‘American Idol’ star Willie Spence’s family speaks out: He’s ‘singing in heaven’s choir’

The household of 23-year-old Willie Spence broke their silence Wednesday, talking concerning the automotive accident that killed the “American Idol” star.

Spence’s household held their first press convention outdoors of his grandma’s home in Florida and instructed reporters how heartbroken they had been at his passing, native ABC outlet WLOS reported.

“Willie was our light big. He had such a comfortable demeanor however a really, very highly effective voice. When he opened his mouth and lifted the Lord in tune, many would simply cease of their tracks to hearken to him,” mentioned Spence’s cousin Sabrina Cooper.

“Now Willie is in heaven, singing the lead within the heaven’s choir.”

In keeping with a Tennessee State Trooper, the Jeep that Spence was driving went off the highway and crashed into the again of a tractor-trailer which was stopped on the highway’s shoulder.

Spence appeared on the nineteenth season of the singing present and made all of it the way in which to the highest three earlier than shedding to Chayce Beckham.

“He liked singing. He liked being round individuals. He liked his household. Mother and Dad had been his finest associates. He liked congregating with individuals and simply having fun with time with others,” mentioned former neighbor Keneitha Monroe.

The household of Willie Spence held a press convention Wednesday over the lack of the 23-year-old.

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“Willie was our light big. He had such a comfortable demeanor however a really, very highly effective voice.”

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Willie Spence’s household held their first press convention outdoors of his grandma’s home in Florida and instructed reporters how heartbroken they had been at his passing.

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In keeping with a Tennessee State Trooper, the Jeep that Spence was driving went off the highway and crashed into the again of a tractor-trailer which was stopped on the highway’s shoulder.

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“He actually was a really candy soul.”

Members of the family don't at present consider that alcohol performed any position in Spence’s dying, in accordance with TMZ. A number of members have mentioned that they consider that Spence was overtired from a busy weekend and fell asleep on the wheel.

In keeping with the household, Spence was leaving Tennessee State College’s homecoming weekend when the crash occurred. The household additionally said that Spence was not a drinker.

Members of the family additionally mentioned that the crash occurred in broad daylight so there was no approach he may very well be leaving a celebration.

Police have but to rule an official reason for dying.

Spence’s household mentioned that he was heading again to Atlanta to fulfill with a company that helps abused and trafficked ladies.

His household says that they're planning to start out a GoFundMe to cowl funeral bills.