Tony Rice's Son Killed In Traffic Accident

Dave A. Burley · Post by **Dave A. Burley** » 17 Aug 2011 7:16 pm

The great bluegrass gutarist, Tony Rice's son was killed in a motorcyle accident today. I don't have all the info but have read about it on several site's. Prayers for Tony and his family.
Dave A. Burley

Dave A. Burley · Post by **Dave A. Burley** » 17 Aug 2011 8:03 pm

Tony and Pam's son, John Christian, left 4 children. Please remember the family.

Terry Edwards · Post by **Terry Edwards** » 18 Aug 2011 8:51 pm

Confirmed on Tony Rice's Facebook page. Tony announced the following on FB via mobile:

"Our son john christian was airlifted after a. Head on collision on his mototcycle in burlington n.c. he was airlifted via helicopter to unc hosp. He crossed over in flight. Please remember him and our family in your prayers. His cchildren donavan, aaron, victoria, and levi. We are leaving the hosp. Now. Thanks for lifting him up in prayer"

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 19 Aug 2011 1:17 am

So sorry to hear of this tragic accident. I send my deepest condolences and prayers to the Rice family.

Donna Dodd

Joe McHam · Post by **Joe McHam** » 19 Aug 2011 2:47 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very tragic time.

Jason Stillwell · Post by **Jason Stillwell** » 19 Aug 2011 7:13 am

Tony is one of my guitar heroes. I really hate this for him and his family.

Janice Brooks · Post by **Janice Brooks** » 19 Aug 2011 9:39 am

sad news for the day of the IBMA announcments. Saw Tony in KY back in June.

Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 20 Aug 2011 8:04 am

I.m so sorry to hear this,Tony has allways been my favorite flat top picker. One of my favorite tunes of his is [Me and my guitar] God bless he and his family in this sad time. Bama Charlie.

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 25 Aug 2011 5:18 am

My condolences to Tony and his family at this sad time! Does anyone know if Tony's son was also a guitarist?.......JH in Va.

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