Though left 'devastated and heartbroken,' the 'Backroad Song' crooner informs fans that he and his wife Amber have decided to donate River's organs to give other children a second chance at life.
- June 7, 2019
AceShowbiz - Country star Granger Smith's three-year-old son has died in a terrible accident.
The "Backroad Song" singer shared the sad news with fans via social media on Thursday, June 06, without going into details about how River died.
"I have to deliver unthinkable news," he wrote. "We've lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith. Following a tragic accident, and despite doctor's best efforts, he was unable to be revived."
"(Wife) Amber and I made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life."
"Our family is devastated and heartbroken, but we take solace in knowing he is with his Heavenly Father. Riv was special. Everyone that met him knew that immediately. The joy he brought to our lives cannot be expressed and his light will be forever in our hearts. If there are words to say more, I cannot find them in this moment. Love the ones close to you. There has never been a more difficult moment for us than this."
