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Clyde Mattocks
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Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2020 9:05 pm |
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So very sad, after the valiant battle he fought. A great guy, a great player. Earnest prayers Donna.
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Joe Rogers
From:
Lake Charles, LA USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2020 10:25 pm
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This was news that I wasn't prepared nor wanting to hear. It saddens me deeply. I met Tommy in 1990. I got a call from the leader of the band playing at Miss Kitty's in Marietta. They needed a steel player for a week. After 3 or 4 nights there, word must have gotten to Tommy that a new player was on his turf. He stopped by the club and we ended up talking for hours. Although we mainly saw each other at steel guitar shows, we have remained friends. He was one of those people I wish I could have spent more time getting to know better. Donna, know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family in this most difficult time.
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 8 Dec 2020 4:15 am
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Very saddened by this news,overwhelmed may be more accurate. Peace and prayers to Donna and the Dodd family.
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Steve Geis
From:
Fayetteville, GA USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2020 5:09 am
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| I just got back from Florida late last night. Frank Speights called me with this news. It was a real shocker for me. I will miss you my friend...and your playing. The Ga Steel Guitar Asso shows will be a little darker without you there. Donna, prayers for you in this difficult time. RIP my brother. |
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Ron Whitworth
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Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Posted 8 Dec 2020 5:43 am
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WOW !! I just saw this.
Donna; I am so very sorry to hear this - it must be heartbreaking for you.
Please know you & all of your family & friends will be in
my thoughts & prayers.
R.I.P. Tommy
Ron
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Some of the best pieces of life are the little pieces all added up..Ron
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Buddie Hrabal
From:
Arlington,Texas USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2020 6:25 am One of a Kind!
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I first met Tommy at TSGA Jamboree enjoyed his playing and the time we spent talking shop. What he added to the Jamboree can't be replaced. RIP Brother
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Dennis Beaver
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2020 6:26 am
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Donna, we’re so sorry for your loss. We ask Our Lord to comfort you and your family, and to give you strength and hope to bear this trying time. The world is suffering with you, but heaven has just gained an angel of great kindness, warmth, and talent. We envision Tommy sitting at the right hand of God, playing, “Surely the Presence of The Lordâ€. May God bless you and keep you close… Denny & Peg Beaver
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 8 Dec 2020 12:29 pm
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A very sad event. We all thought he was through his surgery and getting better. I'm sorry I never got to meet him. My thoughts go to Donna in her loss.  |
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Russ Tkac
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Posted 8 Dec 2020 12:52 pm
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| So sorry to hear. God's comfort and peace to Donna and his family and friends. |
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Bruce Heffner
From:
Payson, Arizona
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Posted 8 Dec 2020 4:51 pm Tommy
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So sad to hear the news, he was a great player and a nice guy. May God speed him on the rest of the journey.
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Brian Ostrom
From:
Old Chelsea Quebec Canada
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Posted 8 Dec 2020 5:02 pm
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My condolences to Donna and family. Tommy was one of my beloved players . I just admired his playing out of the box style . When I was inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame I chose one of his instrumentals to play.
May your next journey be everything you wished for Tommy
Rip
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Colm Chomicky
From:
Kansas, (Prairie Village)
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Posted 8 Dec 2020 9:04 pm My Sincere Condolences
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| My sincere condolences. So very sad to hear. Always enjoyed seeing Tommy play at the annual St. Louis conventions as well as chatting his lovely wife Donna. |
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Rick Campbell
From:
Sneedville, TN, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2020 10:39 pm
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Sorry to hear this. I heard Tommy play a few times and was always impressed. Very creative and pro quality player. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
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Don Sulesky
From:
Citrus County, FL, Orig. from MA & NH
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Posted 10 Dec 2020 6:21 am Tommy
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Sad news...RIP Tommy..Condolences to you Donna and your family..
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Ken Fox
From:
Nashville GA USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2020 9:28 am Tommy
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| Our condolences to the family. Tommy will be missed by so many. His love of music was beyond compare. He gave it his all. His drive and enthusiasm was unmatched |
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 10 Dec 2020 9:00 pm
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| Sad news......my deepest sympathy and condolences go out to Tommy's family..... |
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Dan Robinson
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2020 2:34 pm
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| Sad news. My condolences to Donna and all of Tommy's family. |
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Brian Folks
From:
N. Padre Island, Tx.
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Posted 12 Dec 2020 6:01 pm Big Brother Tommy...
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So sorry Donna and family for your loss...Big Bro. Tommy was
a prince of a man and a fantastic pedal steel player, I know the good lord has a special place for him in his kingdom...God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow...I will always remember Tommy as my "Big Brother", my memory of Tommy will always be in Carolyn and my heart...
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 12 Dec 2020 6:13 pm
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I’ve been away from here for so long.. and I dread looking at this board every time I login..
Donna..I have great memories onstage with him..prayers from FL..
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Charlie Thompson
From:
South Carolina, USA
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Posted 13 Dec 2020 1:19 pm
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| Sad to learn of this. Tommy such a great guy and was always so gracious to me. RIP Friend |
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Marty Broussard
From:
Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 13 Dec 2020 4:58 pm
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Sorry this has happened. I had the pleasure of hearing Tommy play in Dallas during a rare opportunity that I had to go to a steel show. One tune was “Dance with Me†and I was so moved that I went immediately and purchased the CD from Donna while her poodle watched the transaction....LoL I keep it handy in case I need a lift.
My condolences and I hope things get better soon for Donna and his family.
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Bob Strickland
From:
South Carolina, USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2020 8:13 am
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My heartfelt condolences to Donna and the family. I can only imagine what Donna has been through. I had an uncle who went through a long battle with cancer and he told me that it was tougher on his family than it was on him. I'd never really thought about it from that perspective until he said that.
I thought the world of Tommy, and was always honored and a little nervous every time I played with him. He played challenging songs, always at the highest level, and with more passion and energy than anyone else I've ever seen. We talk about people who live life to the fullest, and Tommy was certainly in that category.
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Lee Dassow
From:
Jefferson, Georgia USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2020 8:56 am
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Saw him on you tube a couple of times. Great player, and had a conversation over the phone about a used BMI he had sold. Rest in piece Tommy. Tenn.Lee
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Scott Kirk
From:
Talking Rock, Georgia, USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2020 10:02 pm
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| Donna, Cindy and I are so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. He was a fighter but he's with the our Lord and he is all healed now. I guess its been 20 years ago that I met Tommy and I still remember the first time I heard him play and the first thing that came to mind was WOW! He was always willing to help me to improve my playing and I've learned a lot just by watching him at the GSGA shows. He will be missed. |
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Jeffery Self
From:
Spring City,Tennessee, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2020 10:08 am
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Dear Donna,
So sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers go out to you in this sad time!
The Self's
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