Roger Wayne Sovine obituary, Nashville, TN

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Roger Sovine

January 15, 2026

So very sorry to hear of the home going of my namesake. He was an exceptional person and will be missed greatly by all. The country music world has lost an irreplaceable spirit of bedrock, true keeper of the flame. Blessings, Peace and comfort. Cousin-Roger Dale Sovine

Garth Shaw

January 6, 2026

#Godspeed Roger! I'll always be grateful for your signing my publishing company to BMI in 1991. As I'm sure you know, your send-off last night at BMI was a reunion with ALL your friends & Family there.

S Wayne Elder

January 5, 2026

To the Sovine Family, am sorry to hear of your loss. Have and will pray for the Lord's comforting arms to hold and comfort you all. Love to all.
Wayne Elder

Thomas Cain

January 5, 2026

To the Sovine family, I was so sorry to hear about Roger´s passing. He was a great man and I will miss him very much. You all will be in my prayers. Sincerely, Thomas Cain

Catherine Mountcastle

January 4, 2026

My condolences to Rodger's family ~ What a lovely, sharing, caring individual he was. We (Wink &I) have been blessed to have shared many wonderful occasions with Rodger & Shirley in Nashville ,
Gulf Shores & Albany, GA (escaping a hurricane). He will be sooo missed by his many friend's.

Nancy Logan

January 3, 2026

Sending my love and deepest sympathy to Shirley and the Sovine family. My memories while working at BMI as Roger's Assistant will always bring back the good times during my years there. I feel blessed to have known him.
Nancy Logan

Phil waldran

January 2, 2026

Sorry to hear of Roger´s passing have known Roger and Shirley for many years

Leegie Parker

January 2, 2026

Sending love to Shirley, Amy, Jim and the entire Sovine family. Roger was a true gentleman with a wicked sense of humor, which Ashley inherited from him. I am holding you all in my prayers and sending lots of love. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss! Love, Leegie

Diana and Mark Meskimen

December 30, 2025

Sharing your sadness as we remember Roger . He will be dearly missed . What a gift to have him in your life. Thoughts and prayers to all .
Diana and Mark Meskimen

Jeff Green

December 29, 2025

During his years as Chairman of the CMA International Committee, Roger was a wonderful mentor to me as we worked to grow Country music's popularity around the globe, particularly in Europe and Australia. I will forever appreciate his kindness, support and generosity with his time and knowledge. My heartfelt condolences to Shirley and the Sovine family.

Angela Graham

December 29, 2025

So saddened to hear the news of Roger´s passing and he will be missed!

Marshall Chapman

December 28, 2025

So sad to hear this. Nothing but good memories of Roger. Love and deepest sympathy to Shirley and family.

Shirley Sovine

December 28, 2025

Thank you. For being the BEST husband ever. Love, Shirley

Eileen Littlefield

December 28, 2025

God Bless. What a force. Many memories.

Jacki Meskimen

December 28, 2025

Thoughts and prayers are with Shirley and all the family. Losing someone so cherished is difficult . The great memories you share will help ease the pain. Love and hugs are sent to all.

Dickey Lee

December 27, 2025

This makes me very sad.

Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services - Nashville

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December 26, 2025

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