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Topic: Billy Jo Spears has Passed on. |
Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2011 12:39 pm |
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Billy Jo Spears has passed. That is all I know. I'm sure others will come forward with more Info. A great Lady and singer.
RIP Billy Jo
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Bob Hempker
From:
Goodlettsville, TN.
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Posted 14 Dec 2011 12:56 pm
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This is really sad. BJ was a very warm, loving person. She was a highly under-rated singer, also. We'll miss you, BJ.
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Billy Murdoch
From:
Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
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Posted 14 Dec 2011 1:32 pm
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Very sad news indeed.
Rest in peace dear Lady |
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Lee Barber
From:
Sweeny, TX, USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2011 2:32 pm
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Found Link to music row on Billie
http://www.musicrow.com/2011/12/billie-jo-spears-passes/
Wikipedia: Billie Jo Spears (born Billie Jean Spears, January 14, 1937 - December 14, 2011, Beaumont, Texas, United States) was an American country music singer. She reached the top-10 of the Country music charts five times between 1969 and 1977, her biggest hit being "Blanket on the Ground", which, in 1975, became her only number one.[1] She is known for her bluesy voice.
GREAT Lady and Voice.
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Roy Rosetta
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Nederland, Texas.. On the Texas Gulf Coast
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Posted 14 Dec 2011 2:55 pm
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This very sad news for me. Billy Jo and I grew up together in the Beaumont/Port Arthur, Tx. area. We sat for hours many a day in my mother and dad's house, her on guitar and me on piano, just hanging out playing and singing our music. I haven't been in contact with BJ in about a year, but I did know she was having some health problems.
This, again, is a very sad day for me. She is in God's house now and I'll bet there are lot's of her music fan's welcoming her home.
Rest in peace dear BJ, we love you....
...Roy and Barbara
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Micky Byrne
From:
United Kingdom (deceased)
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Posted 15 Dec 2011 2:57 am Re: Billy Jo Spears has Passed on.
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Rest in peace dear lady.
Micky Byrne U.K. |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 15 Dec 2011 3:02 am
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The Nashville Tennessean stated reason for passing "Cancer" but that was all.
Wasn't she married to Terry Bethel at one time? |
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Bob Simmons
From:
Trafford, Alabama, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2011 7:21 pm rip
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| got to work for many great artists over the years but she was not only a great talent but a wonderful lady to work for. RIP I could give many war stories about her personnality,but as Herby has stated, really enjoyed my time with her - Jerry Lee wasn't bad either.... |
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Terry Bethel
From:
Hollister, Missouri (deceased)
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Posted 9 Jan 2012 7:16 pm Bj
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Yes Jack Stoner BJ and I were married for 16 years.
We have been in contact for the last 5 years. I went to Vidor where she was living with her son Kevin.
I only had one full day as I in between gigs, we had a great visit and I'm glad I went as she passed away 5 days later.
She was a fighter and never gave up her will to live.
I told her I wished she would come to St. Louis and sing with me again and she said "you betcha".
BJ I never stopped loving you and I am going to miss the voice that I loved even before we got together.
I would go on and on but I can't.
Terry Bethel
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Mike Brown
From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2012 7:32 pm Bj
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| I'm glad that I got the chance to hear her a few years ago at the St. Louis Convention. God rest her soul. RIP |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2012 9:25 pm
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This is so sad to hear.
Jerry |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 12 Jan 2012 9:47 pm
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| I got to meet her in St. Louis also and had the pleasure to hear her perform in person. One of my favorites. |
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Roy Ayres
From:
Riverview, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 14 Jan 2012 8:42 am
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Terry, Roy & I are sad to hear the news about BJ. I can still hear her singing "Blanket On The Ground". She was an awesome singer. We will pray for your comfort and the comfort of her family. We sure miss seeing all of you but Roy just can't travel anymore. God's Blessings, Laurie
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