Randy Travis’ Lighting Director Killed By Wife After Alleged Affair

Randy Travis Mourns ‘Gentle Giant’ Lighting Director Police Say Was ‘Shot Dead by Wife’ Over Cheating

According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, a shooting occurred on Sunday, resulting in the death of Thomas Roberts, a former stagehand for country star Randy Travis. His wife, Christine Ann Roberts, 72, was arrested by the police in connection with the shooting.

The incident took place around 8 p.m. on the front porch of their home on Howard Avenue in Nashville. Witnesses at the scene reported that Christine Roberts confessed to shooting her 68-year-old husband in the chest. She believed he had been unfaithful to her, according to statements made to both the police and a neighbor who called 911 after hearing the gunshots.

The arrest affidavit confirms that Christine Roberts did not mention self-defense when questioned by the police. Thomas Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene.

Thomas Roberts had been a stagehand for the musician for approximately 20 years until Travis suffered a stroke in 2013.

Travis paid tribute on Facebook: The stage has gone dim with the passing of Thom Roberts.

For many years, the Randy Travis band and crew had the opportunity to share the winding roads and the beautiful venues with one of the very best stage lighting technicians in the business.

Thom not only had a magical sense about lighting a stage; but, he had a quiet, charismatic presence that ignited your soul.
Always willing, with a ‘can do’ and ‘happy to do it’ attitude.

He was a gentle giant of a man that wore a constant smile on his face and carried a song in his heart. One would search a lifetime to find a kinder, gentler spirit. Thom was my friend and I loved him dearly.

As we go back out next week, for the “More Life” tour of Randy Travis, the music will not be near as sweet; but, I will once again be reminded of the blessing I was given to have Thom Roberts on the road with us for so many miles, and so many memories.

It certainly won’t be the same; and, I know I speak for the entire band and crew when I say the light that he truly created, in our hearts, will never be extinguished or forgotten.
Tonight, I will look toward heaven and am sure I will see flashes of Thom’s handiwork in the night sky—letting us know he is home, and all is well.

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