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Mark
May 21, 2025
We still miss him terribly
Allan M Tepper
March 31, 2024
My wife and I had the pleasure of first seeing Jimmy at a 1999 outside festival in New Jersey along with our then seven month old twins. Later, we had the pleasure of him conducting a sing along to This Land is Your land at the Annual Texas book festival in Austin, Texas, as well as seeing him at another another New Jersey show at Monmouth University. As a bit of a Bob Dylan fan, Jimmy was one of the few singers who could make those songs his own. A great talent, and a sad loss. But, the memories and the music live on. Not to be forgotten
David Hallmark
July 1, 2021
His music soothed me. Peace to the LaFave family.
David Kilgour
March 25, 2021
Had Jimmy Lafave cd Road Noval in my collection. Played it during UK lockdown unknown to me Jimmy had past away.
Researched more of Jimmy's music and know own 15 of Jimmy Lafave's cd's. I have especially enjoyed all of The Trail cd's, just wish i had seen this exceptional brilliant musician with a singing voice i adore.
Loving playing Jimmy's music ar home abd in my car. A legend.
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Margaret Wilson
September 12, 2020
The dark pandemic brought me the darker news of you. I learned of your passing three years after your death. RIP, Sweetheart.❤
Tim McMahon
April 19, 2020
First heard Jimmy's music in Stillwater OK in 1976. He just popped up on Amazon Music, his sweet sound brought back great memories! RIP
Vicki Payne Beare
April 27, 2018
From dancing at the Hole in the Wall the first time I heard him, to sitting on a tailgate with him at a campfire in Kerrville trying to convince him to play, to the time he and Barbara very kindly gave me a ride from the Cactus Cafe one late night, I have many wonderful memories of Jimmy and I am so very, very sorry to hear of his passing.
John Austin
September 9, 2017
Thank you Sweet Jimmy, for all the moments of joy we received from your gift of song. We are so sorry to know you're gone, but we will lift a glass to you each time we hear your perfect voice singing a perfect song.
John and Linda Austin (Baker City OR)
Nancy Costea
August 9, 2017
I cannot express the sadness in my heart. One of the truly greatest talents in the world. His music, his kindness, his humor will be missed.
Robin Shope
June 24, 2017
This is the saddest news! I can not believe that he is gone. My heartfelt condolences to the family. You will be missed greatly Jimmy! Thank you for the wonderful, birthday memory at the Mucky Duck! Much love and sadness.
June 16, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May Almighty God grant you peace as you cope with your loss. Jer.29:11
Donna Voor
June 13, 2017
It seems my sadness grows day by day with out jimmy in this world. Besides being such a talented songwriter and musician,he was such a kind man. so sad
John McCorkell
May 31, 2017
Jimmy...You jumped the gun, and went on ahead of us. I wish there was a restart, but we don't get any re-do's in this brief time we have. Thank you for doing it ( your music ) you sung with passion and heart. I believe that you believed there's no other way to sing. I also believe you would tell us to " get over it and get on with it " to keep making music of course.
Peace, love, health and clarity for your friends and family.......Semper Fi
Patty Finn
May 29, 2017
I heard Jimmy live for the first on my Birthday at the Mucky Duck in Houston 2 years ago. He signed my CD. His music is healing to my soul. Saw him play again in March at Mucky Duck. Rest in Peace Jimmy. Your legacy lives on in our hearts.
Lucy Glenn
May 29, 2017
My sincere condolences to Jimmy s family. I have spent many hours enjoying his music at the cactus cafe and as hard as it is to lose this dear man, he left us all a wonderful gift of his music.
Suzan Williams
May 29, 2017
I saw Jimmy perform many times at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah ! He was great. Sure going to miss him! So talented. Too young. His death hit me hard. Still tears come to my eyes on and off! Farewell to a wonderful talent!
Jerry Dolan
May 27, 2017
A fine musician who taught me how to appreciate Bob Dylan. He will be missed!
Richard Mitchell
May 27, 2017
His passing hit me a lot harder than I thought it would. A very talented beautiful person. He will be greatly missed. Rest well Jimmy.
Beth Mitchell
May 27, 2017
My sincere condolences to Jimmy's family & close friends. In 2014 I had the pleasure to have a wee chat with Jimmy at Vancouver Island Musicfest in Courtenay BC. Our mutual connection: Michael Tearson (who i also thank for introducing me to Jimmy's music many years ago.) I hope Jimmy enjoyed the huckleberry tarts I made for him. Thanks for your great style and sounds, Jimmy. We'll miss you man.❤ ☮
Erik Hiddingh
May 26, 2017
My father was also a muscsian and great fan, he died a few years ago. Together with a copple members of my fathers band we saw you play at Metropool music theater in Hengelo, Holland. Man i was deeply impressed. Your music gives me fine memories of my father..Thx man
Jeff Lucas
May 26, 2017
First time I heard his voice I began to listen to the words of every song. He had that kind of voice. Hard to accept he is gone. My wife and I saw many shows in last 20 yrs. my deepest sympathy to his family and close friends. We met him several times and always was easy to tell what a nice person he was. He will be missed but such a great music legacy he leaves
May 26, 2017
Jimmy has touched our hearts through his music and will never be forgotten. What a blessing to the world... his life and his legacy. We are still singing along up here in Minnesota. Peace and love to you all. May you find comfort in your memories.
May 26, 2017
My condolences to the family. May you find peace in knowing our Heavenly Father is there to comfort you in this very difficult time.
Linda
May 26, 2017
My condolences for your loss. As time passes, continue to draw close to those who love and support you, cherish the fond memories you have and gain strength from our Heavenly Father who knows your pain. (Isaiah 63:9)
Dennis Heintz
May 25, 2017
I found a video of Jimmy that I am trying to share.
Greg Rudichuk
May 25, 2017
I saw Jimmy peform many times over the past 10 years and always enjoyed him amd his music. I was looking forward to seeing him at Cherokee Creek Music Festival last Sturday, unfortunately it was not meant to be. Sad day for all that knew him and loved his music. Rest in peace Jimmy. Condolences to the LaFave family.
May 25, 2017
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Gerrit Hof
May 25, 2017
I had the honour of seeing Jimmy perform numerous times in the Netherlands.The last concert in Oktober 2016 We had the chance to talk with him after the show. What a great performer he was, what a unique voice and what a gentle personalitty. His music will live on forever and I will miss him dearly. My heart goes out to family and friends
Barbara Wilcox
May 25, 2017
Thank you, Jimmy, for the music, and the many shows. Your spirit and music will carry us through the years to come. Close your eyes, you're going home.
Barbara
Susan Bulcken
May 25, 2017
Jimmy, Your voice was mermerizing. You were always so kind and always had time for a picture or two with your fans. You are missed. God gained another angel, and the skies cried heartedly when you passed. Love and prayers for your family.
Natalie Prichard
May 25, 2017
He touched everyone's heart whose path he crossed. He truly is an angel that walked among us on this earth. Jimmy we love and miss you and will never forget you. See you on the trail.........
Elizabeth
May 25, 2017
......God called another Angel home ....
Too young ...too kind....too gracious ...to us ALL
I hope we learned a kind lesson ...
You are dearly missed - but never forgotten!
God bless you and your family ! and we will take care
of your son.
Michael Laman
May 24, 2017
Jimmy was a brilliant, gracious, and talented performer on every level. He leaves us with a tremendous musical legacy. I hope his life and songs will inspire future artists and the public as well. He lived a full and remarkable life. I pray he is at peace and deepest sympathy to all his friends and family.
Cindy Reed
May 24, 2017
Jimmy was born in my hometown of Wills Point and, tho he lived many places, he never forgot that same small town that dwells in most of us.
It's difficult to explain how a person's voice gets inside your soul and makes you LISTEN; Jimmy did that for many of us. Its as if he said what we all wanted to, what we felt, what we hoped...i will remember him always.
On the way to work today, sunradio played Jimmy's version of Dylan's "Glorious Day". Oh, what a glorious day it must have been when Jimmy walked thru those pearly gates!
Mark sewell
May 24, 2017
I am at a loss for words, something you never were. Your lyrics touched my soul at its core. I have been blessed to have listened to your music for 20+ years. My condolences to Jimmy's friends and family. Your amazing spirit and music will live on. You were one of a kind. You will be greatly missed.
Ariel C.
May 24, 2017
Jimmy you will be missed!!! It's like a chunk of Austin is gone now that you have left us. Thank you for your beautiful music and songs--it soothed my soul and brought me hope so may times. You will live on forever in our hearts.
May 24, 2017
We will miss you Jimmy forever. Your music will last forever.
May 24, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Peter & Astrid T
May 24, 2017
Thank you Jimmy for your beautiful music. You are truly an inspiration and we are so glad we had the opportunity to see you and meet you at a couple of concerts in The Netherlands. Our thoughts go out to your family, dearest and nearest and all your friends. You will be truly missed but your music and our memories of you remain. Please make some beautiful music up there with Woody, Johnny and all the musicians who parted from this earth. God bless you!
ellen jennings
May 23, 2017
Sending condolences to Jimmy's family and friends. So very sorry for your loss. I heard Jimmy at several of the Kate Wolf Folk Festivals, held here in in the summers of No Calif. What a unique and gifted, expressive talent he was. He will be greatly missed.
Nancy Nelson
May 23, 2017
Thank you Jimmy, for all of your wonderful music. I also thank you for your kindness to me when I asked for a signature on a CD I had purchased and you did it willingly. I am sorry I will not be able to see you in person but I have your great recorded music to listen to. May you Rest In Peace.
Jimmy Shine On
Angel Ortiz
May 23, 2017
Jimmy was my angel!! What a privilege for me to have met him!! Thank you to his family for sharing him with all of us!! Sending the entire LaFave Family tons of comforting love and hugs!! Especially to Jackson, Ashley and his sweet father! Jimmy touched my life years ago and I always shared his music with others because that is what love does! He will always be a light in my life and with every sunset I see, I will be reminded of his light and warm and beautiful spirit!! Shine on, my sweet Jimmy!
Carlotta
May 23, 2017
May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Lafave family and friends at this difficult time.
Ann West
May 23, 2017
Jimmy's beautiful music legacy will most certainly live on. Thank you to all who poured out their talent and love to Jimmy, his family and fans the evening of May 18th.
A night to remember!
Scott Chamberland
May 23, 2017
Rest in Peace
DeAnna Perry
May 23, 2017
Your talent & strength will live in my heart....
Brenda Hanley
May 23, 2017
God bless you, keep you near Him and prayers for your family.
Michael Funke
May 23, 2017
My wife Kathryn and I are deeply saddened by the death of Jimmy Lafave. We first saw him perform at the Sisters Folk Festival in Sisters, Oregon, and then many times more during a long stay in Austin in 2011-12. More than a performer, a genuinely nice guy and stalwart in keeping the Woody Guthrie legacy alive. Michael Funke & Kathryn Wood, Bend, Oregon
Lisa Davis LaFave Bennett
May 23, 2017
To My Sweet Love & Deepest Friend,
Hard to imagine life without you. 36 yrs has past & now our real good-byes begin. You will forever remain in my heart as my first love, husband, friend, & family. You are such a good man & father. Such a kind soul & I am going to miss you deeply my sweet man.
Tess
May 23, 2017
May god bless and keep you always. The world is a less for your passing.
Harry Simpson
May 23, 2017
Godspeed, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Wanda Mello
May 23, 2017
Truly a singer songwriter with a beautiful heart ❤ I will continue to enjoy his music and am thankful for the legacy he left his family and followers. He shared his true feelings with the world through his artistry and touched so many hearts. Lord Bless this extraordinary man.
Charlie Sonkin
May 23, 2017
I am so blessed to have attended his concerts at the Craftsman House in ST Pete, Fl. Jimmy was the greatest! I will treasure my copies of his music.
My prayers go out to his family and his son especially/ little Jackson.
He will never beforgotten❣☮
Namaste,
Charlie Sonkin
Jane Dowling
May 23, 2017
God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.
Abby Johnst
May 23, 2017
Broken hearted,
You will live on through your beautiful music...
beautiful person gone too soon. Prayers and love to your lov
CC. Wilson
May 23, 2017
To the LAFAVE FAMILY during this most difficult time, may 'God' give you "strength" during this most difficult time. Jimmy will be sorely missed.
-Psalm 29:11
Valenda Newell
May 23, 2017
HE SHARED GREAT MUSIC WITH FANS AROUND THE WORLD.......PRAYERS and BLESSINGS
G
May 23, 2017
I'm sorry for the family's loss. There are no words that any one could say at this difficult time. It's times like these when the loving promises of our heavenly Father can bring us comfort and can soften some of the pain we feel in our hearts. (1 Thessalonians 4:13,14) May God grant you guidance, strength and peace during your time of sorrow.
May 23, 2017
Goodbye Jimmy. We are now looking forward to seeing you in paradise. May God take care of his family and friends at this time of deep sorrow. God love you.
Patricia DeStefano
May 23, 2017
So sorry for your loss, my thought and prayers are with you in your time of griefun. May your memories bring you comfort. May God bring you peace. Take a look at some comforting words at Psalms 55:22. My deepest and sincere condolences to your families and friends.
Charles
May 23, 2017
Dear family and friends, so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, comfort you at this time. Notice his promise at Matthew 5:28, 29. My condolences.
Ed
May 22, 2017
God bless Jimmy, and all the artists the fill our souls with meaning. Gratitude, and debt.
Dennis Heintz
May 22, 2017
I meet Jimmy through my brother. It has been a while sense I saw Jimmy preform that was in Tucson AZ a number of years ago but it was just last year when I called him and he called me back we we played a little phone tag and he left me a message and now I have to make sure I keep this message. He was a great father, a great person and a great friend. You are in heaven now pain free. You might not be with us any longer but your music will live on. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. The Heintz Family
Laurie Bertolett
May 22, 2017
Condolences to his family and closest friends. My heart breaks for you. Thank you Jimmy for sharing your heart, as well as your beautiful music. You were a blessing to all that knew you. Austin will never be the same. Wherever you are, may you be surrounded by the love that you gave so freely while here on this earth.
Beth Mann
May 22, 2017
For the light you brought to so many lives around the world, God bless you Jimmy.
Beth Mann
May 22, 2017
Jimmy La Fave had a God given talent that was as rare as his sense of compassion and love for his fellow man. As a fan of over 20 years and a resident of the great state of Texas, my Texas flag has been lowered to Half Staff out of respect and love for a unique human being who truly deserves this honor and respect. God speed my friend and may your family find much comfort in the love and prayers of your multitude of fans around the world! With love and a heavy heart. Beth Mann
Gwendolyn/Steve Beeler
May 22, 2017
Sing on, Jimmy. We are blessed to have seen and heard you one last time May 18.
christians
May 22, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jimmy. Rest assured life is precious to our Creator. He promises to act in our behalf.
1 Corinthians 15:26
David Cabala
May 22, 2017
Very Sad News, R.I.P. Jimmy.
May 22, 2017
I am really really sorry to learn about the passing of Jimmy we have lost a great man who have touch the lives many may memory of his music continue to uplift hearts my deep condolences. ND Texas's.
MV
May 22, 2017
May The God of all comfort strengthen the family and know that God keeps in his memory all those who die, because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalm 116::15)
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