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Topic: George Kimery |
Dale McPherson
From: Morristown, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 25 Feb 2023 4:56 pm
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We lost our friend George Kimery a couple weeks ago. I will miss my friend. |
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Jerry Van Hoose
From: Wears Valley, Tennessee
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Posted 25 Feb 2023 7:18 pm
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I’m deeply saddened to hear this news. I was waiting to hear from George as I had just recently moved back home to Tennessee. Tammy and I were looking forward to having dinner with both, George and Connie at our favorite restaurant in Pigeon Forge. My sincerest of condolences to George’s family and his special friend, Connie. May George rest in peace. Here is a link to George’s obituary.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/greeneville-tn/george-kimery-11149442
Last edited by Jerry Van Hoose on 26 Feb 2023 5:53 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Larry Dering
From: Missouri, USA
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Posted 25 Feb 2023 7:51 pm
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Oh no. I'm seriously shocked by this tragedy. I had several conversations with George and we shared a common bond looking for better tone. Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From: Louisville Ky
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Posted 25 Feb 2023 9:34 pm
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Thanks for posting this Dale. I had not heard. I met George at Jeffran College in April 1980. We were in the same intermediate level class.
Nice fellow, good player. RIP Geroge. Condolences to the family and friends. |
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David Ball
From: North Carolina High Country
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Posted 26 Feb 2023 2:55 am
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George lived near where I live, and we got together a few times. Did some trading, played some tunes. He's actually the only other steel guitar player who has been over to the house. Anyway, good guy. Hate to hear of his passing. RIP George.
Dave |
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Richard Sinkler
From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 26 Feb 2023 8:34 am
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Sad news indeed. I had many conversations over the years with him. I will miss him. RIP my friend. _________________ Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 54 years and still counting. |
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gary pierce
From: Rossville TN
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Posted 27 Feb 2023 6:19 pm
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I always liked his post in search of amps and will miss him.
Prayers for his family |
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Rick Campbell
From: Sneedville, TN, USA
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Posted 2 Mar 2023 9:51 am
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George was a good guy. Not only a great musician, but a master craftsman. He built stage illusions for magicians, and was very respected in that field also.
RIP my friend,
RC |
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Tony Edwards
From: Six Mile, South Carolina
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Posted 3 Mar 2023 6:15 am george kimery
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I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. I met George one time when I sold him an amplifier. What a nice guy! We ate lunch together at The Moose Cafe in Asheville, NC. We talked on the phone and messaged one another. It was my pleasure getting acquainted with George and Connie. Connie, my condolences to you, sweet lady! May the Lord speak a peace which passes all understanding. RIP George. _________________ ZumSteel SD10; CLR Custom SD10; Telonics 500-B w/ TT 15; Hilton Low Profile VP; Frenchy's Steel Mill Strings; George L's Cables; BJS Tone Bars; Hoffmeyer Picks. This combination produces a Heavenly tone! Psalm 33:2 "Praise the Lord with...an instrument of ten strings."
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Dave Mudgett
From: Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 3 Mar 2023 1:59 pm
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Very sorry to hear about George. We never met in person, but always had good interactions with him here on the forum. RIP George. |
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Charley Hill
From: The Dirty South
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Posted 3 Mar 2023 4:04 pm
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George and I drove to the Dallas Steel Show one year. What a great guy and he will be missed by many.
RIP
BC |
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Gary Watkins
From: Bristol, VA
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Posted 4 Mar 2023 6:30 am
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George and I did some selling, buying and tradings over the years. He was one of the good ones and will be missed! _________________ If you succeed in cheating someone, don't think that the person is a fool. It's just that the person trusted you far more than you deserved. |
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Jeff Neal
From: Johnson City Tennessee, USA
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Posted 4 Mar 2023 10:00 pm
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Dale thanks for letting us know. This was a shock as he was wanting to meet up and try out my Quilter amp. He was one of the few East Tn steel players that are left. Great guy and always enjoyed the conversations I had with him. RIP |
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Tony Dingus
From: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 5 Mar 2023 9:32 pm
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I sure hated to hear about George's passing. I always enjoyed talking to him and seeing things he would build for steel players. Prayers for his family.
Tony |
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Mark Robinson
From: North Carolina, USA
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Posted 8 Mar 2023 10:28 am Re: george kimery
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Tony Edwards wrote: |
I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. I met George one time when I sold him an amplifier. What a nice guy! We ate lunch together at The Moose Cafe in Asheville, NC. We talked on the phone and messaged one another. It was my pleasure getting acquainted with George and Connie. Connie, my condolences to you, sweet lady! May the Lord speak a peace which passes all understanding. RIP George. |
Wow Tony, same for me.
I sold George an amp and we met at the Daniel Boone Inn, twice. George was as kind as they come.
Sincerest condolences to his family. |
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Steve Leonard
From: Bristol,VA.,U.S.A
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Posted 9 Mar 2023 8:48 pm
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So sorry to hear of George’s passing. My prayers go out to his friends and family. |
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