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Ken Fox


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Post  Posted 27 May 2017 7:49 am    
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Just got word this morning that Leon passed away this week. Apparently from a heart attack while exiting his car. His wife had just drove him home from the hospital.

If anyone knows more please let us know
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Jeff Garden


From:
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
Post  Posted 27 May 2017 4:47 pm    
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What sad news, Ken. I first met Leon years ago at a steel show. We had lots in common to talk about - Florida, Sho-Buds, Naval Air Station Saufley Field, and Naval Air Station Pensacola. I remember he introduced me to his friend Doug Jernigan. Leon was a perfectionist and did some beautiful work with Albert Johnson restoring old Sho-Buds. He was always happy to provide great maintenance advice over the years and helped out a lot of folks on the Forum. Rest in peace, Leon, and thoughts and prayers for you and your wife.
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Ray Harrison


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Tucson, Arizona, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 28 May 2017 8:41 am    
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Such sad news. I worked with a little Leon in San Diego in the 70-80's frame and he was so great to work with.
Doug and I were talking about him in Jan at the Feenix show.

Leon was a fine person and will be missed by many. Condolences to his friends and Family.
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kevin ryan


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San Marcos, California
Post  Posted 30 May 2017 12:07 pm    
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Very sad... Leon was old school cool.. A really decent steel guy that was really talented in anything mechanical. Helped me numerous times with my steels. He lives on in our hearts for sure.. God bless Arlene....
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George Piburn


From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
Post  Posted 31 May 2017 11:07 am     Rip Leon
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Condolences to Leon's Family,

I like many others in Sandy Eggo, had Leon's expertise working on my MSA Universal, I bought from Doug Meyer.

Leon was a friend , when few were to be found in a tough to get into Navy Town.

I still regret selling him my LLoyd Green Sho Bud, I think he kept it.

Blessings from George Piburn
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Jack Stoner


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Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 31 May 2017 12:24 pm    
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Condolences. I met Leon once when he came down to one of our Florida Steel Guitar Jams, about 10 years ago. He was with another guy from Tallahassee.
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Robert Rhea


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Panama City, Florida, USA
Post  Posted 20 Jun 2017 6:37 am    
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Jack,

The other guy from Tallahassee may have been another forum member, Andy Eder. I found out that Andy passed away back in April via his Facebook page. I didn't get the change to meet either of these two gentlemen, but my friend from Marianna, FL, Kevin Barber knew Andy and was shocked of his passing.
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Mike Wilson

 

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Mansfield, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 22 Jun 2017 3:06 am    
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I knew Leon from San Diego days. Heck of a nice guy. RIP my friend. Prayers for the family.
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Mike Wilson

 

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Mansfield, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 22 Jun 2017 3:06 am    
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I knew Leon from San Diego days. Heck of a nice guy. RIP my friend. Prayers for the family.
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Kyle Everson

 

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Nashville, Tennessee
Post  Posted 25 Jun 2017 8:28 pm    
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I'm just seeing this and couldn't be more proud to have known him. Leon and Albert Johnson took me under their wings at their shop in Tallahassee and taught me a lot about steels and fixed up my guitars when i first began playing. Leon even loaned me two different Sho~Buds while he restored mine. He encouraged me to move to Nashville and try my hand at a career playing steel and if not for him I never would have gone. Rest in peace dear friend.
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Mickey Adams


From:
Bandera Texas
Post  Posted 30 Jun 2017 8:29 pm    
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RIP my friend...
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