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Danny Harrell
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Livingston, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2015 10:26 am |
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| I received a call from Royce Tarver's wife Linda that Royce passed away early Saturday morning. He had been ill for awhile. Many will remember Royce, the fast "chicken picker" from Prarieville, LA. who also worked with the Hinsons back in the early 80's. Royce also played frequently at the Gulfport Ms. Show. He was a talented musician and friend. He could always make you smile. He took me as his student some 35 years ago and has been my friend since. I have always considered him to be one of the best players I've ever been around. Great person, friend, husband, and father. I attribute much that I have learned to this great musician. He will be missed. I am sure that he is playing in the Angel Band. |
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Jack Harper
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Mississippi, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2015 5:43 am
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sad news! a class act 0f a guy!
in fact, no act. he always found the good in everyone and had you from the first hello.
his steel playing was the seal on the deal.
r.i.p., 'til we meet again, my friend....
country jack.... |
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Hal Higgins
From:
Denham Springs, LA
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Posted 8 Dec 2015 9:25 am
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A really great guy and player. Condolences to his family and friends.
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billy tam
From:
baton rouge, louisiana
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Posted 8 Dec 2015 2:52 pm Royce Tarver
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Sad news, Thanks for letting me know Danny. Royce was a great player and very fast like some of the well known speedsters. He will be missed. My condolences to Linda and family.
Billy |
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 9 Dec 2015 10:01 am Rt
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| What a surprise. RIP buddy ! |
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Tommy Young
From:
Ethelsville Alabama
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Posted 16 Dec 2015 8:46 pm
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My condolences to his family and friends he was always picking at me at the shows in Gulfport super nice guy he will be missed..
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Danny Harrell
From:
Livingston, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 8 Jan 2016 12:47 pm
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Some great memories from the Gulfport Show! |
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billy tam
From:
baton rouge, louisiana
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Posted 8 Jan 2016 5:06 pm Photo
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Nice pic Danny. Lot of focus and intensity on both your faces. Folks that pic shows two great steel pickers at work. Royce will be missed.
Billy |
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Charlie Moore
From:
Deville, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 24 Feb 2016 9:58 am Bro Royce
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What a sad day for steel guitar,we lost a friend,brother,great man,GREAT player,may you rip,buddy....sadly CM
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 6 Jun 2016 3:54 pm
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I'm sorry to say that I never met Royce. I received this touching note from Linda (his wife) in the mail today, along with a donation in his honor:
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Gentlemen:
My husband, Royce Tarver passed away December 5, 2015. He was a member of the Forum for many years. When he was too sick to do anything else, he would manage to pull the forum up on his computer and look through the selections you provided. |
Thank you, Linda, and thanks to all of you who make good enough conversation to comfort our fellow players here on the forum in their hour of need.
Rest in peace, Royce.
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Dale Foreman
From:
Crowley Louisiana, USA
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Posted 6 Jun 2016 4:31 pm Royce Tarver
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Royce but I met his wife and Danny when I bought one of his NV 112's from Linda thru Danny to help her out so now, I have a piece of Royce's spirit in my home. RIP Royce!
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