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Jerry Reed

Born: 1937-03-20 - Died: 2008-09-01
Cause of Death:
Complications from Emphysema

Death Summary: Jerry Reed died from complications from emphysema at age 71 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Who was Jerry Reed: Reed was a country music singer and actor. He received the Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1972 for his song “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot.

He also recorded the theme song for the first Smokey and the Bandit movie and played “Snowman”, Cletus Snow.

He is probably commonly known as Coach Red Beaulieu in the comedy "The Waterboy" which starred Adam Sandler.
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25 Signatures in Jerry Reed's guestbook

  1. Steve Hollander Says:

    Thanks for the great songs, The great memories, The wonderful Smile, and the unforgettable Laugh.
    You will be missed, but you will also be remembered.

  2. Jennie Carpenter Says:

    To Jerry’s family and friends, I send my very deepest sympathy. He was just the best - loved him as an actor and singer. He brought so much joy and laughter to so many, many fans. I have watched Smoky and The Bandit so many times and he never failed to make me laugh.

    God bless Jerry’s soul and may God bless each of you.

    Jennie Carpenter
    Huntsville, AL

  3. Steve T. Thomas Says:

    He was the best part of smokey !!

  4. Vickie Says:

    Hats off to you big guy!

  5. Amy (Calgary, Ab) Says:

    Don’t you dare rest in peace Jerry! You keep pickin’ and playin’ and infecting us with your timeless music, and smile. You will be missed.

  6. Kevin Says:

    You will be missed……………….

  7. Joe Randolph III Says:

    Godspeed, my friend. I met you in the 1990’s & was the best show i’d ever seen.
    May our Lord hold you & make you smile forever like the gift you shared with us fans through the years. It is a sad loss & condolences to your family and Loved ones.

  8. george Says:

    Bye Snowman…

  9. connie tank Says:

    HE WAS THE BEST

  10. john manganiello Says:

    you were the best BIG GUY..rest in peace…..

  11. shane Says:

    i’ll always remember him as the snowman,and for his song she got the goldmine i got the shaft,he will be missed

  12. Rib Says:

    R.I.P I loved you as the snowman in smokey in the bandit I have watched it so many times and you will be missed.

  13. Mike Donlin Says:

    Jerry was one of the greats and a most influential player to all guitar players. I saw him in concert many times and he always delivered a great show. My sympathy to his family.

  14. Donnie Manues Says:

    You are what america is about. I will miss you. You have left a blessing behind with all of us.

  15. kelvin Says:

    I will miss Jerry he was so good and I feel he never got the credit he deserved.Miss ya Jerry

  16. Mike James Says:

    you will be missed so much by so many.i hope when i get to heaven you will be there to greet me.

  17. angie burroughs Says:

    you will be missed, god bless you

  18. Fred Rodgers Says:

    “HEAVEN BOUND AND DOWN!”

  19. Rusty Says:

    East bound and down

  20. edward ewing Says:

    JERRY I WILL NEVER FORGET AND I WILL ALWAYS WATCH THE MOVIES AND HEAR HIS SONG MY HART GOES OUT TO HIS LOVE ONES I WILL MISS HIM IT LIKE ILOST A FRIEND. GOD BLESS

  21. harlan thompson Says:

    sorry to hear he is gone.will be very sadly missed by all..thanjs for the memories jerry

  22. kevin c Says:

    i likesd smokey $ the bandit movies.if they redid those movies it will never be the same.god bless. rip

  23. KING STAN Says:

    PLAYED A FEW SHOWS WITH JERRY, IT WAS EXCITING TO BE IN HIS PRESENT. I JUST GOT NEWS OF HIS DEATH. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

    ROBERT STROMAN AKA KING STAN BAND. COLORADO

  24. pomposo Says:

    amos moses

  25. T.J. Says:

    he was the best guitar player, I listened to his songs often,sorry I only got to see him in concert once he will be missed rip


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