Singer-songwriter Will Owsley, an Anniston native, died Friday at age 44 in Franklin, Tennessee.
The pop-rock musician's death was an apparent suicide, according to The Tennessean.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Parker Memorial Baptist Church in Anniston, according to The Anniston Star.
Owsley, the longtime touring guitarist for Amy Grant, had three solo albums to his credit. He was nominated for a Grammy in 1999 for the engineering of his debut disc, "Owsley," which was recorded at his home studio in Anniston.
Owsley, who later moved to the Nashville area, also worked with Shania Twain.
Owsley performed at Birmingham's City Stages festival in 1999, playing Beatles-influenced songs such as "Coming Up Roses" and "Oh No, the Radio." His backing group included Birmingham drummer Jesse Suttle.
Owsley also appeared here in 2004 at the BJCC Arena, as part of Grant's backing band.
He leaves behind two sons, Walker and Liam. His former wife, Rebecca Walker, is from Anniston.
"We are all reeling today from the news of Will Owsley's death," Grant said in a statement on her Web site. "So many of us in Nashville worked with Will, lived with him on the road, celebrated his talents and knew his anguish. Please join us in praying for his family and children."
To honor Owsley's memory and help his family, a fund has been established at Christ Community Church in Franklin. Donations will help to provide a "financial cushion" for his sons, according to Grant's Web site.
