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Danny Hammers
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Danny & Patricia of Floral City, Florida formerly of Fairdale KY.
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Posted 18 Nov 2010 8:58 am |
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Rob Parker
Thursday, November 18 2010
Rob Parker, 77, of Paducah passed away Tuesday, November 16, at Western Baptist Hospital.
Mr. Parker was a retired Navy veteran, an accomplished musician, and had retired from TVA.
Surviving are his son, Michael Whitaker of Livingston County; one daughter, Robin Ann Carmen of Paducah; two brothers,
Gerald Parker and wife, Bronda, of Murray, Larry Parker and wife, Judy, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.;
and one sister, Kathye Green and husband, Clifford, of Morristown, Tenn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Anna Parker; and one brother, Max Parker.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, at Lindsey Funeral Home. The Rev. Topper Council will officiate.
Burial will follow at Murray City Cemetery in Murray, Kentucky.
Visitation will be Friday after 5 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home.
You may leave condolences at lindseyfuneral.com.
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To my Dearest family, and friends, Some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. |
"Well They say the angels in heaven play the harps.
But when I get there if I do.
I hope they play a steel guitar."
We are going to miss you ole friend.
Your steel guitar family.
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Bob Callaway
From:
Bob & Barbara of Shepherdsville, Kentucky
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2010 5:36 pm
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| Thanks so much Danny. Rob was always nice to me even though we didn't know each other well and I will miss him terribly as I always looked forward to seeing his smiling face and hearing him sing. |
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Evelyn Whitney
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Muskegon, MI 49441 USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2010 5:45 pm
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That was so nice of you to do.
Danny, we count ourselves so blessed to be your friend.
You are a treasure in our lives.
We remain so very sad at Robs passing.
Evelyn and L T |
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Jim Gillyard
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Me and Don Helms Ocala, Florida
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Posted 18 Nov 2010 7:01 pm
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Hello Danny: That was very nice. I'm glad I did get to meet him a couple of times. I enjoyed his singing and his Steel Guitar playing. He will be missed very much. When ever he would sing or play, you could always tell he was very special and a good man. You know, he might be talking to our good friend, Don Helms right now. We will see Rob and Don some day.
Your Friend, Jim
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Debbie Johnley Glaub
From:
St. Louis Missouri, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2010 9:36 pm
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Danny...thank you for this, it was beautiful. Rob has left a legacy in the Steel Guitar World...he was the voice of the Steel.
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From:
Prim, AR USA
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Posted 19 Nov 2010 5:46 am
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This was very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Donna |
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Donna Sherrard Williams
From:
Louisville, Ky.
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Posted 21 Nov 2010 8:47 am
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| Danny that was so beautiful.... it made me cry... we have come so close to losing dad a few times these past few years... I can only imagine the pain his family feels... May God bring them peace in knowing that Rob is in the Big Steel Pickers Band in the sky singing the songs that they loved to pick... God be with his family at this time |
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Bill Stafford
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Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2010 1:00 pm Rob
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Thanks for this for Rob and for all of us to cherish.
First, Rob was my navy shipmate, then my musician friend - and now a guiding light for all of us.
At the funeral home, I asked his son Michael to attach my navy flag pin on Rob's shirt collar. This he did. Rob will have my friendship and love with him forever , from now on. RIP my dear friend. You have really been loved and respected here on this earth. You done the best job and wil be terrible missed.
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Junior Knight
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Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...
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Posted 22 Nov 2010 5:56 am
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wow...
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Red Kilby
From:
Pueblo, CO, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Nov 2010 9:30 pm
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| Thanks for posting that Danny, Very Nice. |
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Derrell Stephens
From:
Shreveport, La. USA
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Posted 23 Nov 2010 4:56 am
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After these past few minuites of reading about Rob's passing, I am at a loss for words ... I'll just need to pray.
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Jim Saunders
From:
Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
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Posted 24 Nov 2010 7:09 pm Rob Parker
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| This is so sad. I can't imagine how many times at the Dallas show I've heard the call from onstage, "Is Rob Parker in the hall?" And shortly thereafter Rob would usually appear on stage ready for whatever tune was called. A real class act that will be missed. |
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Don Lanier
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Illinois, USA
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Posted 3 Dec 2010 5:08 pm RIP Rob Parker
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 Ill miss Rob who was almost always the first person I saw at the ISGC, He would come into the big empty hall and say HELLO MR DON from across the room his Booming voice heard plain and clear. I didnt know Rob was Ill or sick and was sure surprised to hear of his passing as is most ive told here in Illinois and Missouri that Knew Rob from Various steel shows, a great and talented singer and capable of great Emotion while he renderd a tune for whomever called him onstage, always ready to sing, always willing to sing and he did a great job on whatever he was asked. Thanks for the Pleasure of your freindship and your talents. Rest In Peace my Friend and Great Job Danny, I know Rob would smile a big Ole Grin.....
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Pearl Pro Audio
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Jimmy Campbell
From:
Fayette, Alabama.
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Posted 1 Jan 2011 5:56 pm
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Thanks for posting that Brother Danny.
Such a beautiful tribute to a great person. |
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Ron Page
From:
Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 3 Jan 2011 1:36 pm
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"Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain."
I heard Rob say those very words to the audience at Scotty's a year or two ago, while lamenting the passing of another steel guitarist.
Thanks!
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