Remembering Joe Bonsall from The Oak Ridge Boys

[@briankady1456]

The Oak Ridge Boys were a part of my childhood memories. Rest in peace, Joe Bonsall.

[@keithhudson1358]

Mine too.

[@karenmartin4221]

Mine too! I hope my parents are getting to hear him sing with the Heavenly choir!#RIP #JoeBonsall

[@Mr.chicken29]

Sadly he was the youngest in the group

[@valeriegarcia6081]

Mine too😥

[@fireguymel]

The Oak Ridge Boys and the Statler Brothers were go to music at my grandparents

[@heathertews7613]

Praying for Mary Ann and Joe’s Daughter’s and Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and Joe’s Sister and Duane and William Lee and Richard at this time such a sad 😞 day Joe will be greatly missed he will be rejoicing with Rusty and Norah Lee Singing in the Choir Praising Jesus no more Pain. 🙏🏻

[@DianneYoung-x8l]

Is Nira Duanes wife

[@heathertews7613]

@@DianneYoung-x8l No Norah Lee is Duane’s Wife’s name that passed away

[@lindavaughn4974]

Joe Bonsall,Toby Keith, Rusty Golden and all the greats are singing with the ANGELS in HEAVEN 😢😢😢. Till we all meet again

[@MissDaisyDuke01]

With having Norah Lee Allen, singing back up ! ;)

[@williamsonmunier1]

And bass Harold Reid of the Statler Brothers.

[@lindavaughn4974]

@@williamsonmunier1 i said all the greats

[@SMElder-iy6fl]

Don't forget Harold Reid!

[@jerenitafagayan3300]

😢😢🙏🙏🙏🎵🎼💙💙💙A safe Home going, Joe 🙌

[@claylyons6447]

The Oaks and The Statler Brothers....my 2 favorite country quartets growing up in the 1970's. Thanks Joe for your hard work and dedication to country and gospel music.

[@jasonenyart1773]

Joe's faith has made him whole.

[@Psalms121KJV]

Amen.

[@752brickie]

Amen it surely did like I said he is Singing tonight better than ever before the Throne of Almighty GOD! We really was a true man of GOD!

[@staceysmith1246]

One of the best tenors in any genre of music RIP Joe

[@Smidgen_13]

I hope Joe, William and The Sheriff are together making music in heaven. RIP to them all.

[@williamsonmunier1]

William is living. It is his son Rusty who passed recently.

[@lhager52]

A quartet that could sing almost anything and make it sound great! And Joe Bonsall was a huge part of it! RIP Joe!

[@davidtasler5700]

Rest In Peace Joe 🙏 Sending prayers for his family and the Oak Ridge Boys 😢❤

[@andrewpartain4832]

Rest in peace Joe Bonsall. You will be sorely missed.

[@elainesimons9079]

Oakridge Boys and Statlers were my favorites. You just can't match them. To all who have gone now and before,,,you are missed.😢❤

[@joburkham8890]

My mom died a year ago . She had the biggest crush on Joe . Now she'll finally get to meet him .😍

[@barbaragates9659]

I met him in person and Las Vegas backstage. My husband’s daughter was married to Dewey Deaux who played saxophone in the band. All of them were very nice. Joe brought so much happiness to so many people it will be forever remembered.

[@jameshoward8219]

Rest in peace Joe one of the best tenor singers of all time you will be truly missed praying for the family and friends 🙏🙏

[@pamelaking9715]

I was saddened to hear of the loss of Joe. I've been an Oak Ridge Boys fan since their beginning. ❤

[@loraorand7560]

The OAKRIDGE Boys are one of my favorite groups 😢

[@tikneshiabeauford7289]

Mine too! R.I.P Joe.❤

[@shanemyersmyers1379]

I have been listening to the Oak Ridge Boys for over Forty years. I bought tickets for my whole family to see them in concert back in 1990. I especially love it when they sing Gospel!!! God has a great new singer in the Heavenly Choir today! Rest in Peace, Joe.✝️

[@harmonyherb]

There will never be another sound like the Oak Ridge Boys. RIP Joe

[@SueShambaugh]

I ALWAYS got a kick out of the energy Joe put into any of their songs. Bless his family with peace of knowing that he is free of any pain.

[@plumberroy]

In 1983 I was i young guy working in truck stop on midnights. On lunch break 3:30 a m . Joe Bonsall played a couple of games of Joust with me, got a picture and everyone signed it for my wife. I only spent 30 minutes around Mr Bonsall,vut it was long enough to know that he was a true gentleman thak you for a memory

[@Stretch6373]

R.I.P JOE BONSALL ATRUE AMERICAN ICON W THE OAK RIDGE BOYS LOST THIER BROTHER BUT UP IN HEAVEN W THE GOOD LORD ABOVE HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED

[@lori394]

I am so sad...Heaven is rejoicing with his coming home. Looking forward to meeting him up there someday soon!

[@Shars-Angels]

Thank you Joe Bonsall for your 50 years of great music. Rest in Peace!! You will Truly be missed. Sending condolences to Joe's family, friends, and fans who loved him.😢😢

[@firedoc100]

Heaven just gained another great singer!!! Sing high with the Angels Joe!! I know you are!! You will be missed here on Earth but we shall see you again singing on the streets of gold one day!! The Oaks will never be the same.

[@Robbie-sk6vc]

Yes! Praise the Lord!

[@lavonnericklefs7060]

Wow. I'm. So. Sorry about Joe. Bonsall. They are all so good love them.. he will be so missed from a 84yr young lady who watches them every time there is reruns as that is bout all we have but at least I just watched them a few days ago or just this morning on Larry s country diner God Bless

[@dwightmoore1240]

Another sad day in country music for sure

[@jimmiemabe6512]

End of an era. May he rest in peace.

[@MrRichulan]

Amazing, those famous artists at your table in the restaurant. Joe was a great and enthusiastic singer. Greetings from The Netherlands, Europe! God bless you all, amen!

[@bradwalls8656]

I've had a lot of chances to meet him, even when his health was on the decline. He's one of the greatest country artists. Not unlike a lot of others. Because Joseph S Bonsall, will always be an Oak Ridge Boy, a friend & a brother. With love Joseph.

[@nelsonlowery5864]

Back in the arms of GI JOE AND LILY rest in heavenly peace Joe bonsall

[@lynnf3337]

I don't have the words to express just how sad the news of Joe's passing made me. His voice was unmistakable and such a joy to listen to. My heart goes out to his family and legions of fans. Rest peacefully, Joe Bonsall... 🙏🏻

[@mikefitzgerald4871]

RIP another piece of American folk music.

[@18winsagin]

Yes, Sir, It certainly is , and I miss these times so very much and especially all of the people who are gone now that I enjoyed it with. I guess I do fear aging, though I am just 61, so much change, along with the loss of most of my family, really gets me down often, though I try not to dwell it was my entire childhood.

[@Dpz11]

I got to meet them about 10 years ago and it was amazing. I grew up on these guys. It was an honor to meet them. RIP Mr Joe Bonsall

[@gothard5]

RIP Joe Bonsall. Say hello to George Younce and Glenn Payne and Harold Reid and so many others for me.

[@midsouthexpress]

Can you imagine what kind of quartet is forming with all them up there!!

[@Carol-bn9gx]

@@gothard5 Amen. There are a lot of greats waiting up there for the rest of us. WHAT A DAY THAT WILL BE☝️🥰❤️ Thank you so much LARRYS COUNTRY DINER for treating us to these wonderful singer performers. May God ever bless you. 🙏🥰🙏🥰🙋🏻‍♀️🥰

[@jefflitwiller9744]

There’s a high tenor voice around the Throne of God worshipping Jesus! I sure will miss him. But will see him soon!

[@janmcbride5125]

Love and prayers and sympathy for all of Joe's family and friends. ❤❤❤

[@jennifermurphy899]

RIP Joe.You was a big part of my childhood in the 70s.My daddy only listened to country music. He probably had all the Oak Ridge Boys Albums. He was an old hillbilly.

[@tabathabrabham6384]

Yep! I used to listen to them with my grandparents....I thought their name was "Elvira" Lol....Joe was my "boyfriend"

[@tabathabrabham6384]

Great memories to hold on to....REST IN HEAVEN to your Dad... Sending Love and Hugs 🙏

[@bettyevans1884]

RIP Joe. God bless his family and the Oak Ridge Boys. 🙏🙏

[@eskimosand]

I saw the Oaks in concert 4 times. It is hard to believe there could be anything that could have slowed Joe down. He was always jumping and moving around the stage while singing his heart out. Joe, you will surely be missed down here and welcomed with arms open wide in Heaven.

[@BackupChannel12]

I’ve been friends with Joe all my life. Even sang with them on occasions in Branson. This is so sad. I have no words.

[@tikneshiabeauford7289]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Joe was truly a legend and an icon. I have loved the Oak Ridge Boys for over 40 years. May Joe Rest In Peace!❤

[@MrPcairns]

He will be missed. Looking forward to the day we wii all be together again.

[@tikneshiabeauford7289]

Rest In Peace, Joe. I've loved you and the Oak Ridgel Boys since I was 12 years old. I'm 54 years old now and 42 years later, and it still feels like the first time when I hear an inconic Oak Ridge Boys song. Fan for Life!❤

[@jimarnold4549]

When I was Sheriff I was fortunate along my wife to spend 15 minutes alone with my wife. So kind original and common. Rest in peace Joe. God bless them all.

[@jerrywatson7176]

I met Joe one time and he was a down to earth man, He knew who he was and put on no Airs , He will be missed a great deal.

[@johnharris3362]

Several years ago we saw them at the Rutland fair and before the show people were up close next to their bus visiting with them and like you said down to earth.

[@frankdodgee]

Love and blessings to the Oak Ridge family ❤🎶. Solid Americans 🇺🇸

[@lindaholley4406]

Loved these guys singing. God bless and RIP !!!!!

[@Carol-bn9gx]

We will meet again in Heaven. I know you will be singing with Heaven’s choir. 😇😇❤️❤️😇😇

[@Sheila-n2o]

I loved Joe so much. I saw him in 1980 in a concert in DAllas Texas. My heart is broken, because I know that he is a wonderful husband and that he is a great believer in GOD.

[@joanfraser6500]

Still sound as great as ever. They always had the best sound. Sorry to hear of Joe's passing.

[@rickkilgore1147]

This is The Oaks in such a great performance,with the Greatest Session Guitarist to ever come out of Nashville,The Oaks in Their Prime.

[@joycebrown2383]

Such a great remembrance of Joe Bonsall. Heaven is richer with his voice in the choir!!

[@reginadenoyer2254]

Sorry for his loss. My thoughts and prayers 🙏 go out to his family, the Oak Ridge Boys and all his families and friends

[@dougbeer2697]

Joe was one sweetest people. He was always friendly and truly loved his fans. It is sad to hear that we have lost him but God just added another great singer to the heavenly chior.

[@n2091m]

A real group. Excellent match of voices. I’ve been a fan since I was a kid listening late at night on vinyl

[@Dan-qy1rg]

RIP Joe Bosnall bless all who are morning the loss of such a great performer and man!

[@blainerudy2255]

One of my fondest memories is when I was a young boy sitting in my Grandparents front room listening to a record of The Oak Ridge Boys . Also, in the mid 80s ,hearing Elvira played in the biker bars that I went to.

[@almanull9702]

One of my favorites, he was the life of the party…….RIP

[@thomasallen3818]

R.I.P. Joe, you maybe gone but your voice and music will go on forever.

[@Kam_926]

Joe Bonsall was a blessing to so many during his lifetime, thank you Joe for sharing your amazing talent with all of us all these years!

[@LindaSuggs-d9s]

The Oak Ridge Boys are the greatest quartet ever. They were so good together and loved each other like brothers. RIP Joe. You will be missed.❤❤❤❤ Heaven’s choir has a new tenor now. You will be missed always.

[@dennisbeheler5466]

His book GI Joe and Lily about his parents was truly touching story

[@conniewisnasky]

🙏Sorry to hear the passing of Joe. Lifting family, friends and the Oak Ridge Boys in prayers for comfort. Rest in Peace, Joe.🙏

[@Froggyh63]

Rest In Peace Joe. "I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt Sometimes" ❤🙏🎶

[@nelsonlowery5864]

Such another great song

[@atfourothirtythree]

Love all the Oakridge Boys songs But my favorite is still Sail Away RIp Joe Bonsall 🙏

[@williammoseley17]

Some great tunes over the years brought to us by Joe and the Boys. RIP Sir

[@michaelrogers172]

I'm glad I got to see the oakridge boys in concert back years ago in california where I lived at the time and sad to see they won't be together now with him passed on.

[@crisis-cast]

29 years ago I turned 16 years old. and my Uncle took me to Laughlin, NV to see the Oak Ridge Boys and Joe had jumped out of the plane and hit his head on the top of the doorway. and his head was bandaged up. I loved these guys since I was young.

[@sheilaalexander7324]

❤ The Oak Ridges Boys are a part of a lot of my happy memories ❤ American made 🙏

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Rest in peace 🕊️ Joe Bonsall 🙏

[@lindasnyder9479]

These men were all so gracious for those who came to their concerts. I feel totally blessed to have seen them at Schroeder Hall. I loved his interaction with his beautiful yellow cat that he loved so much (and vice versa). Blessings to his family for peace and love.

[@Angelhorselady]

RIP, Joe. You have had over 50 years of love from us and we will continue to send our love and appreciation to you and the Oak Ridge Boys. Prayers for you all! 🙏

[@DeanBanks-v8j]

Joe was the energy behind the Oaks--Rest in Peace Joe.

[@carlanderson9643]

R. I. P. Joe we all will miss you

[@patriciariley9770]

RIP Joe now singing in Heaven

[@brookswade5774]

Icons of my youth. Thanks for the tunes Joe. Rest in peace.

[@davidbrown9390]

I had the great pleasure of getting to meet Joe in Hendersonville, Tn. It was a pleasure to speak with him. He was easy to talk to and I will always remember that moment. Thank you Joe for a great memory and for all the wonderful years of great music.

[@karenhusman7333]

Got to see him perform at the Nebraska State Fair last year. He was awesome.😢

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Joseph Sloan Bonsall Jr, you will be missed

[@PurpleRainXLI]

My heart is broken😢 RIP Joe, you will be missed 🙏🏻💜🎶

[@joehelbok8184]

RIP MR. Bonsall country and gospel music will never be the same without you.

[@sharondull2103]

Joe Bonson was a great Blessings to all the Americans public eyes

[@sandyRndisco1]

Oh no…. I saw him in concert had front row seat. He came up to me and shook my hand several times along with the other members. He was such a nice man the whole group was and they played their number one hit songs! They ended the concert singing “Elvira.” In fact we were the last ones out because we were so close to the stage I was able to set my phone up on the stage while I was dancing and swaying back & forth to their music! They came out after the concert & talked to us the lead singer to Exile who is best know for the hit song "I Want To Kiss You All Over" is married to the lead singer of The Oak Ridge Boys so we also got their autograph! I was so close I got great pictures too! What a great loss to Classic Country Music. It seems like we are losing all the Great Ones.Awe....now this really makes me cry as it was stated about Joe Bonsall "But JESUS and his family always came first-and we will see him again on the Promised Day.” Believe me I saw him in concert up close you could "see" Jesus in him! You really could!

[@carlie22168]

Every Saturday, when my mom would do her weekly cleaning of the living room, she would turn on her phonograph record player that she bought in the 1950's. One of the records that she played was the Oak Ridge Boys greatest hits. Blessed be her memory, Mr Bonsal's, and my sister's memories. So glad that they both saw the Oak Ridge Boys in concert in St Cloud MN!

[@2olvets443]

RIP Joe Bonsall. I met his parents when I installed CATV in their home in Philly. They were wonderful people.

[@deanellis9463]

I’ve seen the Oaks probably 8 or 9 times over the years, and Joe was fearless to testify of his love for Christ. His passing is sad for us, but there’s joy in Heaven tonight as he is welcomed into his heavenly home!

[@cards0486]

My heart is breaking. The Oaks have been a favorite group of mine for so many years, and Joe was the spark in the act. Great tenor, fabulous personality, and such a kind man. He and his family kept his ALS private, which was certainly their right. Fans just weren’t aware of the severity of his disease. I know the Oak RidgeBoys are headed toward retiring. Duane lost his wife and William Lee lost his son, both tragedies were very recently. I think the Oaks have given us so many years of joy, great songs and wonderful concerts. They are entitled to take time for themselves and families. I’m glad Joe is out of his pain, my prayers are with his family. I’ll miss him so very much. I treasure all my concert memories, and am grateful I never got rid of my vinyl albums. I’ll never stop listening to The Oak Ridge Boys. R.I.P., Sweet Joe. 😢💔

[@DeloresWehr]

I have loved the Oak Ridge Boys for most of my life. Joe was one greatest tenors I have ever heard. RIP Joe.

[@flatiron53]

After all these years, these guys haven’t missed a beat. Voices are as pure as ever.❤

[@justme6767]

Joe was my favorite 😢😢😢

[@tikneshiabeauford7289]

He was my favorite, too!❤

[@deborahhafer5346]

God bless you guys. You all have been dealing with a lot of heartache lately.🙏☝️💓😥

[@scarface1961]

RIP...This brings sadness to my heart. I am not a big concert goer, but I saw these 4 more than any other performers. I saw them in Chicago for the first time in 1979 at Chicagofest. After that, I saw them 4-5 times at the Holiday Star Theatre in Merrillville, Indiana on New Years Eve. They used to come down to the Jolly Gingers Lounge and mingle with fans. God Bless all of them.

[@williamsonmunier1]

Great venue now gone too.

[@johanpaul5010]

Awwe I Really Miss Joe One Of The Best Tenors In This Generation Faithful 50 Year's In Gospel Music. The World Is Gonna Miss Joe Bonsall Rest In Peace 🥀

[@valeriebraden7221]

Rest in Peace Joe. You will be forever missed. The OakRidge boys will never be the same may God bless you always 💖🙏💖

[@carolynyoung-jenkins7263]

So sorry to hear of his passing.

[@pamsummers1176]

The Oak Ridge Boys new my Choir teacher, it was in the early 70s ,my school choir made first in State that year,so The Oak Ridge Boys came to our school we made a alumb it was the coolest thing ever,they recorded it and of course teeked our voices,9th grade choir Grandview Mo Mrs Baithweight, you made of kids feel so special thank you !😊❤

[@stephenreeves511]

My favorite singer, always practice his parts of songs ! Loved his books. Greatest honor was to meet him in person and see the man he was. Glad to know I will see him again! Thanks for memories! Rip Joe!

[@kimbishop4734]

The Oak Ridge Boys were the best. I raised my kids on them. RIP Joe.

[@rickkilgore1147]

Oh That William Lee knows how to Deliver a song Love it when he sings a Gospel song like this.

[@MariaSoto-mw7bb]

Love ❤️ prayers 🙏🏽blessings 🙏🏽to Joe’s family & friends 🙏🏽❤️

[@sandraali4624]

I love hearing the Oak Ridge Boys. Fly high Joe and sing at the throne of our Lord and Savior. You will be missed

[@judithzunk1380]

I do too. Loved the Oak Ridge Boys ❤

[@lyngruen8607]

I'm saddened that THE REAL SINGERS ...are leaving us ...😢 this was bonified SINGING and such a joy to hear!! Can't wait to HEAR THE HEAVENLY CHOIR SING 😍 God bless you all ...know you've DONE WELL and are missed. Till we meet ☝️☝️☝️ Texas Nana Psalm 91

[@steveknight6398]

What a beautiful and charismatic voice! RIP Joe!