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Bill Ferguson


From:
Milton, FL USA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 7:39 am    
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A true friend to everyone that he came in contact with.

We have been friends for over 50 years.

Grew up right around the corner from each other, but did not meet until we were in our 20's.

Love ya pal and will surely miss our conversations and time picking side by side on MANY different stages.
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Duane Becker

 

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Elk,Wa 99009 USA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 8:01 am    
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I met Larry at Scotty's around the early 1990s, when he was there with the Nashville Now Band. I was on the elevator and he walked in going to his room. He was very gracious and kind, very interested in 'me'. Asked about my family too-and I didn't even know him. Great guy and great steel player. Part of the Nashville history!
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Jeff Garden


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Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 8:04 am    
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How very sad. I watched Nashville Now as often as I could just to see "Wimpy" playing steel with such a great house band. Textbook commercial E9 pedal steel and his sound always seemed to step right out. To this day his CD "Sassy Country" is still in my top ten steel albums. He always seemed to be having such a great time and had that big booming voice and laugh. I finally got to visit with him at St. Louis one year and left thinking what a thoroughly nice person and what a great personality. May he rest in peace and prayers for all of his family and friends.
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John Brabant

 

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Calais, VT, USA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 8:06 am    
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Oh no. Was in touch with Larry Sept. 5th and he was joking around like his old self. This is absolutely heartbreaking.

I haven't been on the Forum in a while, having been distracted with work. George Sypert just called to tell me about Larry's passing. I am so very sad and sad for Evelyn. They are such sweet couple. Clearly, Larry didn't see this coming, maybe that is for the better. He had such physical health struggles over the last few years, but he kept a smile on his face and a good attitude. If I have the option, I want to go out the way Larry did, both in spirit and without pain. RIP my old friend. You're the best, man. Condolences to Evelyn.
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John Brabant

 

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Calais, VT, USA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 8:11 am    
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Jeff Garden. I somehow lost his CD Sassy Country. Larry couldn't find a copy around his house, but said he had a box of "stuff" that should have a few of those CDs in it and would send me a copy when he found one. Wondering if I could get a copy from you? PM me if that is an option. Many thanks.
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Dave Mudgett


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Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 8:59 am    
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Sad news - another of the greats gone. RIP.
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Jack Stoner


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Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 9:11 am    
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Sad news although not unexpected considering his condition.

Condolences to the family.
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Lynn Stafford


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Ridgefield, WA USA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 9:32 am     Larry Sasser
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Not unexpected but very sad news indeed. May Larry rest in peace and I offer my deepest condolences to Mrs. Sasser and family.
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Skip Edwards

 

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LA,CA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 9:59 am    
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Another real-deal pro gone. Met him a couple times & enjoyed every minute.
Vaya con Dios, Larry. My sincere condolences to Evelyn and all those who knew and loved him.
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Tony Prior


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Charlotte NC
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 10:30 am    
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so very sorry to hear this news. Peace and Prayers to Larrys family and friends.
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Terry Wood


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Lebanon, MO
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 10:39 am    
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Prayers for the Family and Friends! RIP Mr. Larry!
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Donna Dodd


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Acworth, Georgia, USA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 10:46 am    
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A jewel of a human being.
My sincere condolences to Evelyn, family, and friends throughout the world.
RIP dear friend.
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Dave Harmonson


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Seattle, Wa
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 11:26 am    
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Sorry to hear. Loved watching him and Fred Newell with TNN band.
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Mike Scaggs


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Nashville, TN
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 12:17 pm    
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I am so thankful I was able to spend some time with Larry at the Paul Franklin Steel Camp. We told stories, talked shop, and had some good laughs.

Larry, you were very loved and will be missed but never forgotten.
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Neil Flanz

 

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Austin, Texas (deceased)
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 12:41 pm    
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So sorry to hear about Larry's passing. We knew each other well as he and Del Reeve's entire band used to live in the same rooming house on Boscobel street. My condolences go out to his family.
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Tiny Olson

 

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Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 12:49 pm    
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Hearing of Larry's passing is like a punch in the gut. I'm very sad to hear he's no longer with us.

He and I have been friends for some 45 years. We even blew-up a new, demo Webb amp in '78 at a show in Asheville, NC. We laughed about that ever since.

I spoke to him a couple months ago and he sounded his usual, jovial self.

Larry was such a good guy. A great player too who always got such a wonderful tone. I'm sorry to hear he's gone on but I know from our recent conversation that he believed in The Lord. I'm happy for that..!!

My prayers and deepest sympathies go out for all his family and friends.

Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson
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Bill Bassett

 

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Papamoa New Zealand
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 1:05 pm     Stage Door Lounge
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In 1983 I had the greatest gig ever. Playing at Opryland right after the TV show concluded. Each evening the Nashville Now show went live from the stage door lounge at the Opryland Hotel. The band included top flight, A list studio cats. Among them Steel Player Larry (Wimpy) Sasser. He helped us immeasurably during our time there. A good friend, generous and talented. Rest In Peace Larry. Thanks for so much of your time and attention back then.
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Carl Williams


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Oklahoma
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 1:12 pm     Another Great Picker
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Heartfelt condolences to Larry’s family. Really looked forward to Larry’s playing on Nashville Now…RIP Brother…Carl
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Ron Epperson

 

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Riverside,Calif. U.S.A.
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 1:27 pm     Larry Sasser
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So long Larry see you in another life never met you but always felt like I knew you. You will be missed heaven got a good one
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Jerry Van Hoose


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Wears Valley, Tennessee
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 1:27 pm    
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Unfortunately, this was expected given the recent updates. I pray that his passing was peaceful. My thoughts and prayers are with Larry Sasser’s family and friends.
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Lee Warren


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Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 1:59 pm    
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Sad news.
I was fortunate enough to meet and chat with Larry a couple of times on tv shows.
What a great player, and gentle soul he was.
RIP Wimpy.
Lee
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Joe Krumel

 

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Hermitage, Tn.
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 4:06 pm     Mr. Larry Sasser.
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You gave us your best. Thanks Larry.
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Wayne F. Smith


From:
Bethlehem, Georgia, USA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 5:04 pm     Larry Sasser
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I too Am very sorry to hear about Larry. My best to Evelyn, 2 very nice people. I was lucky enough to pick with Larry many times around this area but haven't been able to see him in a while because of this COVID thing. RIP dear friend.
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Larry Dering


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Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 30 Sep 2021 6:13 pm    
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Rip Larry. You shared your heart and soul with the masses. Your blessed memory will remain. My prayers to the Sasser family and friends.
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Delbert Phelps

 

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Shelby, Ohio
Post  Posted 1 Oct 2021 3:50 am     Larry Sasser
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Sad news,another great one gone.Condolences to his wife and family .RIP Wimpy !!
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