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Topic: Kenn Rollans is with the Lord |
Dan Rollans
From:
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 4:13 pm |
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With a very heavy heart I must tell the steel guitar world that Kenn Rollans passed away at 4:15pm
today Nov. 13,2013. He was 77 years young. He was a wonderful husband to Dorothy, a great father to Kena, Mike and myself(Dan). Also a very loving grandfather and Great-grandfather.He spent his life working hard to raise his family and he taughts us well.
Besides being a great influence on his family, he made his mark on the steel guitar community with his love for the instrument.He was a very accomplished player for many years. I owe my musical abilities to him. He taught me well. In 1978 he started Mark IV Sound International which later became what is known now as Steelers Choice. He designed the Steelers Choice "Easy Rider" Pack Seat that has been used and still used by players all over the world. One of the greatest gifts he held dear to his heart was all the people he had met and called his friend through the steel guitar community. He could call them by name and loved each one.
When Kenn retired from Steelers Choice in 2006, I took over the company with a promise to him that I will carry on as he had taught me.
Mom,Kena,Mike and myself want thank each and everyone of you for your thoughts,prayers and mostly for your love of our dad Kenneth L. Rollans.
Born May 10th 1936 Died Nov. 11th 2013
Thank you, Dan Rollans |
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Henry Matthews
From:
Texarkana, Ark USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 4:26 pm
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Dan, so sorry about your dad. It's never easy losing a parent. He was a great guy and always so friendly to everyone he met. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Henry
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Henry Matthews
D-10 Magnum, 8 &5, dark rose color
D-10 1974 Emmons cut tail, fat back,rosewood, 8&5
Nashville 112 amp, Fishman Loudbox Performer amp, Hilton pedal, Goodrich pedal,BJS bar, Kyser picks, Live steel Strings. No effects, doodads or stomp boxes. |
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Sissy Privitt
From:
Texarkana Texas
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 5:00 pm
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| Dan, So sorry for your loss. Kenn was such a sweet and loving guy. He always had a hug for me. praying for you and all of the family left behind. |
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john buffington
From:
Owasso OK - USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 5:00 pm
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rollans family. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
John Buffington |
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pdl20
From:
Benton, Ar . USA,
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 5:17 pm Gone Home
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My prayers are with the Rollans family & friends . He was my dear friend and I as all of us will miss his smile and friendship. He is In God's loving care now .
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Mullen G 2 D 10 8 & 6 , Emmons D 10 8& 6 Evans Amps , Revelation,MPX1,Steward PA 1000 rack, Steelers Choice Cross country Seat ,Hilton Pedal, Curt Mangan strings . When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane. |
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Pete Walthall
From:
Arkansas, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 5:19 pm dan
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| dan sorry to hear about your dad a great friend you are blessed with such agreat mom and dad .praying for yall. pete shirley |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 5:31 pm
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Sad news!  Dan, you and your family have my deepest condolences. Your friend, Herb |
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Junior Knight
From:
Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 6:14 pm
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heart felt prayers for all the family...a great man,player,friend!!
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. Peavey Nashville 1-12 Tommy Huff speaker cabs. Goodrich pedals & matchbro.Steeler Choice seats.. that is all..(for now) lol
www.msapedalsteels.com
texsteelman2@yahoo.com
Jagwire Strings
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Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 6:18 pm
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Dan, so sorry for your loss, but just know that Ken is no longer suffering, and is in a better place. He will be missed by many of us. Thoughts and prayers for all the family, and God Bless. Larry Baker and Jean DeVore
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 6:33 pm
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Dan I am so sorry to hear about your Dads passing, he was such a great man and I always enjoyed catching up with him at Dallas.
Please pass on our love and condolences to your Mum and the rest of the family
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14'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
08'Zumsteel Hybrid D10 9+9
94' Franklin Stereo D10 9+8
Telonics, Peterson, Steelers Choice, Benado, Lexicon, Red Dirt Cases. |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 6:46 pm
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Dan your Daddy was a beautiful person, always had that big grin on his face when he would first see you coming. I know I will miss him a lot.
Dan please relate my deepest condolences to the rest of the family. God bless you all.
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Phone: 480-235-8797
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Ron Whitworth
From:
Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 7:19 pm
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Dan - so sorry to hear of this sad news.
You & your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.
He was a fine man & well liked by everyone who knew him - that sure says a lot about a person.
My deepest condolences.
Ron
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We need to turn the TWANG up a little
It's not what you play through, it's what you play through it.
They say that tone is all in the fingers...I say it is all in your head 
Some of the best pieces of life are the little pieces all added up..Ron
the value of friendship. Old friends shine like diamonds, you can always call them and - most important - you can't buy them. |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 7:36 pm
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My condolences to you and your family.
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Brad’s Page of Steel
A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars |
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JAMES BANKS
From:
Mineola,TX USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 7:41 pm
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| When my wife purchased my seat from Kenn at the Dallas show, she made the check out for too much and she didn't realize it. When Kenn got home and he was going thru the checks, he noticed the over payment. He called her to tell her and he said he was getting a money order for a refund. He offered to send the check back and let her send him another one. That trully impressed us. He immediately recognized every year after that when we saw him at the Texas Steel show. He was a gem of a man. He will be so greatly missed. You and the family are in our prayers Kenn. We were blessed to have known him and done business with him. |
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Dennis Atkins
From:
St. Paul, Minnesota
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 8:14 pm
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So sorry to hear the news about Kenn. I knew him from the steel shows, and enjoyed our visits. I never needed one of his seats, but always thought he had a great product.
When I needed a case for my MSA, Dan built it for me, and it fit perfectly. I can say that Kenn truly did teach his children well.
My best wishes to the family and may God give you all peace and grace at this time.
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Bruce W Heffner
From:
Payson, Arizona
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 8:37 pm Condolences
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Ken was instrumental in setting me up with his great seats and racks when I started my steel guitar shop back in 1994. He was always a man of his word and I will always treasure his Waffle House jokes.
Bruce
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Wiz Feinberg
From:
Mid-Michigan, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 8:48 pm
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My condolences to Dan and the entire Rollans family. I'm glad I got to know Ken during my stay in Saline County, Arkansas, in 2007. We jammed a couple of times at Eddie Fay's house, in the summer of 2007. A loss to all steel players.
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Buck Grantham R.I.P.
From:
Denham Springs, LA. USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 10:50 pm Ken Rollins
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Ken and Dorothy and the family are special friends to Mitzi and I and Ken will always have a special place in my heart because I looked on him as a brother to me. We pray for Dorothy and the family to be able to get through this trying time and just think of Ken up in heaven, in a much better place and at peace now. Love, Buck and Mitzi.
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Dennis Wallis
From:
Arkansas
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Posted 13 Nov 2013 11:03 pm
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| Dan , as you know Kenn was my friend for many years . A true friend ! I can say that without hesitation . So is your mom . I am so sorry . I will miss him . Martha and I are devastated by his passing . We both loved him and he loved us . Our loss is Heaven's gain . |
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 14 Nov 2013 3:30 am
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| Sorry for the loss. Ken has helped me several times with my seat and never charged me, even when he sent parts. |
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Duane Dunard
From:
Troy, MO. U.S.A.
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Posted 14 Nov 2013 4:44 am
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| Dan, I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad. You have my condolences. |
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Ben Lawson
From:
Brooksville Florida
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Posted 14 Nov 2013 5:04 am
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| Kenn was a very special man. Sandy and I will keep the Rollins family in our prayers. |
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Jack Harper
From:
Mississippi, USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2013 5:15 am
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dan, my condolences as well to you and the kids and to miss Dorothy. this has been one friendship that I have always treasured and I can't attempt to count the times I have thought of ken's grin and how much it brightened up the dreariest day or the darkest night.
at least now there's a sign just inside the pearly gates that say's, "steeler's choice", and a guy with a distinctive grin snd a handshake to meet you.
jack...... |
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Dave Grothusen
From:
Scott City, Ks
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Posted 14 Nov 2013 5:50 am
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| Nice man, I am sorry for your lost. His legacy will live on and on. I like my seat. |
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