In a moment of unimaginable sorrow, country and gospel singer Jimmy Fortune has shared the heartbreaking news that his son, Jimmy Fortune Jr., passed away in 2024. For a man whose voice has comforted so many through songs of faith, family, and hope, the grief is now his own to carry.
“My heart is broken,” Jimmy wrote in a statement shared with fans. “I don’t have all the words. I just know that I loved him deeply, and I always will.”
Jimmy Jr., remembered by family and friends as kind-hearted, thoughtful, and deeply loyal, was more than just the son of a country music legend. He was a father, a friend, and a quiet light in the lives of those who knew him.
While the Fortune family has chosen to keep many details private, Jimmy has expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers from fans around the world.
“We’re leaning on our faith,” he said. “We believe we’ll see him again one day, and until then, we hold onto every memory, every moment, and every note of love he left behind.”
Fans have rallied around the singer, who rose to fame as a member of The Statler Brothers and later found new life as a solo artist. Known for hits like “Elizabeth,” “More Than a Name on a Wall,” and “I Believe,” Jimmy’s voice has long been a source of comfort and conviction for generations of listeners.
Now, those same listeners are lifting him up—with messages, songs, and quiet prayers.
“He loved music like I do,” Jimmy said of his son. “And he loved his family even more.”
In honor of his son’s life, Jimmy has continued to perform—sometimes with tears, always with heart. Because for artists like Jimmy Fortune, music isn’t just a career. It’s healing. It’s remembrance. It’s a way of saying what words often can’t.
“This loss has taken part of me with it,” he wrote. “But what remains is love.”
Our hearts are with the Fortune family during this time.
And if you’ve ever found strength in Jimmy’s voice, this song may carry even more meaning now.
