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Topic: Ed Naylor Passes Away
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Mike Weirauch
Member From: Harrisburg, Illinois**The Hub of the Universe
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posted 19 February 2005 05:34 PM
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Ed kept the forum active with his lively posts. He meant well and I will miss seeing him on the forum. My condolences to his family. |
Roy Thomson
Member From: Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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posted 19 February 2005 05:34 PM
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I only knew Ed through this Forum. I'm
shocked and saddened.
May his soul rest in peace.Roy |
Mike Neer
Member From: NJ
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posted 19 February 2005 05:51 PM
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Goodbye, Ed. You seemed like a real decent human being. |
Jerry Hedge
Member From: Norwood Ohio U.S.A.
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posted 19 February 2005 05:55 PM
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I have lost one of my very best friends. I would venture to say I wouldn't be playing steel if it wasn't for Ed. Ed and I talked almost every day and I was constantly amazed by him.Like a lot of you Ed gave me parts for free and he also did a lot of free work on both of my Pro 111's. God Bless ImaJean Ed's wife,His Mother and the rest of his family. I like to think the world is a better place because of people like Ed. |
Al Marcus
Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA
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posted 19 February 2005 05:56 PM
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Ed told me, he had Sugar Diabetes, very high sugar numbers and didn't like to take injections. He also had very high blood pressure .
He was always thinking of the future of steel guitar, His family, and his dogs.He was just too busy to take care of himself, so he could be better able to help others.
He will be missed. My condolences to his family......al ------------------
My Website..... www.cmedic.net/~almarcus/ |
Andy Zynda
Member From: Wisconsin
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posted 19 February 2005 05:58 PM
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This is horrible news. Ed should have been Knighted for his undying compassion and mercy towards animals that were homeless, abused, stray, lost or abandoned.
There are MANY best friends of Man, that are alive and well today due to Ed's love for them.Rest in peace Ed, you opened some eyes, and recruited a few more champions to the cause.
-andy- |
David L. Donald
Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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posted 19 February 2005 05:59 PM
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Ed sure was a big character here..
I never bumped into him at conventions,
but his presence on the forum was quite as if I had met him face to face.Yes so far this year it has been quite scary to look in Extended Family.
Imagine Donna, she HAS to look all the time, no breaks. Because for many of us the forum is very much an extended family.
One that is aging, and generally much older than the general population. Well we lost another today, and maybe more soon, hope not, but that's a bit of a forlorn hope.
At least we can hope it's quite ah while from now anyway. RIP Ed, you will be missed[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 11 March 2005 at 11:55 PM.] |
Bob Hayes
Member From: Church Hill,Tenn,USA
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posted 19 February 2005 06:24 PM
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Shock!.Ed helped me with some parts for my old MSA. Freindly and interesting to talk to..and always good advice and post on the Forum. He will be greatly missed!
Grouchy |
Ken Lang
Member From: Simi Valley, Ca
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posted 19 February 2005 07:01 PM
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Like everyone else this is totally shocking. We had talked by phone as well. I sent a box full of old magazines like Country Hit Parade and mags from the 50-60's to have at his store.
He was very proud of the room he set up for Roy Rogers, as he was from Ohio as well. I had an intent to go the the Roy Rogers museum here in the high desert while Dale Evans was still alive and perhaps get some things for Ed and most importantly an autograph from Dale that Ed could hang on his wall.I just never got around to it, even tho I passed the museum coming and going from Los Vegas. I'll do it next time. Now time has run out. Both the museum and Ed are gone.
So long Ed. May you with God now. |
Eric West
Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA
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posted 19 February 2005 07:22 PM
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I was only online long enough to read the news this AM.I hope Ed is on his way to greater glory, and is at this time surrounded by his best friends, including the animals he loved so dearly that have also crossed over. I think we are given time before the great blinding flash to be in their company, but that's just my theory. You are matched with the compassion and love you have shown to the least of creatures. That's another of my theories. Now go back to walking around your favorite lake, or playing fetch with them, Ed. You have yet a while before your flight leaves. We were given dominion over the beasts of the earth, much like our heavenly father has over us. Through excersizing ours properly we learn more about his. That's something I think Ed spent a lot of time helping us learn. I liked reading his posts. Anyhow, my prayers for his family friends and pets.  EJL[This message was edited by Eric West on 19 February 2005 at 08:35 PM.] |
Boogie Sherrard
Member From: Fern Creek, Kentucky, USA
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posted 19 February 2005 07:24 PM
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I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of Ed Naylor. I must have known him for 30
or 40 years. --- Make no mistake; he has been on the steel guitar stage for many more years than that. He was a good steel technician of the workings of the steel.Many folks will miss him! Boogie Sherrard
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Ray Riley
Member From: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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posted 19 February 2005 08:05 PM
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I too will miss Ed . I talked to him last year about the things he held dear, animals and people. He steered me in what kind of steel to buy and he also had some of the best legs for guitar seats that I've seen. His Mother was the post Master at 80 years old, in the small town. Our prayers will be for his kindness Tonight Pam and Ray |
Frank Estes
Member From: Huntsville, AL
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posted 19 February 2005 09:17 PM
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Wow, I am stunned again! I met Ed once at the Knoxville show. He was a nice guy!My condolences to his family. |
Terry Edwards
Member From: Layton, UT
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posted 19 February 2005 09:20 PM
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My condolences to the Naylor family. It is sad to hear about another forum member passing.Terry |
Bob Knight
Member From: Bowling Green KY
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posted 19 February 2005 09:23 PM
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Go in Peace My Friend.
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Bob Knight
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GARYPHILLIPS
Member From: SOMERSET, OHIO ,PERRY
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posted 19 February 2005 11:37 PM
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Ed was my friend too just talk to him last week about steel guitar parts, He was always good to me,sorry to here about this,
well he Steelin with Jesus how,------------------
Gary Phillips
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Walter Stettner
Member From: Vienna, Austria
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posted 20 February 2005 01:17 AM
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I am sorry and shocked to hear the bad news! My condolences to his family!Kind Regards, Walter www.lloydgreentribute.com
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CrowBear Schmitt
Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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posted 20 February 2005 02:55 AM
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Reading Extended Family has been quite tough since the year began
we have lost many brothers & sisters
i only knew Ed through this Forum & like many enjoyed his presence & posts. as David says, He seemed to be quite a character.
Well here again, you don't know what you got till it's gone.
Rest in Peace Ed, you're in a better Place
my sincere condoleances to his family[This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 20 February 2005 at 02:57 AM.] |
Tony Davis
Member From: Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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posted 20 February 2005 03:12 AM
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Well I also am stunned.....I never met Ed...but I have seen a couple of Pics of a kid sized pedal steel that he made for my Buddy Skip T's grandson....and pics of one he mad for my mate Mac L.......and from all I have read and heard Ed was a pretty special person.
R.I.P. Ed
Tony |
Ron Steenwijk
Member From: Greensburg,PA
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posted 20 February 2005 03:50 AM
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Doing business with Ed a few times made me believe that this man had a big heart for the instrument.He showed his love for animals many times here on the forum.After mailing Ed I needed some parts he mailed me that I should give the money I owed him to an animal shelter nearby.Also his devotion to help the needy was great.We have lost a great guy.I wish the Naylor family much strength and peace.
Rest in Peace Ed.
Ron [This message was edited by Ronald Steenwijk on 20 February 2005 at 03:53 AM.]
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Chippy Wood
Member From: Elgin, Scotland
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posted 20 February 2005 04:14 AM
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I never met Ed but I read all of his posts,another one of our treasured 'family' gone.
My most sincere condolences to his wife and family.------------------
Ron (Chippy) Wood
Emmons D10
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Reece Anderson
Member From: Keller Texas USA
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posted 20 February 2005 05:24 AM
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Ed's passing is a great loss to the steel guitar community and the animal world.Everything relative to Steel guitar and helping animals was his lifes work. His contributions to both was exceptional, and inspiring. Mission accomplished my friend, you truly made a difference. |
Bruce W Heffner
Member From: Hamburg, Pa.
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posted 20 February 2005 05:40 AM
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God speed Ed. He was an interesting fellow. I always enjoyed his posts.------------------
www.pedalsteel.net |
Bill Ford
Member From: Graniteville SC Aiken
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posted 20 February 2005 06:03 AM
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May you rest in peace, and God be with your family..Bill Ford |
David Mullis
Member From: Rock Hill, SC
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posted 20 February 2005 07:06 AM
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Ed was a good guy. I bought parts from him on several occasions and he always sent the parts with no money up front. He will be missed. RIP Ed |
Joe Alterio
Member From: Fishers, Indiana
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posted 20 February 2005 07:52 AM
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This is horrible news  There is no way to describe how I feel that hasn't been said by others before me. Ed was the first person to really reach out to me when I started playing, doing everything he could to get me a steel and accessories within my very meager budget. In the years after, he was very interested in my development and always lent a hand in helping me find my next steel, or parts for an existing steel (including calling other people he knew on my behalf). Anytime I passed through Ohio, I made sure to stop by and visit Ed, and he and his wife (and cat!) were always happy to see my wife and I. Ed will always be someone that I will remember as a very good friend and the man that got me started on pedal steel. God bless you, Ed. The pedal steel community has suffered another huge loss. Joe |
Donna Dodd
Moderator From: Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
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posted 20 February 2005 09:07 AM
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Just a month ago, Ed posted this piece - This is one man who KNEW how to live. His legacy is one of LOVE! I can only imagine the wagging tails greeting Ed at THE GATE. Rest in peace.
Donna Dodd quote:
Miracles still happen-Yesterday I drove over 200 miles to take 3 dogs I had rescued to a shelter.Iwas told "IZZY" the big Lab mix may be hard to adopt.While filling out papers a man and his son came in and wanted to adopt "IZZY" I told him I was in the Steel Business and the little boy was impressed . I am giving him a BARKER lap steel and he seems really interested in learning Steel. This will be interesting. Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works.
[This message was edited by Donna Dodd on 20 February 2005 at 09:08 AM.] |
Rick Schmidt
Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA
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posted 20 February 2005 10:27 AM
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So sorry to hear of Ed's passing! God Bless. |
Walter Jones
Member From: Athens, Ohio USA
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posted 20 February 2005 10:50 AM
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My condolences to the family. I have know Ed since the early 60's , I had the pleasure of meeting his mother, brother and Imogene. Ed was always one to offer help in any way he could. I know many local people here that Ed gave a lift on the way up, never asking for anything in return. I remember when he introduced the "Pedasonic" steel and had them in his music store, His Jeep dealership and the guys that worked for him. Always a quick step and a smile. We spent many hours talking about the steel guitar industry if such a thing exists. I will always be thankful for the hours we spent swaping stories, these are the memories I will always have. |
Bobby Lee
Sysop From: Cloverdale, North California, USA
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posted 20 February 2005 11:04 AM
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I'm very sorry to hear this, too. Ed and I had some friction in the past, but I still enjoyed his posts and his positive outlook on life. He often made me smile, and I'll miss him.
My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace. God bless his soul. |
Joe MC
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posted 20 February 2005 11:38 AM
We are saddend by another steel guitar player and extended family member's passing. Ed's family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.We spoke with Wilson Funeral Home: Visitation will be Monday 2-20-2005 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Funeral will be Tuesday 2-21-2005 at 2 pm.
Wilson Home For Funerals Inc
35 W 2nd St
Manchester, OH 45144-1201 Phone:
937) 549-3363
Map: http://mapsonus.switchboard.com/bin/maps-maponly/usr=~4218e720.af02f .62b6.7/c=1/refsrc=SB.newsb/isredir=1/
Sadly we will add Ed to www.in-loving-memories.com Please email me anything that you would like on his memorial pages. Joe McHam
Houston, TX
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John P.Phillips
Member From: Brunswick, Ga. U.S.A.
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posted 20 February 2005 01:13 PM
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Just saw this today, so sorry to hear this news. I'm like so many others, almost afraid to read Our Extended Family,for what I'll read next. Love and prayers for his family ! R.I.P.------------------
JUST 'CAUSE I STEEL, DON'T MAKE ME A THIEF www.geocities.com/squire592001/jason.html
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Jody Sanders
Member From: Magnolia,Texas
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posted 20 February 2005 07:34 PM
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Was on the road this weekend and just got to The Forum. Ed's passing is a great loss to the steel guitar community. May GOD bless and keep his family always. Jody. |
Joe Adams
Member From: Washington C. H., Ohio 43160
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posted 20 February 2005 08:44 PM
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The family of Ed has seen the sentiments expressed here and are very touched. They asked me to relay this to all of you. Very much appreciated.
Visitation is 5-8 PM, 2-21
Funeral is 2 PM, 2-22 |
ROGER MULLENNEX
Member From: AKRON, OHIO USA
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posted 20 February 2005 08:53 PM
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Sorry to hear about Ed's passing.He was always willing to help and was a good friend.I will miss him my prayers are with his family Roger |
Harold Williamson
Member From: Kermit, West Virginia, USA
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posted 20 February 2005 09:12 PM
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Wish to say that I am sorry to here about Ed's passing and my prayers are with his family. I met Ed in January when I was thinking about building a pedal steel. I drove about a 150 miles to Bentonville, and spent a couple hours with him. Bought a few parts for a steel that I had. He ask me if I cared to wait till he went to feed and walk the dogs at his kennel. He said that he went everyday at 11:30 AM to do this. He gave us directions to Wal-Mart and asked us to be back in an hour. We had a good conversation about building steels, and about what it would cost. He showed me a lot of the parts that he had for steels, and believe you me he had parts. I also met the homeless man that he was caring for. Also met the two cats that ran his office. He had a couple steels there that someone built. A steel that once belonged to Jeff Newman, and a bunch more sitting around, and some that he was building. Last week Ed gave me a call and asked if I was still wanting to build a steel, and I told him that I was going to hold off for a while and try to learn to play the Sho Bud Pro III custom that I had. He ask me to stay in touch, and if I changed my mind to let him know. Ed will be missed by all that knew him. He had a heart bigger than he was. |
Emmett Roch
Member From: Dripping Springs, Texas
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posted 21 February 2005 03:18 AM
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RIP, Ed. |
Joe MC
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posted 21 February 2005 04:14 AM
Please visit Ed's memorial page and sign his guest book.. If you want to contribute to his memory, please send that to me..
www.in-loving-memories.com Joe McHam
Houston, TX
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Ernie Renn
Member From: Brainerd, Minnesota USA
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posted 21 February 2005 04:35 AM
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My condolences to the entire Naylor family.------------------
My best,
Ernie
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Pat Jenkins
Member From: Abingdon, VA, USA
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posted 21 February 2005 05:36 AM
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I just got in, after a long, long weekend. This is difficult to believe. Ed was such a nice guy, although I hadn't known him long, he was a good friend. I met him about 10 years ago at Stoney's Smokey MT. Jamboree in Knoxville. Over the last few years, I bought a lot of stuff from him, always got a good deal, Ed was a man of his word. And I never called him, that I didn't have to end the conversation, I think he would have talked to me all day long. He will truly be missed.Pat Waltzing Through A Rock And Roll Life!!! |
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