Randy Travis Says Goodbye to a Beloved Friend in an Emotional Facebook Post
Randy Travis, a country music singer, has conveyed his condolences to his late stagehand and buddy.
In a Facebook post on July 10, Travis reported the death of his former stagehand Thomas Roberts. “With the passing of Thom Roberts, the stage has dimmed,” Travis wrote.
“The Randy Travis band and crew had the opportunity to share the winding roads and beautiful venues with one of the industry’s best stage lighting technicians for many years.” Thom had a subtle, engaging presence that fired your soul and an exceptional understanding of stage lighting. Always willing to assist, with a ‘can do’ and ‘happy to do it’ attitude.”
Thom “was a gentle giant of a man who wore a constant smile on his face and carried a song in his heart,” Travis writes. It would take a lifetime to find a finer, friendlier attitude.”
“Thom was a friend of mine, and I adored him.” When we return to the road next week for Randy Travis’ “More Life” tour, the music will not be as good, but I will be reminded of the blessing of having Thom Roberts on the road with us for so many miles and memories.”
“It certainly won’t 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,” Travis concluded. “Tonight, I’m going to look to heaven, and I’m sure I’ll see flashes of Thom’s handiwork in the night sky, letting us know he’s home and everything is fine.”
According to sources, Thomas was shot and died at the age of 68. Christine Ann Roberts, 72, shot Roberts, according to police sources.
According to the report, the gunshot entered Thomas’s chest while he was standing on their front porch at 8 p.m.. When she was arrested, Christine told officers that “she had shot her husband because he had cheated on her.”
It’s unclear whether those comments are true. A nearby neighbor who heard the gunshots called 911 after seeing Thomas lying on the floor.
Thomas was pronounced dead on the spot. He worked as a stagehand for Randy Travis for 20 years before Randy’s stroke in 2013.
