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Marty Box
April 24, 2023
To this day , Vern Gosdin is still one of my all time favorite singers and he always will be . The names Jones , Haggard , and Gosdin are the first names I associate with REAL Country Music .
Marty Box
April 27, 2022
As a young college student, I first heard Vern while watching an old Nashville t v show hosted by Tom T Hall I believe, Vern sang an early hit song , but it was truly his voice that just captivated me . Lots of hits followed this time period , but when a buddy of mine mentioned years later that his mother couldn´t stand to not hear a song even for a day , I had to find out what the song was . It was "Chiseled in stone " After I heard that one , I was hooked for good . I was fortunate to meet him at a show in Illinois with George Jones and Conway on the same venue . What a great memory that day will always be for me and my friend who went with me !
Erwin David Jarvis
June 30, 2021
Vern,....... Was the best!!!
Marty Box
April 26, 2021
I loved Verns singing from the first time I heard it . The song “ What would your memory do “ was the song . Then I heard more and more . Chiseled in stone still sends chills up and down my spine . I was so thrilled to get to briefly meet him before a concert in Illinois with Jones and Conway . What a show that was in 1992 I do believe! Still miss that great humor as well as his singing . “Give me a tarot mater and onion “ was a great story on George’s t v show with Vern as guest ! Great memories forever a fan !
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BILL SKYLES
April 23, 2021
In my opinion,Vern was just about one of the greatest singer,songwriter to EVER come out of Nashville..Vern I will truly miss you☦
Louella Roberts
January 21, 2021
I hate that vern gosdin died he sure was a legend in his own time and I really loved his singing and his love for his music.he sure was a great singer and he is missed by alot of people im so sorry for your loss prayers for the family i know its been awhile now I am going to get me a cd of him
Martin
September 30, 2020
I saw. Vern Gosdin in concert in Peoria Il. and in Springfield Il. 1992 with Conway and George Jones . Vern came out in afternoon and wore black and shook hands with me and a buddy . The band was playing and then Jones boys also were practicing . We walked in back door and stayed all afternoon. Ron Gaddis , George’s lead gave us snickers and cokes . For 4 hours we watched and listened . All was way before 9/11 so Didn’t need security . What a time In Life that was . The music was priceless .
All 3 were great , and all on the same ticket ! Still have ticket stub ! Vern Gosdin great great voice !
Cheryl Heming
June 12, 2017
His music spoke to my heart.
Thomas Baine
June 8, 2017
He was the greatest country singer.
rickie hastie
May 3, 2017
I was just a person who loved verns music and his style.he was like no other.gods speed.
PAT ROBINSON
May 23, 2009
JUST FOUND OUT YOU WHENT TO HEAVENS GATE ,SO SOON TO EARLEY.GOD BLESS YOU AND ,MAY YOUR FAMILY CHERISH ALL THE MEMORIES,YOU WERE A REAL LEGEND,AND THE GRATEST SINGER EVER.PATRICK ROBINSON,YOULL SADLY BE MISSED
Charlene Lisle
May 18, 2009
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family, friends and anybody who knew and loved Vern. I have loved Country music ever since high school and now I'm passed 55 and I still love it today. But this new country is not country.
Vern knew how to sing, and write a good song. I have alot of his music, it never gets old, i hear it everyday. He had a beautiful voice. He will always be remembered. Another thing, my dad told me before he passed in '87 that we were related to Vern. He spoke about Aunt Josie often. They all grew up in Randolph Co. Ala. I am sorry i never got to meet him but i will one day.
He's singing in that Heavenly Choir along with Marty Robbins now.
I'll meet you "IN THE GARDEN" one day when I'm "CHISELED IN STONE".
"IT IS RAINING AT MY HOUSE TONIGHT"
Goodnight my brother, "I'LL FLY AWAY", one day.
Betty Hingson
May 12, 2009
Well Vern I guess you thought it was time to go,but the world of country music will have a void that know one can replace.Like George said "Who's Gonna Fill Your Shoes"?Idon't think there is another singer in country music that can ever have the feeling for a song that you had. Thanks for the music and I'm sure Jesus was holding your hand . God Bless you . A Fan Forever
Donna Miller
May 10, 2009
My husband, Bruce and I were fortunate to have met Vern, many years ago. We found him to be a very kind and gracious person and we will always remember him that way.
Dale Triplett
May 7, 2009
Never had the good fortune to shake his hand - but I sure felt the touch of his voice. Good journey, sir.
Jan Tolbert
May 6, 2009
What a voice - what a gift.
He left his mark.
Tom Higgins
May 5, 2009
Good bye my Friend...Well done
Mike Smith
May 5, 2009
Vern,
I feel that I have known you for years. We know a lot of the same people. I have always enjoyed your singing. Your music will live on forever. Rest in Peace!
Tonya Reynolds
May 4, 2009
I had met Vern a few years ago, he made a tremendous impact on my life. I will forever love and miss him. God Bless you Vern. Love, Tonya
Deb Berry
May 4, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Doris Green Thompson And Taria Lee Green
May 4, 2009
Dear Vern,
This is a hard way of saying good bye. We have known you since Taria was 12 years old singing at the Nasville Palace, She is now 25 and still singing her heart out. You always believed in her.
Our friendship grew over the years outside of "VERN GOSDIN THE VOICE" in the music buisness.
We will always remember you as The big monkey,me as mama monkey,and Taria was always your little monkey...We had some fun phone calls day and all hours of the night.
You are now with your Pal Varney give him a hug for us. We will and do miss you both..Theres so much more I could say, But I can here you now saying to me, YOU WRITTING A BOOK PAL... LOL!! Yes Vern, this time I am...
Out of Love,honor & respect, we will miss you bunches,and Love you BUNCHES..Pal,you can sing to the heavens now and you are with your Lord as you know him.....Love You,MaMa monkey, & Little Money
Mark Fatheree
May 3, 2009
I am one of your biggest fans.Mr.Gosdin you will truely be missed but your music will live on for years to come.I love many of your songs but one of my favorites is The Garden.I sing karaoke and I always sing some of your music.The gospel song that you sang holds true today.that is Jesus Hold My Hand.may you rejoice in the arms of God.You will be missed!!
May 3, 2009
We were fortunate to attend the visitation on Saturday. I have feel like I have lost my best friend. I am so thankful to have this opprotunity for "closure". We'll keep you alive through your music for years and years to come. You will be missed. Dianne and Dick Byrd, Douglasville, GA
HELEN BURKE
May 3, 2009
THANKS VERN FOR STAYING TRUE TO COUNTRY MUSIC YOU AND GEORGE JONES ARE OUR PNLY TRUE HOPE TO KEEP TRUE COUNTRY ALIVE. SO PROUD THAT WE CAN SHARE A SPOT WITH YOU IN OUR WONDERFUL ATLANTA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME... BEING INDUCTED IN THE SAME YEAR.REALLY DID TREASURE THE COUPLE DAYS WE SPENT BEFORE AWARD SHOW AND THE EVENING OF OUR EVENT AND THEN WE TOPPED OFF THE EVENT THE NEXT MORNING WITH A WONDERFUL FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST..HEAVEN IS BRIGHTER TODAY WITH YOUR ENTRY...I BET YOU AND RES=X ARE SINGING AGAIN TONITE. IN HEAVEN..... FROM ALL OUR STAFF AND YOUR ATLANTA FRIENDS WITH THE ATLANTA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME....JOHNNY CARSON ,PHYLLLIS COLE AND THE REST OF THE GROUP.. WE TRULEY LOVED YOU WILL MEET YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE....NOW TRUELY SOME CALL IT HEAVEN AS SQUITE PARSON SAID BUT NOW YOU CAN CALL IT HOME. YOUR FELLOW ATL COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF AME MEMBERS . JERRY AND HELEN BURKE. AND ALL OF HICKORY WIND BLUEGRASS BAND.....GODS SPEAD
Steve Williams
May 3, 2009
Another *true* country singer has left us.
Mr. Gosdin, may you rest in His eternal peace and my condolences to the Gosdin family and friends.
James Broxson
May 2, 2009
I've spent countless hours driving around in my truck listening to your music. Thank you for showing this world how to feel and listen to a song with your heart. Rest in peace Mr. Gosdin
steve webb
May 2, 2009
my wife and I met vern a couple of times and he was always very kind to us. I especially remember the morning we had breakfast with him at cracker barrel. A great guy,sadly missed.
Bobby Bee
May 2, 2009
Vern,
You were the greatest ever. The world will be a sadder place without you.
Bobby Bee Canada
James Campbell
May 2, 2009
Thankyou Vern for all the great music.You will be missed..R.I.P..
May 2, 2009
THANK YOU VERN FOR STAYING TRUE TO COUNTRY MUSIC. YOU WERE THE GREATEST. WE WILL MISS YOU BUT WE KNOW YOU ARE AT PEACE AND YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE FOREVER. ROSE W. JASPER,IND
Donnie Roberson
May 2, 2009
To the man whom I based my music career behind. I will greatly miss you my friend. I'll cherish all the times you and I had, Even the ones at Bob Evans. I'll never let your music be forgotten. you were the true voice of Country Music
Sherrel Franceschini
May 2, 2009
I would like to send my heart felt sorry to the family and also would like to say I am 50 yrs old and have loved Mr. Gosdin since the first time I heard him sing. The world will miss him. But now he is in better hands and can sing for eternity.
It will be more in heaven to look foward to when it is my turn to go.
Alice Justice
May 2, 2009
Your music and memory will forever live in the hearts of us all. We will miss you.
Patsy A. Matthews
May 1, 2009
Vern honey We are going to miss youa nd honest humor , your wonderful writng and singing no one could have done it better God Bless those you left to mourn your passing Love to all of you ..Patsy A. Matthews
PIERRE MILLLER
May 1, 2009
My sincere condolences to the Gosdin family as we have lost a world renown recording artist. He will be sadley missed by all that loved his music. one good thought is that his recordings will live on while he watches from above as we continue to enjoy "THE VOICE"
PETE MILLER [email protected]
Betty Pilkington
May 1, 2009
My condolences to Vern's family and his many friends who loved him so. He was such an extraordinary artist. I've loved him for many years and listen to his music all the time. He will be sorely missed.
Sarah Cravens
May 1, 2009
Rest in peace Vern Gosdin...and thank you for the wonderful music you have left for us. What a loss for us that loved you and your music so much!
Lynn Gray
May 1, 2009
Vern, you were way to humble to think of how you would be missed. What you left us was so generous. We'll always remember. RIP!
Teresa Shaw
May 1, 2009
A very sad time for me, as well as everyone who knew him and loved his music, I'm sure. I have loved Vern for many years. I got to meet him once at Renfro Valley in Mt. Vernon, KY. He was doing a show there. There will never be another "Voice" like his. Rest in peace Vern.
Frank Guttery
May 1, 2009
I met and talked with Mr Gosdin's manager in Trussville Alabama one day a year or so ago. He was waiting for him to take him to lunch. My wife and I were shopping in the mall and decided to eat while there. Only a couple of tables away from us was Mr Gosdin and his manager having lunch.
I wanted to meet him and ask for his autograph but knew that was not the time or place. I didn't want to bother him.
A truly good man. Great singer. We will miss him.
Donald Conner
May 1, 2009
"The Voice" was an accurate description of Vern Gosdin. I often felt he led the parade of unsung ballad singers. What a great singer, and gentle person. I lived in the Nashville area for 40 years and was fortunate to meet Vern several times. I have all his albums and they never grow old His music, and writing, will live forever. He now passes the torch to Gene Watson to lead the ballad singer's parade. My deepest sympathy to all of Mr. Gosdin's loving family.
Melissa Bruner
April 30, 2009
As a young child i recall seeing Vern at the barbecue place in whitebluff. He blessed us with his voice for so many years. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
John La Mond
April 30, 2009
Working in Country Radio for almost 30 years, I had the pleasure of meeting Vern many times and having drinks with him every time he came through town. He was a gentle soul and a beautiful person. I feel like like I just lost one of my relatives. Is it raining at your house like its raining at mine? Rest in Peace Vern. You are loved and missed. John La Mond, Country 106.5, WYRK Buffalo, NY
Randy and Lori Snyder
April 30, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family ... my husband (Randy Snyder) was a distant relative and he spoke very kind words about Mr. Gosdin.
I am sad that I never had a chance to meet him myself.
Our love is with all his family,
Randy and Lori Snyder
ANGIE PETERSON
April 30, 2009
MY HEART IS SO SAD! I WILL MISS HIM FOREVER.
PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY.
Dot Mabe
April 30, 2009
Vern was one of my favorites. Saw him a lot of times in person. My husband took me real close to him one night at a concert. I was in his fan club for a long time. My prayers go out to his family.
C Luther
April 30, 2009
Has always been my favorite country singer. I will truely miss you, your voice,and your singing talent. My prayers are with the Gosdin family.
Todd Steele
April 30, 2009
Although I did not know Vern personally, I feel as though I did through his music. My prayers are with Vern's family.
robert walker
April 30, 2009
Vern , though you may not be here in body, you are truly here with us in leaving your greatest gift to us your music will live on in each and everyone of us. GOD bless and keep you . Its raining at my house today Vern.
Dorothy Boyd
April 30, 2009
I loved Vern Gosdin.I tried to be at everyone of his performances. Greatest country music star ever lived. Will miss you Vern. Dorothy Boyd, Summit, MS
JANICE MAY
April 30, 2009
I AM SO VERY SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF VERN. I AM A FAN OF HIS AND THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER VOICE LIKE HIS.HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY US FANS AS WELL AS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.I HAD THE OPORTUNITY TO SEE HIM PERFORM ONCE ABOUT 5 OR 6 YEARS AGO AND ENJOYED HIM SO MUCH... REST IN PEACE, VERN. SINCERELY, JANICE MAY
Mike Meyer
April 30, 2009
Met Vern at the Nashville Palace on several visits to Nashville. A gentleman, great artist and with a good sence of humor even after his stroke. Love him and will miss him. Mike Meyer Lebanon Jct KY.
VICKIE MIRELES
April 30, 2009
I AM A DEEP DEVOTED FAN. I KNOW VERN WILL BE MISSED BY FAMILY AND FANS ALIKE. GOD HAS CERENTELY GAINED AN ANGEL. MY PRAYERS TO ALL WHO HAS EVER BEEN TOUCHED BY THIS MAN. VICKIE MIRELES (NASHVILLE TN)
Lynne Jaynes
April 30, 2009
i never had the opportunity of meeting him, he was a distant relative but did have the pleasure of listening to his great music. My mom has gone to several of the reunions, so there is a possibility that the two of them met, however our prayers are with friends and family, and we will miss you. Joyce Morgan, Lynne Jaynes (Channelview, Texas )
Claythan (Parmer)Collier
April 30, 2009
I am very sadden for my cousin's passing he was our family hero.I haven't saw Vern in years but he will live forever in our hearts and his music.Rest in peace..
Debra S
April 30, 2009
There will never be another voice like
Vern Gosdin. he will be missed.
Tim Click
April 30, 2009
I met him at Fan Fair. I got his autograph. He was there every year at the fair grounds. He was very nice. He had an excellent voice.
Lou Reid
April 30, 2009
I met Vern in 1982 When he asked me to sing on his gospel recording. I feel blessed to have been part of his gospel and country recordings. He sang and wrote from his heart. I love his voice, singing with him and he was a great guy. I will miss him very much. His famous opening word "SON"
God has added another great singer to its fold.
RIP Mr. Gosdin.
Donna Spencer
April 30, 2009
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
Sherri Bickta
April 30, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to Vern's family, friends, and fans. I have loved his music for years and was blessed to meet him on several occasions. He will be deeply missed.
Everett Miller
April 30, 2009
He sang of what he knew: Life... hard life; Hope... undying hope; and Love... eternal love. His sweet strains of harmony and heartache rates up there with the very best: George, Merle, and Lester. Oh, how I will always love Vern's singing. To hear him sing "Praying" or "I'm Gonna Be Movin'" from his Gospel Album is a piece of heaven on earth. With conviction, THE VOICE sang, "I'll Fly Away"... and now he has. Rest in God's Peace, my Brother.
judy brown
April 30, 2009
I met Vern here in Chicago area.....He is still my all time favorite singer. My sincere condolences to the family. I will never forget him.
Faye Paul
April 30, 2009
Vern, Your songs will live on in our hearts and mind for forever. May you rest in peace. God has another beautiful voice to add to his heavenly choir.
Don Stratton
April 30, 2009
Your voice will be a wonderful addition to Heaven's choir. May you rest in eternal peace with our Saviour and with the knowledge that so many of us consider you to be the greatest country singer that ever lived.
Deena Frankhouser - Craig
April 30, 2009
Vern and I used to be very close a few years back, he was such a good friend to me. He was a good man with a big heart, he always made me feel like part of his family. I will miss him and I know the world will miss his music. You can sing with the angels in heaven now, Vern.
Judy Powell
April 30, 2009
I am so saddened by the loss of Vern Gosdin I loved his music and his voice was so distinct. The country music world has suffered a great loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
gary welschmeyer
April 30, 2009
vern will be missed by many the man may be gone but the voice will live on forever rest in peace
Gary Hunter
April 30, 2009
The VOICE. Wow I loved his singing. Vern you will be missed. Rest in peace my man.
Carolyn Beckelhimer
April 30, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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