The news of George Jones death has spread like a wild fire and friends from all walks of life are tweeting and commenting and relaying their feelings about the great country singer. Of coarse the Country Community is being heard from all corners of the country. But more than just other country stars are missing "The Possum".

Nikki Sixx from Motley Crue tweeted: "RIP George Jones. What a huge loss to music."

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Troy Aikman said: "'The Possum' was one of my favorites...had the pleasure of meeting him years ago."

NASCAR race car driver Clint Boyer tweeted: "Sad day. We lost my favorite country legend. RIP George Jones."

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Larry The Cable Guy tweeted "RIP George Jones. Who's gonna fill your shoes? You will be missed. Thank you for your awesome music. George Jones is a national treasure, he was a friend, God Bless the possum."

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And Darrell Waltrip said, "This is one of the saddest in the history of country music.t day"

 

 

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