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Kimberly Schlapman's Brother-in-Law Killed by Drunk Driver

Capitol Nashville

While Thanksgiving should have been a joyous celebration for Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman, the singer and her family were instead devastated by the loss of her brother-in-law to a drunk driver on Wednesday, Nov 21, near Nashville. Thomas Allen Schlapman, 45, of Lynchburg, Va., who was visiting his brother, Stephen, and sister-in-law Kimberly, was killed when the motorcycle he was riding was struck head-on in Franklin, Tenn. According to the Lynchburg News & Advance, police said Gregory Powers, 46, of Franklin, crossed the center line of Franklin Road, colliding with Schlapman's motorcycle.

In a Facebook message, Kimberly wrote that her brother-in-law "had come to Nashville from Virginia to visit us for Thanksgiving, which is our long-standing family tradition. He is married & has a 9 year old little girl. This is a part of life that one never imagines or plans for. It has been very difficult to accept. Allen Schlapman was an amazing father, husband, brother & son. We will miss him so much. I have been deeply touched by all your well-wishes & prayers. Thank you. God has proven himself faithful to us & has given us great peace amidst this horrible tragedy."

Powers was charged with vehicular homicide and failure to maintain a lane, and the newspaper reports that investigators believed he was driving impaired and were awaiting the return of his blood-alcohol test results, with the possibility of more charges, pending the results. Powers was out on bond for driving under the influence and vehicular assault charges filed by Franklin Police in July.

Schlapman, who is survived by his wife, mother and daughter, was a fiscal analyst with the Virginia Department of Transportation. He attended Blue Ridge Community Church and was a volunteer with Rush Homes. His funeral was held Tuesday (Nov. 27) at the Whitten Timberlake Chapel.

Little Big Town shows scheduled last week in Riverside and Los Angeles, Calif., are being rescheduled. The Los Angeles show at the Wiltern Theatre, will now take place on Feb. 7, 2013. No new date has been announced for the Riverside concert.


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mc

For those here who don't know Kimberly Schlapman, it's your huge loss. To Kimberly, her family and friends of Thomas Schlapman, you have my deepest sympathy. I'm so sorry for your loss. May Thomas rest in peace.

December 07 2012 at 11:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
snoopy9017

I'm so sorry to hear of this awful tragedy. My thoughts and prayers to Kimberly and family at this difficult time. God Bless.

December 06 2012 at 5:04 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Princess Dana

Sad. My condolences to the family.

December 05 2012 at 4:44 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
wnstnrace1

Kimberly who??

December 05 2012 at 3:17 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
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soonergirl

Read the article!

December 29 2012 at 4:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
RICH

I'm sorry to hear that this person died but who the hell is Kimberly Schlapman anyway ?

December 05 2012 at 1:26 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
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soonergirl

Obviously you didn't bother to read the article before commenting........

December 29 2012 at 4:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
flgirl1053

So Sorry Kimberly I will be praying for you and your family. May your brother-in-law Rest In Peace.

December 05 2012 at 12:08 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Janie

Stronger sentences are needed for those who drive drunk,,,,,,so sad but happens far to often

December 05 2012 at 11:12 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Robert

my brother killed by a driver texting ....

December 05 2012 at 9:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MANFORD

every one that dies is a human being where they are well known or not. those making
stupid remarks, better watch they say, next one killed just could be them.

December 05 2012 at 9:41 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Jr Spaur

no ones ever been killed from a weed smoking driver, my condolences to this family ,may he rest at peace

December 05 2012 at 8:17 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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gunftr1

Ah......not true. I personally know of five that happened in LA....and the only thing found in their system was Maryjane.

December 05 2012 at 8:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Strawberry!

haha. true.

December 06 2012 at 7:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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