shall forever live.... your friend Debra Hollinshead
October 29, 2020
My condolences to the family. May the God of Comfory, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times.
Gary Shivers
October 29, 2020
You and Eddie can play together again
Mitchell Granger
October 29, 2020
I will miss Billy Joe till the day I die. Billy, JJ Walker, and Willie Nelson represent the essence of the "soul of Texas". Billy's music and lyrics colored my life for 47 years. Coming from Louisiana in the early 70s, I was introduced to Billie Joe at Houston's Sand Mountain. In those early days, I occasionally played with him when he came through town. His voice and music will be sorely missed. His spirit will be with me always.
Larry Eaton
October 29, 2020
He was a great friend of mine. We talked about every week. He called last week and we talked about a hour. My wife said this is going to be a sad Christmas. He always called us Christmas Eve. He always asked about family and at the end of our conversation he always told us he loved all of us and could not wait to see us. A very good friend
October 29, 2020
Truly May God's love comfort you in this your loss.
October 29, 2020
A tribute to a very talented musician with a truly genuine personality to match. My husband & I saw Billy Joe Perform in Ann Arbor. Mi and I will never forget him, he was wonderful ,genuine & very much into his crowd making them all truly appreciate his musical talents & him as a genuine person coming to entertain. He will add a tone & tune in Heaven. He will never be forgotten.
Jim & Jan Toole
Michigan
BRY
October 29, 2020
Sincere condolences to the Shaver Family, May you be comforted by the God of Tender Mercies. May he soothe your hearts with his endless love and and peace as you cope and miss Billy in your lives. Thank you for his contribution to the country music industry.
Carmen Ritch
October 29, 2020
to many times people choose the wrong people as their heroes. its people like billy joe shaver that i choose because of their sincerity, kindness, down to earth goodness,and great talent. i know that heaven welcomed him with open arms.
Chris
October 29, 2020
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Billy Joe Shaver. His contribution to music will always be appreciated. May our Heavenly Father comfort you in your time of loss. Philippians 4:7
Elisa Bowlet
October 29, 2020
I met Billy Jo and his son Eddy and Brother Charles Henry’s church, Speegleville Christian Center. He would play his guitar and sing in that tiny Pentecostal church. That is the only side of Billy Jo I knew and we prayed diligently for his son before his passing. I went to Eddy’s funeral and supported Billy. Never went to any of his concerts but always listened to his songs when they came on the radio after I moved to Arkansas in 2001. I will miss him. Praying for the family.
Curtis W. Roberts
October 29, 2020
Mr. Shaver I met you when you played in downtown Ft. Worth and stood beside you selling tshirts and DVD’s. I’m so very glad to meet such a down to earth person as yourself. You’ll live forever in my heart.
Matthew Setzer
October 29, 2020
A true outlaw. You are now gonna live forever my friend! Eddy’s waiting on you and it’ll be a celebration when you get there!
Greg Adams
October 29, 2020
I am sorry for your loss. I remember from a movie called Bait Shop with Bill Engvall.
Jerri' Ervin
October 29, 2020
I first met Billy Joe when I was hanging out with Townes Van Zandt & was on my honeymoon in Kerrville. He always remembered me whenever I ran into him. Such a nice guy. He will be missed.
Tracee Messerschmidt
October 29, 2020
Your music will go on forever
Al Denton
October 28, 2020
I met Billy in White Oak Texas about 7 years ago. He was so nice and even played a request I had made.
I’ve loved his music and am so proud to be one who has supported him as a fan.
God Bless Billy Joe
Sing one for Jesus,,,,,,,,, remember he has a sense of humor!
Love you always
Al Denton
Paula Richards
October 28, 2020
I met Billy Joe in the late eighties - nineties and to this day I have never meet a more genuine kind hearted soul. His music is timeless and speaks to everyone! That is what made him such a Outlaw Legend and I am grateful to have known him and his son. You are gonna Live Forever in my heart! Rest in Peace Billy Joe.
Cathy Lewis
October 28, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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