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for Larry Wilson
Mary Vandiver
May 22, 2011
When I first moved here from LA in '98, I was disappointed to not feel the 'Soul of the South'... not until I watched "Georgia Backroads" on PBS and heard Larry's songs and incredible voice. He expressed his feelings and views in ways no one else ever has, and his music touches me like no other.
Thank you, Steve, for providing this online guest book where I've been able to read and learn more about his life and what a terrific man he was.
Larry Jon, thanks for sharing your heart and life with us through your music!
Steve Jobe
August 3, 2010
I never had the pleasure of meeting Larry Jon in person, but I have been a devoted fan since the mid-70's. There will never be another Larry Jon, and surely we will all miss him dearly amd hold his music and memory close to our hearts! My sympathy to Larry Jon's family, and may God comfort you in your grief!
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Jowers
July 14, 2010
Tyler and Family, We are sorry to hear of the death of your father. I did not know him, but from the guest book entries, he must have been a wonderful man. We sympathize with you and your family. Best wishes to you and your wife on the birth of your baby. Sincerely, Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Jowers
with Larry Jon @ The Bluebird in Nashville
Chris Davis
July 4, 2010
My favorite songwriter, and one of the kindest people I ever met. I'll miss looking forward to that next opportunity to see him perform. The music he left behind will last forever, and I will certainly make it a point to make sure as many people as I possibly can, will hear it..
I have never played his music for ANYBODY that hasn't been blown away and become an instant fan...
R.I.P Larry Jon, and thank you for being so kind...
and inspirational...
Jefferson Ross
July 4, 2010
When I grow up, I want to write songs like you, Larry Jon. Thank you for your gift to us all.
GAIL MITCHELL
July 2, 2010
FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
IF LOVE COULD HAVE SAVED HIM, HE WOULD HAVE LIVED FOREVER,
MY MEMORIES OF LARRY ARE SO MANY AND HE BROUGHT JOY AND LAUGHTER TO ALL WHO KNEW HIM, MUSIC AND HIS FAMILY WERE HIS PASSION AND HE WILL BE REMEMBER FOR YEARS TO COME, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HIM AGAIN,,,,GOD BLESS YOU ALL,
GAIL MITCHELL,, (FORMERLY MITCHELL'S GROCERY STORE, NORTH AUGUSTA, SC,)
Cris Cuddy
July 1, 2010
Larry Jon took me under his wing one year when I was attending the Frank Brown through the kindness of his great friend Mickey Newbury. I was privileged to join him for his concerts, and Mickey's, I was fed countless delicious meals from his magic cookbook as were many others, and introduced to and made welcome by both their many friends and relatives.
And when I had to catch an early plane he insisted on getting up before dawn and driving me himself, casually mentioning as the sun began to rise that he could only see shadows mostly, due to cataracts at that time !
His generosity to a stranger has never been forgotten and he continued to regale me with his wonderful stories and voice up by telephone until a very few weeks ago when he sent me his latest cd and a poster to remember him by.
A great artist, a great friend and a great soul, it was my great good fortune to have known you Larry Jon..Your love will live on forever..
July 1, 2010
My sympathies to Larry Jon's family and many friends. I met him in Augusta in 1978 and enjoyed his stories, sense of humor, music and his larger than life personality. We will always enjoy his music.
Mary Powell, Martinsville VA
Gale Sitton
June 28, 2010
My sincere sympathy to the Wilson family. Larry Jon and his wonderful creative musical talent will be missed by many. He was also such an interesting conversationalist and my friend Emily Baumann and I shared some fun times with him. His musical contributions made this a better world. Gale Dozier Sitton and Emily Baumann
Bill Baab
June 27, 2010
To Billy Joe & Family: I remember you & Larry Jon both growing up in our neighborhood on The Hill. We (Bill Jr., Charles, Jimmy, Betty, Barbara Jean and parents) lived on the corner of Heath Street and Wrightsboro Road.
Last year, after Don Rhodes gave me Larry Jon's unlisted North Augusta number, I called to reminisce about him winning the Sancken's Dairy Talent Show on the Miller Theatre stage back in the 1950s. He told me he won a gold watch, a paid trip to Savannah and
all the Sancken's ice cream he could eat! He said he sung MI-DOUBLE-S-I-DOUBLE-PI (Mississippi!) I asked if he'd sung that one lately and he laughed and admitted he hadn't. I am including his reminisces in a book about Augusta area retail dairies I'm researching. He later sent me an autographed photo which I treasure.
I thought you'd enjoy reading this anecdote from a very talented fellow.
Bill Baab, Augusta
June 27, 2010
Larry Jon, you we're you're own man, you're own song and now you've gone on to the big gig in the sky. A jewel in the sky and if i look up, it will shine and in my Heart i will know! Tyler be strong........Jimmi B
Don & Beth Coulter
June 27, 2010
Our sympathies to the Wilson family and especially Tyler. Augusta has lost a treasure and the world has lost a great songwrighter. His deep voice and kind spirit will be missed.
Chris Vaughn
June 26, 2010
My sympathies go out to the entire Wilson family, you're all in my prayers. Tyler you are in my heart and on my mind I love ya buddy.I'm very sorry for your loss.
Patricia Ann Blanco
June 25, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
sharon anderson
June 25, 2010
I saw Larry Jon play at a little house near Nashville; the "Hillbilly Haiku" a few months ago.
Imagine me, not even knowing anything about him except that he had been loved by Mickey Newberry.
my heart came home to me that night, and sank into the softest flickerings of spirit
and for weeks afterward, I found my morning, and was refreshed.
JoAnn West
June 25, 2010
I grew up next door to Larry and Billy Joe on Maryland Ave.He was a sweet man.
Condolences.
JoAnn Brown West
Ladelle Kuglar
June 25, 2010
I have known Larry Jon since we were teenagers in Augusta. He was so talented and will be missed by many. May God bless all of his family.
Ladelle Solomon Kuglar
Atlanta GA
Allan Davenport
June 25, 2010
"Larry Jon was a long time dear friend, and mentor to a degree. I will miss his wisdom and friendship greatly. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and fellow friends." Allan Davenport (Augusta, GA)
Gerald Stacks
June 25, 2010
Spent many a nights listening to him at the old Red Lion Pub and just hanging out in the 70's. He will be missed by many and remembered by everyone that came in touch with him.
Carol A. Earle
June 25, 2010
He had many friends in Nashville and I am proud to count my self among them. Cheerio old pal, C. Earle
Jean Giles
June 25, 2010
Larry Jon Wilson was an awesome musician and person. He will be missed.
Linda & Bill Macky
June 25, 2010
Larry Jon was a uniquely talented songwriter who had the gift to capture your undivided attention when he sang or spoke those thought provoking words from his soul. We were blessed to get to know the man behind the lyrics and music. The voice of the south will live on all over the world in the intriguing songs Larry Jon wrote and the people whose lives he touched. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of Larry Jon's loved ones.-Linda Macky
June 24, 2010
I wish that I could describe how much I appreciate what Larry Jon has given me and how much he has and continues to enlighten my life. Thanks Larry Jon. My prayers are with his family, whom he loved dearly. -David Howington (Hogansville, GA)
bruce burch
June 23, 2010
Larry Jon was one of the greatest songwriters I have ever heard...he was also one of the kindest people I have ever met. I will miss him. "Writing songs and singing songs ain't all I know..it's all I love"-LJW
Lloyd Horton
June 23, 2010
So sorry for Larry Jon's many friends and family. Things Ain't What They Used To Be.
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