Randy Travis, a country music star, has expressed his sympathies to his dear friend and stagehand.
Travis confirmed the death of his former stagehand Thomas Roberts in a Facebook post on July 10. โWith the passing of Thom Roberts, the stage has dimmed,โ Travis wrote.
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โFor many years, the Randy Travis band and crew had the opportunity to share the winding roads and beautiful venues with one of the industryโs best stage lighting technicians. Thom had a subtle, captivating presence that sparked your soul as well as a remarkable sense of lighting a stage. Always ready to help, with a โcan doโ and a โglad to do itโ attitude.โ
According to Travis, Thom โwas a gentle giant of a man who wore a constant smile on his face and carried a song in his heart. A nicer, gentler attitude would take a lifetime to find.โ
โThom was my friend, and I loved him. The music will not be as wonderful when we return to the road next week for Randy Travisโ โMore Lifeโ tour, but I will be reminded of the blessing I was given to having Thom Roberts on the road with us for so many miles and so many memories.โ
โIt certainly wonโt be the same; and, I know I speak for the entire band and crew when I say, the light that he truly created, in our hearts, will never be extinguished or forgotten,โ Travis added. โTonight, Iโll look to heaven, and Iโm sure Iโll see flashes of Thomโs handiwork in the night sky, letting us know heโs home and everything is fine.โ
According to reports, Thomas was shot and died at the age of 68. According to police sources, Roberts was shot by his wife, Christine Ann Roberts, 72.
According to the report, the gunshot penetrated Thomasโs chest while he was standing on their front porch around 8 p.m. Christine told officers upon her arrest that โshe had shot her husband because he had cheated on her.โ
Itโs uncertain whether or not those statements are true. After witnessing Thomas laying on the floor, a nearby neighbor who heard the gunshots phoned 911.
At the scene, Thomas was pronounced deceased. According to Today, he had worked as a stagehand for Randy Travis for 20 years until Randyโs stroke in 2013.
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