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Topic: Sad to report that Buddy Castleberry passed away today |
Pete Nicholls
From: Macon, Georgia, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2016 5:56 am
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Will post more details as they become available.
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Bill Ferguson
From: Milton, FL USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2016 7:14 am
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Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this.
Buddy and I have been friends for longer than I can remember.
Thank you for posting this Pete.
We are traveling and this forum and FB are how I get my news. _________________ AUTHORIZED George L's, Goodrich, Telonics and Peavey Dealer: I have 2 steels and several amps. My current rig of choice is 1993 Emmons LeGrande w/ 108 pups (Jack Strayhorn built for me), Goodrich OMNI Volume Pedal, George L's cables, Goodrich Baby Bloomer and Peavey Nashville 112. Can't get much sweeter. |
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Billy Easton
From: Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2016 1:44 pm
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So sorry to hear this! Buddy helped many of us program our Lexicons. May he rest in peace.
Billy _________________ Billy & Meriul Easton
Nashville, TN |
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b0b
From: Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2016 2:32 pm
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I'm really sorry to hear this. Buddy joined the forum in 2000, and has been a model member ever since. He was always helpful to the other members online. I never met him in person, but our emails were always cordial.
My condolences to his friends and family. _________________ -𝕓𝕆𝕓- (admin) - Robert P. Lee - Recordings - Breathe - D6th - Video |
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Pete Nicholls
From: Macon, Georgia, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2016 3:48 pm arrangements
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The arrangements for Mr. Buddy Castleberry:
Visitation is Friday at Mathis Funeral Home in Cochran, Ga. from 6:00 until 8:00.
Funeral service will be Saturday at 11:00 at First Baptist Church in Hawkinsville, Ga.
Please keep Ms.Edith, Christy Morgan and family in your prayers! _________________ Justice The Judge SD-10, 2007
Justice Pro Lite SD-10, 2011
Quilter Steelaire
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Hook Moore
From: South Charleston,West Virginia
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Roger Dillingham
From: Kentucky, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2016 6:00 pm Passing of Mr. Buddy Castleberry
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I was shocked to learn this news of Buddy's passing! I am so sorry to hear of this loss to his family and to the steel guitar forum. I never had a chance to meet him, but like many of you I had sent my Lexicon MPX-1 down to him to program it for me....he called and we chatted. A true gem of a guy and a "Good Samaritan" to so many on the forum. It is my loss that we never got to meet. My sincere condolences to his family and all that loved Mr. Buddy. May God comfort you during this time of grief; you will be in my prayers. Roger |
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Skip Edwards
From: LA,CA
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Posted 7 Dec 2016 1:18 pm
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Sorry to hear about Buddy's passing. I bought my Emmons from him, and he treated me right. We never met in person, but we had some nice conversations over the phone. Thanks for selling me my p/p, Buddy… I play it every day.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends. |
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Mike Brown
From: Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2016 2:29 pm Buddy
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This is sad news to me as I used to speak with Buddy about once a week. RIP my friend. You will be remembered. |
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Barrett Williams
From: Nashville, TN
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Posted 7 Dec 2016 5:49 pm
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I bought my first steel guitar from Buddy and met him in Southern Georgia when I picked it up. Great guy. Prayers for his family. _________________ Franklins, Zums, Emmonseses, Webbs |
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Tony Prior
From: Charlotte NC
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Posted 8 Dec 2016 5:57 am
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Sorry to hear this, peace and prayers to Buddy's family and friends. _________________ Emmons L-II , Fender Telecasters, B-Benders
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jobless- but not homeless- now retired 9 years
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Tony Glassman
From: The Great Northwest
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Posted 8 Dec 2016 6:35 am
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R.I.P. |
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Frank Freniere
From: The First Coast
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Posted 8 Dec 2016 10:08 am
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Condolences to the family. |
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Ernie Renn
From: Brainerd, Minnesota USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2016 12:10 am
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He was one of the good guys. My deepest condolences... _________________ My best,
Ernie
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Tony Rankin
From: Land O’ Lakes, FL
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Posted 9 Dec 2016 6:04 pm
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Very sorry to hear this. He was a fine person. _________________ Tony Rankin |
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Dale Rottacker
From: Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2016 4:53 pm
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I just heard this... I just bought a 2nd Lexicon MPX 1, from Dave Diehl, and was telling him I thought I’d messed up my favorite setting that Buddy had put in my 1st MPX, and that I may have to send it back to Buddy and then have him put those same settings in my new Lex... It was then that he made me aware of Buddy’s passing... I had talked to Buddy on the phone a few times, and he sounded like such a sweet guy, very willing to help me out without even knowing who I was... So sorry for him and all those who loved him... He obviously had and impact on many. _________________ Dale Rottacker, Steelinatune™
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Lynn Stafford
From: Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2016 10:46 am Buddy Castleberry
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Very sad news...
I also would like to extend my condolences to his friends and family. I also knew Buddy as a long distance friend (whom I never met and now wish I had). _________________ Best regards,
Lynn Stafford
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steve takacs
From: beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 15 Jan 2017 12:41 pm
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I wish I'd gotten to meet Buddy in person as I only knew him via The Forum and he did seem to be an anmiable, helpful and knowledgeable gentlemen. He gets extra point in my book too for playing a Zumsteel!
Pete, thanks for the photos of Buddy. Stevet |
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Bob Watson
From: Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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Posted 16 Jan 2017 2:22 am
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I'm sorry to hear this sad news. My condolences go out to Buddy's family and friends. |
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Pete Nicholls
From: Macon, Georgia, USA
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Posted 16 Jan 2017 2:40 pm Thanks for all the condolences ...
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I passed a copy of all the condolences on to the family and they were very appreciative. _________________ Justice The Judge SD-10, 2007
Justice Pro Lite SD-10, 2011
Quilter Steelaire
Quilter Labs Tone Block 202 Head
Roland Cube 80-XL
American Stratocaster - Yamaha Bass Guitar
1 Fender Telecaster Nashville Edition
Ham Call: N4BHB |
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