Country music star Zach John King is mourning the sudden loss of his father.On Tuesday, the 29-year-old artist took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news."Friday my dad suddenly went home to Jesus," he wrote alongside a series of photos of himself with his father."He was our family’s rock.
My best friend.The greatest man I will ever know.
John King was the kind of husband, father, grandfather, friend, and follower of Jesus you’ll only find once in a lifetime.Those that knew him knew his eyes were never fixed on this weary world.
It used to frustrate me how joyful he could be even in the worst moment of life.In his own words, that joy came from ‘the hope I have in Jesus.’"COUNTRY STAR MARK CHESNUTT'S LONGTIME BANDMATE DIES UNEXPECTEDLY ON TOUR BUSZach John King announced the death of his father on Tuesday.
(Taylor Hill/WireImage)"In the literal blink of an eye Friday, he was home with Jesus where his soul longed to be," he continued."We wanted 25 more years with him and that pain will cut deep for the rest of my life.
However, if there were ever a moment to be sure my dad is waiting for me in the very place all of our souls long for, it would be now.""I am canceling the next two weeks of shows to grieve with my family," he added."After that, Imma do what my dad would want me to do and get back to work.
I’ll leave y’all with what he said every morning even when I didn’t want to hear it … ‘today is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it.’"LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe country music star has been touring with stars such as Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen and Riley Green. (Derek White/Getty Images)"I love you dad.I’ll see you soon."Close friends and fans were quick to share their respects."I’m sorry Zach… praying for you and your family," Ella Langley commented.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"Wow man I’m so so sorry.
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