We have a very sad update to a story we posted yesterday regarding country singer Craig Morgan.
On Monday, word went out that Morgan’s son, Jerry Greer, could not be found after he went out tubing on the Tennessee River.
A rep for the artist confirmed that Greer was being pulled by a boat when some kind of “freak accident” took place. The rep asked for “privacy” during this difficult time for the family.
Now, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed that Greer’s body has been found in the waters of Kentucky Lake in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
He was only 19 years old at the time of his passing.
A group of emergency responders, in 20 to 30 boats, had been searching for the Green since he was reported missing on Sunday around 4 p.m.
“It is with deep sadness that I am confirming the passing of Jerry Greer, son of country music entertainer Craig Morgan and wife Karen Greer,” Morgan’s rep said in a statement to People Magazine.
Added the rep:
“The Humphreys County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Department recovered his body this evening after a search that began Sunday following a boating accident on Kentucky Lake in Tennessee.
“A 2016 graduate of Dickson County High School, Jerry planned to play football for Marshall University in the fall.”
Rob Edwards, the chief deputy for the sheriff’s office, said Greer was wearing a life jacket at the time of the tragic incident.
The rep concluded as follows:
The family is grateful for the outpouring of support and requests prayers at this time as they privately mourn this terrible loss.
Jerry is survived by parents Craig and Karen Greer, sister Aly Beaird and brother-in-law Ryan Beaird, brother Kyle Greer and fiancée Chelsea Rogers and brother Wyatt Greer.
Back in June, Morgan talked to Fox News about the challenges and rewards of parenting, saying at the time:
“Every day my wife and I understand that we are building young men and women. They’re going to take over for us as citizens.
“[I tell them to] live. Enjoy your life because nothing is guaranteed and every day is a blessing.”
Morgan is an Army veteran with numerous Top 10 country hits to his name.
He is also the host of Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors on the Outdoor Channel.
We send our condolences to his family and loved ones.
