Mark Abbott

Albert Talley · From: Cleburne, Texas, USA

We are so sad to report that our precious fiddling friend, Mark Abbott, went to sleep in

Jesus early this morning, Monday, December 14. Please pray for Dâ€™Lisa and his family. We

will post more when we know of service arrangements. Mark has been an integral part of

the TSGA staff band for many years and a very dear friend. We will miss his humor,

ready smile, and amazing talent.

Blessings.
Albert and Debbie Talley
TSGA

Gary Watkins · From: Bristol, VA

Prayers sent!
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Doug Earnest · From: Branson, MO USA

We lost a good one here, a good player and a good man.

Thanks to Albert and Boo for working so hard to get the fundraisers in Texas and Branson put together. They made his last few weeks a little more worry free.

Happy Trails Mark!

Ron Whitworth · From: Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!

Oh no. Not Mark.
So very,very sad to read of this.
My prayers & deepest condolences to his family
& all of his friends.
R.I.P. my friend.
Ron
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Paul King · From: Gainesville, Texas, USA

This is a huge loss for all of us. Mark was a fantastic musician and an even better person. The TSGA has lost some good men this year. I can see Dean, Louie and Mark having a big jam session on the other side. RIP Mark Abbott, you will certainly be missed.

Travis Partain · From: Texas, USA

A great loss for all of us. Praying for the family. R.I.P. Mark

Larry Dering · From: Missouri, USA

My prayers for the family. Mark was a super musician and such a warm friendly guy. His presence was a highlight at the steel shows. RIP Mark.

Boo Bernstein · From: Los Angeles, CA

I am so sorry to hear this -- I just spoke to him on Saturday. Mark was truly a kind and wonderful man. He will be greatly missed by so many people who knew him and loved him! Go in peace, my friend!

Mike Sweeney · From: Nashville,TN,USA

This hurts me a lot. Great musician, and always in a good mood and a kind word for everyone. I'm going to miss him.
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Eddie Lane · From: Branson, Missouri, USA

This is too sad. We knew this was coming but I, as the rest of you, was not ready for it. Mark had so many friends. I had not known him until he came to Branson.
But Mark's friendship kind of reached out and grabbed you. He will be greatly missed. RIP my friend.

Buddie Hrabal · From: Arlington,Texas USA

Wow, what a shock! 2020 has not been very friendly to the business we call "Music" Another great musician, friend and just all around great guy gone home! I'll certainly miss him playing next to me. RIP Brother!
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Dick Hitchcock · From: Wayne, Nebraska

The world is a sadder and lonelier place today without Mark. Prayers for him and his family. Via Con Dios my friend!
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Bill Ferguson · From: Milton, FL USA

Thanks for letting us know Albert.

Talked to Mark a couple of weeks ago. He was positive, but knew what was coming.
I was hoping he would make it through Christmas but our Lord had other plans for Mark.

He was a giant in the music world and will surely be missed by all.
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Ricky Davis · From: Bertram, Texas USA

Go Rest High on that musical mountain Mark. I will miss you so much; and thank you for always giving me such great musical enthusiasm ever since we met when I lived down the street from Mooney in Mansfield, Tx 1993.
RIP my brother.
Ricky
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Skip Edwards · From: LA,CA

Really sad news. We spoke just this past Friday. I'll miss Mark lots. Getting to play & hang out with him was a total joy, and something I looked forward to every year at the Phoenix show.
So sad... what a terrible year this has been. My condolences to his family and all that knew him.
Vaya con Dios, amigo...

Patrick Richards · From: Arkansas, USA

I am profoundly sad today. Mark truly had a heart as big as Texas. Prayers of comfort to all his family and friends during this difficult time.
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Peter Freiberger · From: California, USA

Terrible news. We knew it was coming but I had thought Mark would have more time. A great musician and an even better person. He will be missed.

Lee Barber · From: Sweeny, TX, USA

Prayers sent for his family. Mark always had a great smile and was a great player. I always enjoyed talking with Mark.
The country and western music world has lost a great member of their family. RIP Mark
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Paddy Long · From: Christchurch, New Zealand

Incredibly saddened to hear of Mark's passing this morning - he was such a great guy and wonderful musician - RIP mate
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Wayne Franco · From: silverdale, WA. USA

I just don't know how to take this. I shall be sad the rest of my life because I have always placed Mark in such hi esteem for being such a fine person as well as world class musician. How is it possible to go to a steel guitar convention and not see him. As well as all the others that have passed in the last 10 years of so and this year is probably he worst.
RIP dear friend.

Larry Toliver · Posted 14 Dec 2020 2:20 pm

Mark was a dear friend to me as well and has played fiddle and/or bass for me at various steel shows at Dallas, Branson, Phoenix, to name a few. A gentleman and a great picker. He will be sorely missed. Blessings to D'lisa and family.

Rick Schmidt · From: Prescott AZ, USA

Heartbroken

Frank Carter · From: Yuma, Az

will miss him greatly
especially on the band stand

Mitchell Smithey · From: Dallas, USA

Mark will be sorely missed. Such a nice man as well as a fine musician.

Michael McGee · From: Everton, Missouri, USA

On December 2, 2019, tracks were recorded in my studio for my dear friend Eddy Asher's next album. Our buddy Mark Abbott drove from Texas to play bass. Seems like yesterday. But it's a year down the road and my 2 friends are now with Jesus. No human could know that it was to be Eddy's last album and my last time to work with Mark. Every person that you love needs to hear you say "I love you". Over the last 12 months they told me, and I told them. So thankful for their friendship. Guys, save a chair for me in the band. I'll be there down the road a bit, and I'll try hard to pass the band audition. Until then, RIP.

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