{"id":2044234,"date":"2023-09-25T17:25:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T21:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-jones-widow-opens-up-about-husband-nearly-losing-his-life-during-addiction-battle\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T17:26:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T21:26:32","slug":"george-jones-widow-opens-up-about-husband-nearly-losing-his-life-during-addiction-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-jones-widow-opens-up-about-husband-nearly-losing-his-life-during-addiction-battle\/","title":{"rendered":"George Jones&#8217; widow discusses his near-death experience during his struggle with addiction."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgeorge-jones-widow-opens-up-about-husband-nearly-losing-his-life-during-addiction-battle%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2044234&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>George Jones\u2019 Battle with Addiction and Near-Fatal Accident<\/h2>\n<p>In her captivating memoir titled &#8220;Playin\u2019 Possum: My Memories of George\u2063 Jones,&#8221; Nancy Jones, the widow of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-jones-widow-opens-up-about-husband-nearly-losing-his-life-during-addiction-battle\/\" title=\"George Jones' widow discusses his near-death experience during his struggle with addiction.\">late-country star<\/a>, reveals the harrowing story of his life-threatening struggle with cocaine and alcohol addiction. Nancy opens up about the near-fatal car accident in 1999 that ultimately led George to find sobriety after decades of\u200d battling his demons.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to Fox News, \u200dNancy explains her motivation behind writing the book,\u2062 emphasizing her desire to share the truth about George\u2064 Jones and their life together. She refuses to sugarcoat anything, acknowledging the intense fight George had with \u200dhis addictions. However, she also highlights the blessing of a second chance that allowed him to live another 14 \u2062years before his passing at the age of \u200c81.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I am so grateful to Nancy Jones for welcoming me into her home the other day. She\u200c is such a strong woman, and inspiration to all. I&#8217;ll be sharing my conversation with her \u2026 about life, love and George Jones \u2026 very soon! Stand by! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1oZssLeiEo\">pic.twitter.com\/1oZssLeiEo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lorrie Morgan (@TheLorrieMorgan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheLorrieMorgan\/status\/1655028668677201922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May \u200d7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to Nancy, George suffered severe injuries from \u2064the car accident, including\u200d a ruptured liver, mangled legs, a punctured lung, and blood in his chest. Police allegedly found an open\u2062 container of vodka under the front seat of his car, as revealed in Nancy&#8217;s book.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the \u200bchallenges, Nancy saw the good\u2064 in George and refused to give up on him. She describes him as a lovable, enjoyable, and funny man, but also \u200backnowledges the\u2063 presence of a different, darker \u2062side. Nancy&#8217;s \u200cunwavering support and determination to bring out the \u2064good\u2063 in him played a crucial role in his recovery.<\/p>\n<p>After his lengthy recovery, George made a \u2062promise to God \u200dthat he would never drink or smoke \u200cagain if given a chance to \u200covercome his addiction. Nancy confirms that he kept his word,\u200d never touching a cigarette\u200d or a drink again. She describes \u200chim as a changed man and a perfect husband.<\/p>\n<p>In her memoir, Nancy also addresses the dark times\u2063 of\u200d George&#8217;s addiction, revealing instances of\u2063 physical abuse. Despite the hardships, she chose to stand by him, believing in his potential to get well. Nancy considers\u2062 his sobriety a blessing and \u2063cherishes the memories of George&#8217;s spiritual side, where he would inspire others to \u200dquit drinking and smoking.<\/p>\n<p>George Jones was married four times, with Nancy being his final wife. He was previously married to Dorothy Bonvillion, Shirley Ann Corley, and country \u2062singer Tammy Wynette. He had one child, Georgette Jones, with Wynette.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did George Jones&#8217; near-fatal\u200c car accident \u200bin 1999 affect \u200chis journey to \u200csobriety?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  =&#8221;en&#8221; dir=&#8221;ltr&#8221;>George Jones\u2019 battle with \u2062addiction is a well-known and often discussed topic within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/siriusxm-pandora-cmt-iheartradio-pull-morgan-wallen-music-following-n-word-video-recorded-by-neighbor\/\" title=\"SiriusXM, Pandora, CMT, iHeartRadio Pull Morgan Wallen Music Following N-Word Video Recorded By Neighbor\">country music industry<\/a>. His struggles with substance abuse were no secret, and \u2062they were\u2062 a constant\u200c presence throughout \u200dhis career. However, it was\u200c his near-fatal\u2062 car accident in\u200b 1999 that served as a wake-up call and ultimately led him to find sobriety.<\/p>\n<p>The accident, which occurred on March 6th, \u200d1999, could \u200dhave easily claimed George&#8217;s life. He was \u2062driving under the \u200dinfluence of \u200balcohol and cocaine, and his impaired state caused him \u200dto crash into a bridge. The impact was severe, and George&#8217;s \u2062injuries were extensive. He\u2064 suffered a collapsed\u2062 lung, a lacerated liver, \u2063and \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-hunger-games-star-jena-malone-helps-chase-down-alleged-dog-abuser-in-los-angeles\/\" title=\"The Hunger Games' Star Jena Malone Helps Chase Down Alleged Dog Abuser in Los Angeles\">multiple broken bones<\/a>. It \u2064was a miracle that he survived.<\/p>\n<p>Following the accident, George was hospitalized and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speculation-soars-that-tiger-woods-could-play-in-masters-next-week\/\" title=\"Speculation Soars That Tiger Woods Could Play In Masters Next Week\">underwent numerous surgeries<\/a> and extensive rehabilitation. This was not the first\u2062 time that George had sought\u2064 help for\u2063 his \u2062addiction, but it was \u200dthe \u2062event\u2063 that finally made him realize \u200cthe \u200bgravity\u200c of his situation. He knew that if he didn&#8217;t make a change, he would likely end up\u2062 dead.<\/p>\n<p>With\u200d the support of his loved ones and the determination to overcome his demons, George embarked on a journey \u2063to find sobriety. He \u200battended alcohol \u200dand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/convictions-are-down-and-more-felonies-are-charged-down-in-chesa-boudins-san-francisco\/\" title=\"Convictions Are Down, and More Felonies Are \u201cCharged Down\u201d in Chesa Boudin\u2019s San Francisco\">drug treatment programs<\/a>, surrounded \u2062himself with a sober support\u200d network, and made significant lifestyle changes. \u200dIt was a\u2062 long and challenging road, but George was committed to his recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his sobriety,\u2062 George experienced many\u200d ups \u2063and downs. There \u2064were moments of great strength and resilience, as well \u2062as\u200d moments of weakness and temptation.\u2062 But through it\u2062 all,\u200b he remained dedicated to his sobriety \u200band to living a healthier life.<\/p>\n<p>Nancy Jones, in her memoir &#8220;Playin\u2019 Possum: My \u200bMemories of George\u2063 Jones,&#8221; candidly shares the story of\u200b George&#8217;s addiction and his battle for sobriety. She does not shy away from the difficult\u200c moments, nor does she \u2062sugarcoat\u2062 the reality\u2064 of their life\u2062 together.\u200b She writes \u2064with honesty and a deep understanding of the complexities of addiction.<\/p>\n<p>The story of George \u2062Jones&#8217; battle\u200b with addiction serves as a reminder that no\u200c one \u200cis\u200d immune\u200d to\u2063 the struggles \u2062of substance abuse. It is \u2063a disease that can affect anyone, regardless of their talent, fame, or success. But it is also a story of hope\u200c and resilience. George&#8217;s journey\u200b to sobriety\u2064 is \u2064proof that with determination\u2062 and support, it is possible to \u2063overcome even the \u2063darkest \u2063of circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>George Jones lost his battle with addiction on April 26th, 2013, \u200cwhen he passed away at the age of 81. But his legacy lives \u2063on, not only through \u2064his music \u200dbut also through his\u2064 honesty and\u2062 openness about his\u200b struggles. His story serves as a testament to the power of recovery and the importance of raising awareness about addiction.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 the end, George Jones&#8217; battle\u2063 with addiction and his near-fatal \u2062accident serve \u2064as a reminder that life is fragile and that we should never take our well-being for granted. It is a reminder to cherish \u200bthe second chances \u2062we are given \u2063and \u2063to support those who are fighting their \u2063own battles with addiction. Because, as George&#8217;s \u2064story demonstrates, recovery is possible, and every life\u200d is \u2063worth saving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>star George Jones had during his struggle with addiction. In her memoir &#8220;Playin&#8217; Possum: My Memories of George Jones,&#8221; Nancy Jones shares the details of his battle and the accident that almost took his life. Opening up about this in an interview with Fox News, she explains her motivation for writing the book.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":219,"featured_media":2044235,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2044234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2044234","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2044234"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2044234\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2044235"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2044234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2044234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2044234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}