Jeff Chance: R.I.P.

Fred Jack · Post by **Fred Jack** » 12 Dec 2008 4:35 pm

Jeff Chance was found dead in his car about three hours ago near his mothers home in El Campo, Texas.Many of you know Jeff, as he was a mighty fine musician,and he worked the national scene for a while.No reason for death at this time.Rest In Peace,Brother!

Dennis Lobdell · Post by **Dennis Lobdell** » 12 Dec 2008 6:20 pm

Fred: Thanks, Jeff was my friend.This is sad for sure. Dennis

Larry King · Post by **Larry King** » 12 Dec 2008 7:17 pm

This is so hard to believe. I'm sure he was a young man comparatively speaking. This may sound funny but I still remember where I was driving when I first heard his cut on "Walk Softly On The Bridges". He did an incredible job on it. I'm very saddened by this news and pray for his family.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 13 Dec 2008 6:36 am

Man, this is really bad. Jeff was a good pal.

Fiddle, steel, guitar, singer, Jeff could do it all. He and I worked on Johnny Bush's band together for a couple years, and we'd known each other since the early 80's when his band Texas Pride played the same halls as my band Texas Fever.

My condolences to the entire Barosch family, and all other friends of Jeff here on the forum.

Fred Jack · Post by **Fred Jack** » 13 Dec 2008 7:46 am

Yes, his death certainly was untimely,to us.Larry,I think he was about the age of Dottie and Benny which would be about 48-50.I met him in 79 and we continued to run into each other over the years.
Herb, Jade played fiddle with Jeff and Johnny B. last Sunday nite at The Cotton Club.

Larry Schoppe · Post by **Larry Schoppe** » 13 Dec 2008 12:42 pm

I had the pleasure of working with Jeff several times in Bill Middleton's band. He was a real professional and will be missed greatly in the music community.

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 13 Dec 2008 12:59 pm

My post on Jeff,s passing is under he "Gone Home" section. Tonight will be a hard gig to play with this on my mind. Jody.

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 13 Dec 2008 3:00 pm

Can anyone post directions to the Church? I will be coming in on Hwy 59. Jody.

Brandon Ordoyne · Post by **Brandon Ordoyne** » 15 Dec 2008 3:25 pm

This is sad news...Jeff will be missed.

I had the honor to share the stage with Jeff a while back, and get to see him do some studio work. What a talented guy. He will be truly missed. My condolences to the family.

Brandon