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Al Miller


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Waxahachie Texas
Post  Posted 28 Apr 2010 6:40 pm    
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It's with a sad heart that i write phil Coontz Passed away today from complications brought on by a tractor accident. Phil was one Hell of a steel player and one of my best friends i will miss him dearly
God Speed ole friend!
Lisa & I love you very much
Boo Miller
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Dino Strunk

 

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Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 28 Apr 2010 6:47 pm    
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I just put up a post as well, Boo. I guess we were on here at the same time doing so.
It's a sad day here in Branson.

RIP Phil Sad
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Roy Rosetta


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Nederland, Texas.. On the Texas Gulf Coast
Post  Posted 28 Apr 2010 7:47 pm    
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We are so saddened to hear of Phil's passing. Our prayers are with his family in this trying time.
Rest in peace dear friend,
...Roy and Barbara
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David Griffin


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Post  Posted 28 Apr 2010 7:55 pm    
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I'm shocked & saddened by this news! Phil was a great person & a great player. So sorry to hear this. Pray for his family & friends.
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ray qualls


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Baxter Springs, Kansas (deceased)
Post  Posted 28 Apr 2010 8:02 pm    
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Oh Lord, what such tragic news. I'm at a loss as to what to say. God bless him and his family. Ray
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Russ Wever

 

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Kansas City
Post  Posted 28 Apr 2010 8:10 pm    
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I just came from Phils house.
His friend Danny, who was with
Phil at the time, explained.
Phil, who is into riding lawn
mower racing, had just picked
it up from the mechanic just
up the street from his house.
Phil was driving it home along
the sidestreet while Danny
followed behind in the car.
The front end began wobbling
then it overturned. Phils head
hit the pavement. Apparently,
the impact took him immediately.
Phil and I have been working
together on the same show -
Phil was a wonderful guy and
a dear friend.
May God keep Phil and comfort
his family and friends.
~Russ
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Fred Justice


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Mesa, Arizona
Post  Posted 28 Apr 2010 8:34 pm    
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This is almost beyond belief, what sad news.
I've only known Phil for about five years and always looked forward to the visits we would have.
Great player and just a swell person all the way around.
God rest your soul Phil, and God bless his family as well.
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Scott Henderson


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Camdenton, Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 28 Apr 2010 9:22 pm    
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I have only become friends with Phil recently but what a great picker, singer, and person. We send our prayers to his family...
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Bill Dobkins


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Rolla Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 28 Apr 2010 9:32 pm    
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Wow, this one is hard to take. What a tragedy.
My heart and prayers go out to the family.
RIP Phil..You will be greatly missed.
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Randy Mason

 

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Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 28 Apr 2010 9:55 pm    
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Wade Benson Landry called me tonight and told me. I traveled in many long van trips with Phil in the 'mid 80's and feel so sad to hear this.
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Dean Holman

 

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Branson MO
Post  Posted 28 Apr 2010 10:07 pm    
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I met Phil 19 years ago when he was with Moe Bandy. He was playing at a place called pzazz after he got
done playing at Moe's. I Had'nt moved to Branson yet but I was making several trips and Phil always invited me to come out and sit in or set my guitar next to his. I used to get a kick out him when he would pull up to pzazz and he would take his guitar out of his vehicle already assembled. He was a great player and a great friend. I love ya buddy and will miss ya dearly. Dean
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Jack Musgrave

 

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Springfield, Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 1:19 am    
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This is a shock for me. I just saw him last Saturday in Branson. He was really a nice guy, easy to talk to, and he loved Sho Bud guitars. my prayers go out to his family and freinds
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Bob Hempker

 

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Goodlettsville, TN.
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 3:08 am    
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Phil was one my best buddies. I'm so stunned to hear of this. Phil, my friend, you are missed dearly. I've never known a nicer human being. Phil never would harm anyone, and give you anything he had. I'm having trouble knowing I won't ever see him again. This is horrible news. Phil, I love 'ya, Buddy.
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Bill Myrick

 

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Pea Ridge, Ar. (deceased)
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 3:14 am    
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Too many tears to write---Heavenly Father, please comfort all of our hearts during this time.
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Paul King

 

From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 3:14 am    
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I am totally shocked at what I am reading. Such a tragedy to lose a fine steel player. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
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JERRY THURMOND


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sullivan mo u.s.a.
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 4:41 am    
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This is very sad news Phil was a good guy, he will be missed.

Jerry
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Joe Jones

 

From:
Arkansas, USA
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 5:01 am     Phil Coontz (super Picker)
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THIS IS SUCH A HARD THING TO COMPREHEND.HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND,AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF THOSE WHO KNEW HIM JOE&WILBUR JONES
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Michael McGee


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Everton, Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 5:15 am    
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Goodbye dear friend. May God welcome you into the Heavenly band. My prayers go out to Phil's family.

To Dean / Russ / Jack / Boo

You are all closer to the situation than me. If there's anything I can do, don't hesitate to call. I don't know if there are family needs or not.
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Larry King

 

From:
Watts, Oklahoma, USA
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 5:27 am    
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This one rocked me on my heels....it was a jaw dropping moment of surprise, shock and sorrow. I first met Phil in the late 90's and worked several dates with him , mostly at Cowskin Prairie in Grove , Ok. My heart and prayers go out to his survivors.
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Jerry Pansier

 

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Green Bay,Wisconsin
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 5:31 am    
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I just heard about Phil this morning.It is truly a sad day to hear about this tragedy.I,m glad I got to spend a day with him a few weeks ago at the Wisconsin steel guitar convention.When I moved to Branson Back in 1994 he was the first steel player I met out at Beverly's. He got me my first job in town. I will miss him as we all will.
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Norma Jean Lucas


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siloam springs ar
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 7:11 am    
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Like all the others I too was shocked and saddened by this untimely death. Phil was going to play the show again this year but had to cancel due to another engagement. I am glad I got to know him, he was a very good guy and player and also very humorous. RIP Phil.
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Jeremiah Hanley

 

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Springfield, Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 7:46 am    
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What sad news! May God comfort his family and all of us......his many, many friends!
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Tommy Detamore


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Floresville, Texas
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 8:08 am    
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I am so sorry to read this. I didn't really know Phil personally, but felt like I did through some mutual friends, particular Moe and Ed Synan....RIP Phil....
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Mike Sweeney


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Nashville,TN,USA
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 8:15 am    
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I first met Phil years ago when I was working at Gabe's. We became good friends and remained so. When I got the news last night, I just couldn't believe it. As so many others have already said, Phil was a great guy. Mike and I send our condolences to his family and pray that they will find comfort in knowing how many lives he touched and how many lasting friendships he made over the years. We'll meet again someday, my friend.

Teresa & Mike Sweeney
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Ronnie Miller

 

From:
Florida, USA
Post  Posted 29 Apr 2010 8:16 am    
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This is very sad news...I also met Phil many years ago when he was with Moe, I got to see him frequently the years we were in Branson.
We are up in Canada, and Billy Martin told me this morning.
RIP my friend, thoughts and prayers to his family..Ronnie
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