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Charles Tilley


Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 1:59 pm    
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My good friend Vernon Hester in Casey, So.Carolina passed away this afternoon after an extended illnes of Cystic Fibrosis of his lungs. Vernon was a very good steel player and some of you may remember him from the past. I will surely miss my friend.
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Stephen Gambrell

 

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Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 2:07 pm    
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Man, NOT Vernon! Smart guy, good steel player---Love you, gonna miss you.
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Tony Prior


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Charlotte NC
Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 2:23 pm    
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So sorry to hear this, Vernon, wonderful man, so friendly, RIP my friend.

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Skip Cole

 

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Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 2:57 pm    
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My condolences to Vernon's family and friends . May God give you all comfort in time of mourning.

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Joseph Barcus

 

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Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 3:13 pm    
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yes he will be missed heres some work he posted a while back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd6EURpcGo4
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Jerry Overstreet


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Louisville Ky
Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 3:37 pm    
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Sorry to hear this Charles. I didn't know Vernon, but I enjoyed his work on the Steel on the Web board.
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Clyde Mattocks

 

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Kinston, North Carolina, USA
Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 4:26 pm    
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This is sad news indeed. I have known Vernon and admired his playing since I started many years ago. My prayers are with his family.
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Jack Burnside

 

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Grove town Georgia, USA
Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 4:45 pm    
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Vernon Hester was a great friend and musician.He will be greatly missed by the Steel Guitar world. My prayers are with his wife and family.
Jack Burnside
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Paul Graupp

 

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Macon Ga USA
Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 4:48 pm    
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It's as if someone turned the lights off at the Forum !! He was a mainstay and I throughly enjoyed his work !! He was One of Us...

Regrets Paul
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Rick Barnhart


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Arizona, USA
Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 5:07 pm    
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I'm so sorry to hear this. I really enjoyed his videos. This is a sad day, indeed. Godspeed to his friends and family.
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Mike Neer


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Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 5:51 pm    
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RIP Vernon. Thanks for sharing your music with us.
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Chuck Hall


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Warner Robins, Ga, USA
Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 6:00 pm    
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RIP Vern. Sad
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Jonathan Cullifer

 

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Gallatin, TN
Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 6:12 pm    
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I'm also sorry to hear this. I enjoyed his posts and videos on here. My prayers are with his family.
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Stan Paxton


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1/2 & 1/2 Florida and Tenn, USA (old Missouri boy gone South)
Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 6:38 pm    
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Oh Lord, not another one gone! I just found out about Rob Parker yesterday, now today I read about Vernon. Never knew Vernon, but admired his steel renditions on the Forum. ..
May God be with the family in their time of sorrow.
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Terry Winter

 

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Saskatchewan, Canada
Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 8:38 pm    
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I also didn't personally know Vernon but boy I enjoyed his videos. Our prayers are with his wife and family!
Terry
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Doc Hope

 

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Plant City, Fl & Greeneville Tn.USA
Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 9:00 pm    
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I always looked forward for Vernon's videos,such a great sound will be missed.Our prayers to his family.
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Mitch Drumm

 

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Frostbite Falls, hard by Veronica Lake
Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 9:01 pm    
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Very sad news. I did not know Vernon personally, but we had several exchanges by private e-mail.

He went to the trouble of sending me a DVD of his performances.

He was always enthusiastic about playing and I loved the sound he got from that Rickenbacher.
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Bill Dobkins


From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 24 Nov 2010 9:31 pm    
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Rest in peace Vernon.
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Austin Tripp

 

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Nashville TN
Post  Posted 25 Nov 2010 7:16 am    
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I'm praying for his family. I heard him at the South Carolina steel convention in October and he played outstanding. Rip Vern.

Austin
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Chuck S. Lettes


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Denver, Colorado
Post  Posted 25 Nov 2010 9:13 am    
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Vern was such a computer wizard and an important member of the steel guitar community. I always enjoyed his playing and his generous spirit. I will miss him.
Chuck
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Hank Ruf


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Little Elm, Texas USA
Post  Posted 25 Nov 2010 9:25 am    
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This is sad news and he will be missed.
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J. Wilson


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Manitoba, Canada
Post  Posted 25 Nov 2010 9:34 am    
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Thanks for the music and tips Vernon. Keep Steelin' in the stars.
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Alan Brookes


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Brummy living in Southern California
Post  Posted 25 Nov 2010 10:24 am    
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I was just about to respond to one of Vernon's postings when I read that he had passed away. A great loss to our community. I always enjoyed the music he posted. He had a great talent. Crying or Very sad
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CrowBear Schmitt


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Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
Post  Posted 25 Nov 2010 10:58 am    
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i'm saddened to read of Vernon's passing on
like many, i enjoyed his vids & musik
my sincere condoleances to his family
Rest In Peace Vernon & Thanx for the good sounds
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
Post  Posted 25 Nov 2010 11:08 am    
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I am so sorry to hear this. Vernon has been a member of the forum since the very beginning. He'll be missed around here.

Rest in peace, Vernon.
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