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Bill Ford


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Graniteville SC Aiken
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 12:32 pm    
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I just talked to the family a few minutes ago, and was informed that Charles had passed at about 2:30 PM today,Nov, 18, 2008.

I feel as though I have lost a brother, Charles was always ready to help his fellow man in any way he could. I first met Charlie about 55 years ago, it was an instant friendship that lasted all these years.


Please remember his family in your prayers...
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Hook Moore


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South Charleston,West Virginia
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 12:44 pm    
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Sorry for your loss Bill. My condolences to all the family and friends..
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Bob Strum

 

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Anniston Alabama
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 12:46 pm    
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We are so sorry to hear this. Charles was a brave man who fought the good fight with this terrible sickness. May his family and friends find comfort from our Lord knowing he is with the Savior.
Sincerely, Bob and Carol
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Chuck S. Lettes


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Denver, Colorado
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 12:52 pm    
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Sad news. Charles was a real friend to the steel guitar community. My condolences to the Reece family.
Chuck
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Vernon Hester

 

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Cayce,SC USA, R.I.P.
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 1:06 pm     Sad
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Charles was one our best friends in the Steel Guitar
Community.
Sad news
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Larry Moore


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Hampton, Ga. USA
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 1:13 pm     Charles R.I.P.
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Bill thank you so much for letting us know.
I along with many that have met and grown to love this man as a brother. He has helped me along with others in playing the steel guitar.
I am so sad to hear this. My condolences to the Reece family we love you so much.
Larry
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Stephen Gambrell

 

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Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 1:17 pm    
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I expected this, but I sure wasn't ready for it. Like Bill, Charles and I hit it off from day one. Charles was a gifted man in so many ways, but his greatest gift, was giving. He graciously gave his time, his talent, and his friendship, to everyone he came in contact with. We shared a lot of good times, and I grew to love Charles as much as my own father, who died when I was 16. I mourn for, and with, the Reece family, and give praise to Almighty God, who ended Charles Reece's suffering today. Arrangements will be announced.
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Dean Neeley

 

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Aiken,SC USA
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 1:24 pm     Charles Reece
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This is so sad,i went to see him this morning.He was
a real friend to me that i have known 40yrs. He will
be missed by all that knew him.


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Barney Y. Miller

 

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Covington, GA, USA
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 1:46 pm    
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Our condolences to the Reece family. Charles indeed was a benifit to the steel guitar industry. I really enjoyed being there at a few of the conventions in SC and other places when a chance to play along side him was indeed an honor for me. He will be missed by us all.

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Tommy Young

 

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Ethelsville Alabama
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 1:59 pm    
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MY condolences to this family and all the friends of Mr. Reece's sure sounds as tho he was loved by many.
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John Floyd

 

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Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 2:07 pm     This One Hurts Extra Hard
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Charles Reece
Buddy Walker And Charles Reece Started The Southern Steel Guitar Convention in 1987 and This Last Weekend The 90th Show was Completed. I'll always regret never being able to get back to Saluda And Seeing Charles and Buddy Once more. The last Time I was in Saluda They both were alive and now they are both gone. Together they produced 90 Southern Steel Guitar Conventions, More Than Anybody ever.

Charles Reece always made sure I got a copy of his latest CD and I will always treasure those. If You have anybody that you value as a Friend and Brother, Like I did Charles and Buddy, Don't wait a moment longer, get out and see them if you possibly can. We are losing some great Steelers and even greater Men at an alarming rate lately.

My Deepest Sympathy Goes out To Mrs Reece and The Family. Tonight there is an empty space inside me.

John Floyd


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Karen Lee Steenwijk

 

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Pennsylvania
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 3:51 pm    
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Our condolences go out to you and the family.

Karen and Ron
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Rick Campbell


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Sneedville, TN, USA
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 3:55 pm    
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Charles invited me to come to Saluda for the first time. He was a textbook model of a good man. My sincere condolences to the Reece family. RIP
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Ken Fox


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Nashville GA USA
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 4:59 pm    
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Ruth and I wish to send our condolences as well. Charles was a great guy and super steel player. He always made Ruth and I feel at home in Saluda.

We will miss him very much!!
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Tommy R. Butler


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Nashville, Tennessee
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 5:26 pm    
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Man.. That Knocked me in the floor !!! Wow !!! I'm in shock !!
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Roger Crawford


From:
Griffin, GA USA
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 6:09 pm    
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What do you or can you say? Charles was indeed a prince among men. Jerry, we will keep the family in our prayers.
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Bill Dobkins


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Rolla Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 6:43 pm    
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Is this the same Charles Reese who went by toolmaker?
He also had made a non pedal steel recently. If so I'm also in shock. We have been emailing each other for the past few weeks. He said he was getting ready to go to Arizona to see his son.
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Bill Ford


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Graniteville SC Aiken
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 6:49 pm    
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Bill,
This is the Charles Reece in Clearwater SC. He also was the builder of CLR pedal steel, also one of, if not the finest push pull mechanics around. Along with Buddy Walker,they were responsible for the Saluda steel guitar convention.

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Ron Elliott


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Madison, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 7:45 pm     Rest in Peace, Charles, Our Friend
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This is truly a sad day in the lives of Family and Friends of Charles Reese. As we all know, Charles was a wonderful man,friend and Brother Mason & Shriner. He will be missed and remembered by all of us throughout our days. Rest in Peace,My Brother.
Ron & Leslie Elliott
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Bobby Boggs

 

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Upstate SC.
Post  Posted 18 Nov 2008 11:43 pm    
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Charles was the kind of man that made us all feel special.But it was he. That was special.I think all the kind words that have been written verify that. He'll be missed by all that knew him.

My sincere condolences to the family and those closest to him.

Rest in Peace my Friend.
Bobby & Pam and entire Boggs family


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Jim Hartley


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SC/TN
Post  Posted 19 Nov 2008 4:37 am    
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It is obvious from all the wonderful comments how much everyone cared for Charles. I can only echo these comments and send my prayers and condolences to Jerry and the entire Reece family.

Rest in peace, friend.
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Rob Parker

 

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Paducah, Kentucky, R.I.P.
Post  Posted 19 Nov 2008 8:20 am    
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I just received the sad news. Charlie has been a dear friend for many years. I always enjoyed visiting with him, and also getting to hear him play.
My thoughts and prayers to his family, and family of friends.
Rest in eternal peace dear friend.
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Bill Plemmons

 

From:
Simpsonville, SC
Post  Posted 19 Nov 2008 12:25 pm    
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This is a great loss not only to the steel guitar community but to all mankind. Charles was a prince among men and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace old friend
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bruce fischer


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florissant, mo. 63031 USA
Post  Posted 19 Nov 2008 12:43 pm    
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our condolences to the family. bruce & lynn
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Jonathan Cullifer

 

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Gallatin, TN
Post  Posted 19 Nov 2008 5:22 pm    
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I'm sorry to hear this. Mr. Reece was always nice to me when I was at Saluda. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.
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