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Topic: Bob Calaway of Derby Steel Guitars |
Danny Hammers
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Danny & Patricia of Floral City, Florida formerly of Fairdale KY.
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Posted 13 Feb 2021 12:50 pm |
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I am going to miss ole Bob, we talked every few weeks.
He was a very good steel guitarist and great builder. He was mostly known for building the Derby Steel Guitar for Charlie Stepp.
He past Friday morning Feb. 12th. We are keeping Barbara and family in our prayers.
I love the song "It's Not Goodby It's I'll See You Later"
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Shepherdsville KY - Bobby Gene Callaway, 80, of Shepherdsville KY passed away on Friday February 12, 2021. He was born on December 28, 1940 in Louisville to the late Otis Callaway, Sr., and Laura (Crawford) Callaway. Mr. Callaway was retired from Phillip Morris, a lifetime member of the NRA and a Baptist by faith. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara Callaway; daughters, Lisa Hollkamp (Tom), Lora Kline (Ernie), Debra Haines (Scott), and Rhonda Villegas; step daughter, Cynnthea Teasley; step son, James Freeman; 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at noon on Monday at the Arch L. Heady Southern Chapel, 3601 Taylor Blvd. with entombment to follow in Louisville Memorial Gardens West Mausoleum. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-8 pm. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be shared with the family at, www.archlheadysouthernfh.com. Arrangements by O. D. White & Sons. Facemask are required.
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Ronald Sikes
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Corsicana, Tx
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Posted 13 Feb 2021 2:02 pm
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Oh no ! So many leaving us. Sad to hear this.
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Jerry Overstreet
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Louisville Ky
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Posted 13 Feb 2021 2:11 pm
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I had not heard this and I have a friend that lives near him. I talked to Bob just a few weeks ago. I'm so sorry. We were friends in steel guitar and had many good times traveling and visiting.
Condolences to Barb and the family. So sad. |
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Larry Dering
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Missouri, USA
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Posted 13 Feb 2021 7:07 pm
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| My condolences to Barbara and the family. Derby is a fine guitar and Bob was a large part of the team. We lost a great builder and friend. RIP Bob. |
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Dan Galysh
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Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 14 Feb 2021 10:26 am
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| Awww,this is so sad to hear. My condolences to Barbara and family. He was a kind man. |
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Johan Jansen
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Europe
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Posted 14 Feb 2021 1:59 pm
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| So sad to hear.... My condoleances to all. Johan |
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Godfrey Arthur
From:
3rd Rock
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Posted 16 Feb 2021 4:04 pm
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Godspeed Bob.
Anyone who builds steel guitars is one of a kind!
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Wesley Medlen
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LaCygne,Ks
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Posted 16 Feb 2021 4:40 pm
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Our prayers are with all family and friends. RIP Bob. Wes
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