As legendary country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe dies at 86, a look at his sixth wife, did he have kids?
Country music star David Allan Coe, who wrote hits such as 'Take This Job and Shove It’, has died.
Tributes have been paid to legendary country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe following his death at 86. A statement on his Facebook page reads: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of David Allan Coe.
“David passed away today, Wednesday, April 29, at approximately 5:00 PM ET while in the hospital. He was 86 years old.
“At this time, no official cause of death has been released. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy as they grieve this tremendous loss.
“David Allan Coe was more than a singer, songwriter, and outlaw country legend, he was a voice for generations of fans who found truth, grit, pain, and life in his music. His songs, stories, and spirit will live on forever.
“Thank you to everyone who has loved, supported, and stood by David through the years.
“Rest easy, David. Your ride here may be over, but your music will never die.”
One fan wrote: “I can't believe the sun will rise without me looking in your eyes, knowing that your loves what kept me strong, why you left ill never know the fire you built will always glow, i only know i woke to find you gone.. Man was a Genius.”
Another fan wrote: “Damn it! A legend that sang real country music. The world is lacking that currently. He was an outlaw and didn't give a sh't what people thought. Rip Dac... never forget ya..”
David Allan Coe was born in Akron in Ohio in 1939 and released his first studio album ‘The Mysterious Cowboy’ in 1974. He was imprisoned from 1963 until 1967 in Ohio for possession of burglary tools.
During his career, David Allan Coe performed on concert tours with the likes of Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Kid Rock. His sixth wife Kimberly confirmed his death to Rolling Stone and said: “My husband, my friend, my confidant and my life for many years. I’ll never forget him and I don’t want anyone else to ever forget him either.”
David Allan Coe had children, Tyler, Tanya, Shyanne and Carson, with ex-wife Jody Lynn Coe and also had a daughter Shelli. In 2010, the website Saving Country Music reported that “Outlaw country legend David Allan Coe decided to make it a six pack, and get married to long time girlfriend Kimberly Hastings. It is Coe’s sixth marriage at age 71, and Kimberly’s second at age 48.
“The couple has been dating for over ten years, and Kimberly regularly joins Coe on stage as a backup/duet singer.”