Jesse Keith Whitley Remembers His Dad As “The Greatest To Ever Do It”
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Keith Whitley’s Legacy Lives On Through His Son
Jesse Keith Whitley is ensuring that no one ever forgets who his father was. The iconic country artist unexpectedly passed away on May 9, 1989, at the age of 34.
Keith is known as the voice behind some of country music’s most meaningful songs. Those songs include “When You Say Nothing at All,” “I’m No Stranger to the Rain,” and “Don’t Close Your Eyes.”
The Country Music Hall of Fame recognized his talents in 2022 by inducting him as a member.
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Keith was married to fellow country artist Lorrie Morgan at the time of his death. They share one son, Jesse Keith Whitley, who was just shy of two years old when Keith passed away.
Jesse followed in his parents’ musical footsteps. He releases his own music and also covers his dad’s famous songs, such as “I’m Over You.”
Jesse Keith Whitley Shares Touching Tribute To His Dad
Jesse took to his official Facebook page to pay tribute to his father on the 34th anniversary of his death in 2023. He shared a photo of Keith and described how the pain of losing him never gets easier to deal with.
“Usually I always have something clever to say about how much everyone still misses you and how many people you still touch and influence to this day. But, you know that we all know that nothing has changed including how hard this day will forever be. It never gets easier in fact [this] year seems to hit a little bit different.”
Jesse shared how he wishes Keith could be here to enjoy time with him and his family.
“I wish you could be here to see and play with your grandkids and grand dogs. I wish you and I could ride Harley’s, make music and eat hot chicken. Soon enough,” Jesse said.
Jesse ended his tribute by writing, “Here’s to the greatest to ever do it. I love you dad!” See his full post below.
