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Topic: Harold Flynn, R.I.P
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Fred Layman
Member From: Springfield, Missouri USA
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posted 18 January 2001 07:07 PM
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Harold passed away at 12:26 P.M. today. His doctor was with him. He reported that his heartbeat became irregular briefly and then stopped. He died peacefully. The family is finalizing funeral plans and I will post them tomorrow afternoon.Thanks to his many friends who sent posts and emails. I will print them off and give to the family. If any of you wish to send cards to his family, the address is 4301 E. Emory Road, Knoxville, TN 37938. If you wish to express your sentiments about Harold and/or condolences to the family on this post, I will print those off also and give to them.[This message was edited by Fred Layman on 19 January 2001 at 05:16 PM.] |
Buck Grantham
Member From: Denham Springs, LA. USA
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posted 18 January 2001 07:16 PM
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This is a very sad day for Mitzi and I. We loved Harold like a brother. May the Lord take him to Heaven so he can play for the Angels. Harold, rest in peace. We love you,, Buck and Mitzi |
Joe MC
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posted 18 January 2001 09:10 PM
We are sorry for your loss Fred, and the
loss to the pedal steel commnunity. Our prayers and condolences to Harold's family and friends. |
Jerry Roller
Member From: Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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posted 18 January 2001 09:42 PM
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I am very sad to learn this news. My prayers go out to Harold's family. I got to play one of his guitars at St Louis about 6 or 7 years ago in the Flynn display room for about an hour. Harold built a really great steel guitar. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Jerry
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Jody Sanders
Member From: Magnolia,Texas
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posted 18 January 2001 10:05 PM
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I am so saddened by this news, I can hardly see thru my tears. Harold was a dear friend, and a wonderful person. I feel as though I have lost one of my family. May GOD bless and keep and comfort the family. Rest in peace old friend. I will one day see you again, and we will pick one together. Jody. |
Bill Stafford
Member From: Gulfport,Ms. USA
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posted 19 January 2001 04:45 AM
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My heartfelt condolences to the Flynn family.May he rest in peace. He will be missed. Go with God, Harold. Thanks for the memories you have given to all. |
Ed Naylor
Member From: portsmouth.ohio usa
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posted 19 January 2001 06:04 AM
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I am saddened to hear of Harold's passing. He was truly one of the nicest people I have met in this Steel Guitar business. Ed Naylor |
KENNETH ROLLANS
Member From: LITTLE ROCK.ARK PULASKIA
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posted 19 January 2001 07:49 AM
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WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HAROLD,WHEN HE PLAYED HIS STEEL GUITAR HE ALWAYS HAD A TOOTH PICK IN HIS MOUTH, HE TOLD ME THAT IT GAVE HIM THE COURAGE TO DO HIS BEST.MAY HE REST IN THE ARMS OF HIS MASTER.HE AND I ALWAYS HAD A BOOTH SIDE BY SIDE AT STONEYS, AND FREDS SHOW AND WE WERE REAL CLOSE FRIENDS. WE WILL MISS HIM. MAY THE PRINCE OF PEACE BE WITH HIS FAMILY.KENNY ROLLANS AND FAMILY.------------------
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Bobby Bowman
Member From: Cypress, Texas, USA
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posted 19 January 2001 09:15 AM
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A gentleman's gentleman in every aspect. His memory and example will live on and on.
May God bless.
BB------------------
If you play 'em, play 'em good!
If you build 'em, build 'em good!
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Jack Stoner
Sysop From: Inverness, Florida
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posted 19 January 2001 09:43 AM
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I'm sorry to hear of Harold's passing. I always enjoyed sitting and talking to him at St Louis. |
Bobby Lee
Sysop From: Cloverdale, North California, USA
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posted 19 January 2001 12:02 PM
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I'm sorry to hear this. My sincere condolences to the Flynn family. |
Larry Keyt
Member From: Canton,Ga,USA
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posted 19 January 2001 01:04 PM
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The Steel Guitar World Lost a Fine Man and an
Excellent Guitar Play/Builder In Harold.He Was One Of a Few and I Will Miss our Conversations and Fellowship Very Much.
Larry Keyt |
Jerry Overstreet
Member From: Louisville Ky
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posted 19 January 2001 03:51 PM
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Fred, our thoughts are with you on the loss of your good friend and also
with the Flynn family. |
Bill Ferguson
Member From: Norcross, GA USA
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posted 19 January 2001 04:06 PM
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I will surely miss Harold. He gave me my first shot to play on a major show in Pidgeon Forge and supported my playing ever since.A finer gentleman, there is none. We love you Harold.
Bill Ferguson |
Leslie Elliott
Member From: Madison, Tennessee USA
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posted 19 January 2001 04:36 PM
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Our condolences go to his family and to you Fred as you and Harold were like a team. Our thanks to you for standing by him through it all. He will be sadly missed at the steel guitar shows, but his presence will always be there in everyone's minds and hearts. He sure left his mark down here and now he's making one in a better place. Glad to say we were among his many friends, Leslie and Ron Elliott |
Fred Layman
Member From: Springfield, Missouri USA
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posted 19 January 2001 05:10 PM
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Harold lies in state at the Myatt Funeral Home, 2829 Rennoc Rd, in north Knoxville. His family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 PM Sunday evening. His personal guitar, the Blue Flynn that he played on so many shows, will sit silently in the sanctuary, bar and picks at rest. Gospel steel guitar tapes will be played softly over the sound system as friends gather. Toward the end of that evening family and friends will celebrate his life by sharing tributes and memories of him.At 11 AM on Monday there will be a graveside service at nearby Lynnhurst Cemetery, led by his step-son, Rev. Dan Baird, and myself. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Ronald McDonald House, an overnight facility for families with children in nearby hospitals. The architectural firm that Harold worked for designed the renovation of a large home for that purpose and Harold managed the project to its completion. He was always gratified by his association with the Ronald McDonald House and served on their board for twelve years. Contributions can be mailed in his honor to their business address at 1705 Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916. |
John De Maille
Member From: Merrick,N.Y. U.S.A.
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posted 19 January 2001 05:16 PM
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I'm sorry to hear of Harold's passing, and my condolences go out to his family. I knew him briefly, but, considered him a friend. He was a gem of a man.
Sincerely,
John De Maille V.P.-P.S.G.A. |
Gary Steele
Member From: Orient, Ohio, USA
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posted 19 January 2001 06:11 PM
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I like many will always remember Harold. He was an interesting person and very fun to be around. His guitars were beautiful and played nice. And the list is never ending. We will never forget him. I pray God will comfort his Family and Friends.Gary Steele |
L. L. Portwood
New Member From: Jacksonville, fl.
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posted 19 January 2001 06:34 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of harold's demise. I don't think I ever met a finer person. One of the best memories I will Cherish was the interview Harold granted me in 1994, which was published in the Steel Guitar World Magazine. Harold shared his musical history and the love and care spent with his guitars. He also told me a little secret about his cabinets which I've never shared with anyone. Fred, you may know of which I speak. I have missed his gentle presence the last few years but we all know that he is at complete rest, and in no way would want to come back. REST IN PEACE, MY FRIEND! LONNIE PORTWOOD. |
GARYPHILLIPS
Member From: SOMERSET, OHIO ,PERRY
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posted 19 January 2001 09:18 PM
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HEY GUYS, You ever know when it time to go
and be with the LORD we all need to be ready.
I enjoy talkin to Harold he was a good man
LORD bless his family. everytime i go to
ST. LOUIS I hope everyone will still call that the FLYNN room.
We will all see you soon HAROLD.
JESUS LOVE'S YOU.[This message was edited by GARYPHILLIPS on 19 January 2001 at 09:21 PM.] |
Bill Paisley
New Member From: Tennessee, USA
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posted 20 January 2001 06:55 AM
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Harold was a fine person. I will miss him very much. |
Bobby Cox
Member From: portsmouth,ohio usa
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posted 20 January 2001 08:13 AM
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It was always a pleasure to stop in and talk to Harold in St louis.He always had a cheerful outlook on life and was a true intovator in the steel guitar industry.He supported all the show,s and his pressence will always remain at the conventions.People like him are the reasons we have such fine instruments to play. |
Terry Wood
Member From: Marshfield, MO
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posted 20 January 2001 08:49 AM
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We did not know Harold, but I and the Mrs. send our condolences to his family, and we pray that GOD will comfort his family at this time of their loss.Psalms 116:15
" Precious in the sight of THE LORD is the death of HIS saints." GOD bless Harold's family, T.J. Wood
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Bob Maickel
Member From: Floral Park, NY
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posted 21 January 2001 12:13 PM
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I am deeply saddened by the news of Harold's passing. On behalf of the officers and members of the Pedal Steel Guitar Association, I extend our deepest sympathy to Harold's family on their loss. Harold was a longtime member of the PSGA, an exceptionally fine player and builder of steel guitars and a wonderful friend to all. He shall be missed. |
Dan Baird
New Member From: Knoxville, TN, USA
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posted 22 January 2001 05:06 AM
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I want to introduce myself as Harold Flynns Son. Even though we do not share the same last name, I consider myself his son. He came into my life almost 25 years ago when he married my Mom. He did not force his way into our lives, force his opinions or lifestyle, he didn't even force us to like the steel guitar. What he did however was to give of himself. He did allow us the opportunity to see him, warts and all, for what and who he was; a MAN of integrity and character. I know I may be preaching to the choir because many of you knew Harold the same way I did.
I want to publically thank those of you that have written kind words and concern for our family. That was another aspect about Mr. Flynn that everyone that engaged in a conversation with him quickly learned; his love of family. He loved to get together with his brothers and sister, loved to spend time with his grandchildren, and last but certainly not least his steel guitar family. In a way we were sort of envious of you guys when he would go to St. Louis, Kentucky, Fla., because he was away from us; but he always came HOME to us with stories to tell. Even know that feeling of envy has begun to rear it's head again because he's not here, those feelings of envy are dispelled because I know where he is! He will live on now forever in heaven; but most of all in our memories!
I leave you with this word that we would exchange to each other when leaving. It's not original, we stole it from Earnest Tubb; "Be good to your neighbors, and you"ll have better neighbors." Be good to your neighbors Harold! Thanks be to God for the person we knew as J. Harold Flynn!!![This message was edited by Dan Baird on 22 January 2001 at 05:13 AM.] [This message was edited by Dan Baird on 22 January 2001 at 05:14 AM.] |
Fred Layman
Member From: Springfield, Missouri USA
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posted 22 January 2001 05:28 AM
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The visitation went very well last evening. The family gathered at 5:30 PM and Gary McVay, who plays a Flynn pedal steel on the Smoky Jubilee show in Pigeon Forge, played 30 minutes of gospel songs, followed by shared memories and tributes to Harold from family and friends. A graveside service will occur at 11AM this morning.Beginning at 7PM, around 500 people filed through the sanctuary to express condolences to family, as tapes of steel gospel music by Ron Elliot, Jeff Newman, Herby Wallace and Leonard Zinn played softly over the sound system. Many of the visitors were musician friends who had played in bands with him over the years. Harold was well know in Knoxville. He oversaw the building of the Worlds Fair site there in 1982, as well as the TVA Twin Towers office building in downtown Knoxville. During his career, he was project manager for numerous multi-million dollar building projects from Cleveland, Ohio to Florida. He will be missed by his many friends and associates. |
Evelyn Whitney
Member From: Muskegon, MI 49441 USA
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posted 22 January 2001 03:19 PM
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Leonard T Zinn has been following your posts on Harold Flynn as both he and his wife Lynn were/are great friends of L. T.s
When Leonard noticed that you used some of his music at the viewing of Harold he was very humbled and very happy that he could be there in that way.
He wants me to convey his heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family and let them know he was proud and honored, that they chose his music. Regards, Evelyn and Leonard T Zinn |
Kenny Dail
Member From: Kinston, N.C. 28504
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posted 22 January 2001 06:13 PM
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My condolences and prayers go out to Mr. Flynn's family and friends. R.I.P. Harold.------------------
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KENNETH ROLLANS
Member From: LITTLE ROCK.ARK PULASKIA
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posted 23 January 2001 09:24 AM
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I JUST RETURNED HOME FROM KNOXVILLE THIS MORNING.THERE WERE OVER 500 FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT CAME BY THE FUNERAL HOME ON SATURDAY EVENING.THERE WERE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE FROM THE STEEL GUITAR WORLD.I HAVE KNOWN HAROLD FOR ABOUT 15 YEARS, BUT I WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT HIS FAMILY ARE SOME OF THE BEST PEOPLE YOU WOULD EVER WANT TO KNOW.HE WILL BE FOR EVER MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM.THERE WAS STEEL GUITAR GOSPEL MUSIC TAPES AND CD PLAID SOFTLY OVER THE PA SET. GARRY MC VAY PLAID FOR ABOUR 30 MINUTES SOME OF THE BEST GOSPEL MUSIC YOU COULD EVER WANT TO HEAR, AND YES HE PLAID A FLYNN GUITAR THAT HAROLD BUILT FOR HIM.DAN DAIRD HIS SON, AND MR FRED LAYMAN GAVE COMFORTING WORDS TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT THE GRAVE SIDE SERVICES.THIS FAMILY NEEDS ALL THE PRAYERS THAT WE CAN SHARE. MAY HE REST IN THE ARMS OF OUR LORD.MAY WE NEVER FORGET OUR FRIENDS AND MAY WE ALWAYS TELL THEM THAT WE LOVE THEM, FOR WE NEVER KNOW WHO WILL BE NEXT. TO ALL MY FRIENDS WE LOVE YOU GUYS.KENNETH ROLLANS STEELERS CHOICE.LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS.------------------
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