Another great one is gone

Jimmie Crawford · Post by **Jimmie Crawford** » 2 Feb 2005 5:42 am

This post is In Loving Memory of Jimmie Lee Crawford
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather
Born on September 17, 1935 in Obetz Junction Ohio
Died on February 2, 2005 at 3:36 a.m. in Nashville Tennessee
He is survived by: wife Elise Orens Crawford, sister Connie Crawford Johnson
Children Lucy Callaway, Steve Crawford, Tim Crawford, Robin Fletcher, Rhonda Crawford, and Dee Dee Wright 12 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren
He will be missed by all.
The services will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Details will be posted at a later time.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 2 Feb 2005 6:18 am

Gosh, what a thing to wake up to.

Let us pray for the soul of our friend and teacher, and for the comfort and solace of the whole family.

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 2 Feb 2005 6:23 am

We miss him already. This is, indeed, sad news to start our day with.

Lee, from South Texas

Franklin · Post by **Franklin** » 2 Feb 2005 6:23 am

This is shocking news. Our Prayers go out to Elsie and the family. May God be with you forever.

Paul and Maria

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 2 Feb 2005 6:30 am

Wow
Bad news for all. After seeing he'd been released for the hospital, I'd hoped he was on the road to recovery.

God bless Jimmie and his family. We will all miss him. He was a truly unique person.

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Richard Bass · Post by **Richard Bass** » 2 Feb 2005 6:35 am

This is so sad. My sympathy and condolences to the family.

Jack Smith · Post by **Jack Smith** » 2 Feb 2005 6:37 am

My heart is certainly heavy this morning. I had a conversation with Jimmie a couple of weeks ago about finishing his new project. He has now completed the biggest project of them all. Rest well my dear friend. I'll miss you

Ronnie Miller · Post by **Ronnie Miller** » 2 Feb 2005 6:41 am

This is a sad day, RIP Jimmie. Our prayers with Elsie & family, God Bless..Ronnie[This message was edited by Ronnie Miller on 02 February 2005 at 06:42 AM.]

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 2 Feb 2005 6:50 am

Jimmy was one of the true inovators of pedal steel guitar. His devotion to the instrument both as a player and a builder was unmatched. Our industry will suffer his loss but moreover Jimmy will be missed by his family and the scores of friends he made throughout his life. Rest in peace.

Johnny

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 2 Feb 2005 6:50 am

God Bless his soul and family.
His style was a major influence on me.

Dag Wolf · Post by **Dag Wolf** » 2 Feb 2005 6:52 am

This is sad news. To me Jimmie were one of the greatest!

My thoughts goes to his family.

Dag

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 2 Feb 2005 7:00 am

This is sad news. Mine and Barbara's condolences go out to his loving wife Elsie and to his family. May God rest his soul.
....Roy and Barbara

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 2 Feb 2005 7:00 am

I am so saddened to hear of this. I knew that Jimmy was not in good health, but now his pain is over and he is in the hand of the Almighty. God rest his soul and comfort his family and mulititude of friends.

Billy Easton
Casa Grande, AZ

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 2 Feb 2005 7:10 am

I heard this news early this morning and pray for the family. Jimmie was always a kind gentleman and will be missed very much.

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 2 Feb 2005 7:12 am

Very sad!

I had been praying for him. Well, at least he is now made whole in a better land.

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Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 2 Feb 2005 7:38 am

This is indeed very sad news.On behalf of the
intire Southwestern Steel Guitar Association,
we send our prayers and condolences to the
family of our brother Jimmy Crawford.Now rest in peace with the Lord.
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Fred Justice

Fred Shannon · Post by **Fred Shannon** » 2 Feb 2005 7:43 am

Our condolences to the Crawford family. He was a super gent and a dedicated family man.

fred and the crew

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David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 2 Feb 2005 7:52 am

sorry to hear this...

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 2 Feb 2005 7:53 am

I think I am still in a state of shock this morning. Jimmie has been a dear friend and mentor since the early '70s. It is a true loss for all of us, and I hurt deeply for Elsie and all the family.

I have played Jimmie's tuning and setup since '79, and I never sit at my guitar without thinking of him, and will even more so in the future...

God rest you, Jimmie, you were one of a kind

Lynette Richards · Post by **Lynette Richards** » 2 Feb 2005 7:56 am

This is aweful news, I will be praying for the family and friends. He has gone to a better place, but he will be missed. God Bless the family.

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John Fabian · Post by **John Fabian** » 2 Feb 2005 8:11 am

We send our heartfelt condolences to Jimmie's family.

Jimmie will be missed by all of us.

Bud said he really enjoyed the time he spent with Jimmie over the years.

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Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 2 Feb 2005 8:12 am

My condolences to the family and dear friends of Jimmie

Jerry Hayes R.I.P. · Post by **Jerry Hayes R.I.P.** » 2 Feb 2005 8:19 am

My symphathies to the family of this great steeler/husband/father/grandfather. I've loved his playing for years and still play his "Ton of Steel" LP on a regular basis. I'll miss seeing and hearing Jimmy and Russ H. doing "Steelin" at Scotty's it was always a showstopper. This is very sad....JH

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Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 2 Feb 2005 8:23 am

Jerry and I send our condolences to the whole family. Prayers for all. Donna

Don Ricketson · Post by **Don Ricketson** » 2 Feb 2005 8:29 am

Rest in Peace Jimmie. You'll be missed by all.

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