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Ray Harrison


From:
Tucson, Arizona, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2009 4:56 pm    
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It is with the heaviest of hearts that I post this Announcement.........
This morning we lost our good friend Ben.
The arrangements and cause of death will follow in another posting.

When I received the news, I was so pleased that Ben and I had spent about 2-2.5 hours on the phone visiting yesterday.
I spoke with Jayne and she at first didn't wish to post until all the arrangements and cause of death were known, but then realized that it may take too long to obtain COD.
This is anothe great Friend that I will miss terribly.
Please excuse any mistakes, due to the fact that I'm not seeing or thinking very clearly.
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Billy Easton

 

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Nashville, TN USA
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2009 5:02 pm    
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My heart is heavy tonight as well due to this news. Ben was a great guy and a teriffic bass player. He has played the SWSGA Arizona show the past 5 years, and was due in this Wednesday for the 6th show. We will miss Ben terribly; his wit from the bandstand was unsurpassed! And if you ever got an email from Ben, you were bound due be on the floor laughing you a$$ off. Our condolences to Jane and the family. Rest in peace, old buddy.

Billy Easton
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Lonnie Portwood


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Jacksonville, fl. USA
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2009 5:07 pm    
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Ray, I'm so sorry to hear this. Ben was such a great guy and fun to be around, not to mention an awesome musician I will surely miss him. llp
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Rob Parker

 

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Paducah, Kentucky, R.I.P.
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2009 5:37 pm    
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It is with heavey heart I make this post.Mr Ben has been a dear friend for over forty years. I have been on many bandstands with him, and always enjoyed his music, and his sense of humor.I visited with him many times in his home,and was fussed at many times for not coming more often.
I, along with many of you will miss him so much.My condolences to Jayne and the family.I ask our Dear Maker to hold each of them in His loving hands, and console their aching hearts, and bring to each of them comfort, and peace.
Rest in peace dear friend.
RP...'come on in'...
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Russ Wever

 

From:
Kansas City
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2009 6:14 pm    
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Been in disbelief of this since
getting the word this afternoon.

Ben was one of the best pals a
guy could have, not to mention
what a terrific musician he was.

God keep Ben and bless
his family and friends.

~Russ & Carla
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Jeremy Drawbaugh


From:
scottsboro, al usa
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2009 6:14 pm    
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WOW! I AM IN COMPLETE SHOCK. BEN WAS DEFINITLY ONE OF THE BEST BASS PLAYERS I HAVE EVER SEEN PLAY. I AM JUST SPEECHLESS. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY.
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Bill Bailey

 

From:
Kingman, AZ
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2009 8:22 pm     Ben Brogden
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Sad
Wow, What a shock. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Buck Grantham


From:
Denham Springs, LA. USA
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2009 9:24 pm     Ben
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This is really a shock to us . Ben was surely one of the good ones, He played Bass for me a lot of times and was the best there is. Our condolances go out to the family with our love,Buck and Mitzi
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Jerry Van Hoose


From:
Wears Valley, Tennessee
Post  Posted 19 Jan 2009 6:02 am    
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Crying or Very sad This morning my heart is so heavy. I'm deeply saddened by the news of Ben's death. Not only was I honored to have him play bass with me, but once he also graciously allowed Jeff Newman to borrow his bass guitar to play with me at a show. Of course, Ben told Jeff that afterward, he would have to "wipe all of the wrong notes off his bass guitar" when the set was finished Wink . Ben's wit and talent was only surpassed by his kind and gentlemanly manner. My sincere condolences to his family. May Ben rest in peace.
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Joe Naylor


From:
Avondale, Arizona, USA
Post  Posted 19 Jan 2009 6:58 am    
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I was so shocked that it took this long to even respond - RIP Mr. Ben You will be missed - Condolence to his family
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Mike Brown

 

From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
Post  Posted 19 Jan 2009 8:35 am     Ben.......
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What can you say that has not already been said? Ben was a great friend and I will sorely miss him. RIP Ben.
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John Heinrich


From:
Whites Creek, TN, USA
Post  Posted 19 Jan 2009 8:42 am    
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Ben was a great person as well as a great musician, he will be missed!
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Wayne Morgan

 

From:
Rutledge, TN, USA
Post  Posted 19 Jan 2009 9:00 am    
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This is very sad news, Ben was a smile a minute, very pleasent and witty guy, great musician and fun to be around. He will be missed by all
Wayne
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Bobby Bowman

 

From:
Cypress, Texas, USA, R.I.P.
Post  Posted 19 Jan 2009 4:08 pm     re
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Ray,
Please call me somewhere around 8 or 9 tonight (Monday). I've lost your number again.
Thanks,
BB
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pdl20

 

From:
Benton, Ar . USA,
Post  Posted 19 Jan 2009 7:14 pm     Ben
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It just can't be ,not Ben. He made the world of music fun ,even when it wasn't,heck he made life fun when it wasn't either.I treasure as many of you do ,knowing him and working him and loving such a dear friend.its so hard to hold back these tears,i will miss ya Ben.i was so lucky to work with him when i played for Dottie West.he always had a saying or a joke .Thank GOD for You Tube ,we can still see him play and enjoy his talent for a while longer.REST IN Peace My friend ,till we meet again.My Prayers go out to his Family. Rudy
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