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Topic: Jerry Roller gone one year. |
Mark Shuda
From: Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 12:21 pm
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Yesterday marked the anniversary of the passing of my friend Jerry! Prayers to Jerry's family. He is deeply missed by many of us here on the forum
_________________ Mark Twang
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Ricky Davis
From: Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 2:35 pm
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OMG; it's already been a year since Jerry passed. Jerry I hope you are resting well high on that mountain my friend. RIP.
Ricky _________________ Ricky Davis
Email Ricky: sshawaiian2362@gmail.com |
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Terry Wood
From: Lebanon, MO
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 3:44 pm
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Jerry was a Great Guy and a Class Act! He performed on many of my Steel Guitar Shows over the years. Always a favorite Player for so many of us! Prayers for Carlene and Family! RIP Jerry, Love Ya Brother! |
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Tommy White
From: Nashville
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 5:41 pm
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Still can’t believe my friend is gone. Jerry was always my go to when I needed something special! |
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Ron Funk
From: Ballwin, Missouri
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 6:16 pm
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I totally agree with the above comments.
Jerry Roller was definitely a 'class act gentleman' that always treated his fellow steelers fairly. He really knew his stuff on many types of steels (including PP Emmons)
I purchased many items from Jerry through the years.
My sincere sentiments to his wife and sons at this time of year.
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Larry Dering
From: Missouri, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 6:56 pm
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None finer. I dealed with Jerry on many occasions. Always a honest and fair man. Nothing but great things to remember about Jerry. My prayers for his family. |
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Terry Roller
From: Arkansas, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 7:49 pm
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Thanks to everyone for those nice words. I’ve gotten the pleasure over the last year to meet a lot of you here on the forum. Great people. I see why my dad enjoyed the forum so much.
Mark Shuda: That’s a beautiful guitar!
Terry |
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Keith Hilton
From: 248 Laurel Road Ozark, Missouri 65721
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 8:15 pm
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Jerry was a great player, wonderful person, and a friend. I miss him. |
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RMckee
From: Broken Arrow, OK
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Posted 24 Dec 2021 12:02 pm
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Hard to believe how time passes. Jerry was such a phenomenal guy. Always gracious, always kind, always ready with a word of advice or encouragement. So many times he lent me a steel if I didn’t have one and someone asked me to pick for some event. Then there were the many Friday nights at Barling picking beside him, the times I played at Westfork, the many shows and jams. I am a better musician because of Jerry Roller. I miss our emails and text messages, the phone calls, times when I would call and say, “Jerry, how did they do….” I would play or describe what I knew and he would fill in the gaps. Or I would ask for his assistance working through difficult chord progression. He played so beautifully at my daughter’s wedding. Just a great guy and one I am so happy to say was my friend. And, as an added bonus, through Jerry I became acquainted with his son, Jerry Jr. who is also a superb musician and a great guy. I always enjoyed picking with him and getting to visit with him also. |
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Bruce Heffner
From: Payson, Arizona
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Posted 24 Dec 2021 4:15 pm Jerry
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He was such a nice person to deal with for Emmons parts. We traded some pedals about 2 years ago, as he had what my requirements were and I had want he needed. Totally trustworthy man. _________________ Bruce from Arizona these days |
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Ross Odom
From: Arkansas, USA
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Posted 31 Jan 2022 9:06 am Jerry roller
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I MISS HIM A LOT, HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND A GODLY MAN AND A GREAT EXAMPLE FOR OUR YOUTH TODAY...... _________________ I Sing and record Gospel and country music. I love old Gospel songs above all. I would choose to go Flying above all other hobbies. I currently Fly Medivac with a long time Pilot Friend. Gives me great joy!!!!! |
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Jerry Van Hoose
From: Wears Valley, Tennessee
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Posted 31 Jan 2022 6:30 pm
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I miss Jerry too, think about him often, can’t believe it’s been a year. He helped me out many times with that rare or unique part that was needed. Jerry was indeed, a very nice gentleman. |
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Rick Campbell
From: Sneedville, TN, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2022 9:53 am
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I bought my 1974 push pull from Jerry. Such a nice guy.
RIP my friend.
RC |
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G Strout
From: Carabelle, Florida
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Posted 2 Feb 2022 9:32 am
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Jerry was a great guy!! He gave me a lot of help (and his time) to get my old Marlen set up the way I wanted it. RIP Jerry. Hope you are resting easy.
Gary _________________ Melbert 8, Remington S8, Silk 6 string, Rick B6, Tremblay 6 lap steel, Marlen S-10 4&4, Prestige Guild M75 and Artist Award, Benedetto Bravo, Epiphone Century Electar (the real one) and a bunch of old lap steels.... mostly Ricks and Magnatones' |
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Brad Easley
From: Arkansas, USA
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Posted 21 Aug 2022 12:24 pm
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Update: Someone has claimed them.
Just thought I'd offer this up to y'all that knew Jerry. Last time I was at his his house, Jerry gave me several of his steel CDs. I don't have a CD player, so I can't do much with them. But I'd happily ship them to someone that would listen to and appreciate them. I'm happy to pay for the shipping, just let me know where to send them.
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Jeremy Reeves
From: Chatham, IL, USA
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Posted 21 Aug 2022 1:13 pm
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he helped me out with some needed parts and great advice. condolences to his family and friends |
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john buffington
From: Owasso OK - USA
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Posted 23 Aug 2022 1:21 pm
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Jerry was the second steel player I heard at a very young age, and it was him who inspired me to try to learn to play a pedal steel guitar. I miss him bunches. |
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Henry Matthews
From: Texarkana, Ark USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2022 1:16 pm
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Jerry and I got to be friends at Ronnie Neighbors steel show and it’s odd that Ronnie just passed away almost a year to the day after Jerry. Both were good friends of mine. Miss them both. _________________ 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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Terry Sneed
From: Arkansas,
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Posted 30 Aug 2022 5:55 pm Jerry
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Jerry use to help me a lot. If I had
a question about anything steel guitar he
was glad to help me out. Bought a lot
of stuff from Jerry he always treated me right. Miss him. |
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Quentin Hickey
From: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 11 Sep 2022 4:25 pm
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I am still getting spam emails from his account. Rest in peace Jerry |
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