********Rob Parker******

Bob Strum · Post by **Bob Strum** » 16 Nov 2010 2:19 pm

Our dear friend went home to be the Lord at 3:10pm today. His struggles are over and he is in the care of his Savior. His brother just called and the family is in a meeting now to make arrangements.
What a vacuum there is now to the steel family!
Pray for the family as they make this time special remembering the love and talent this man had.
I will keep any information available at the request of the family.
Sincerely, Bob and Carol Strum

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 16 Nov 2010 2:22 pm

I am so sorry to read this sad news. My sincerest condolences to Rob's family.

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 16 Nov 2010 2:22 pm

Debby Johnley just called and gave me the sad news. We will surely miss our friend and fellow picker.

Rob will now get to sing for our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.

Bill & Linda Ferguson

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 16 Nov 2010 2:23 pm

I just read about Rob. This so sad! Susan and my best go out to his family and may Rob rest in peace.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 16 Nov 2010 2:24 pm

I know Rob was ready to meet Jesus and praise God he's with the Father now. Rest in peace my brother your missed already.

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 16 Nov 2010 2:24 pm

This is shocking and very sad news.
Jerry

Russ Wever · Post by **Russ Wever** » 16 Nov 2010 2:28 pm

Deb just called with the news . . .
This hurts deeply, Rob was a friend
since the '70's . . .
God keep Rob and comfort those that
knew him.
~Russ

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 16 Nov 2010 2:36 pm

Rob will be missed. Our prayers go out to his family.
RIP Rob

Sincerely, The Franklin & Galbraith Family

Mike Sigler · Post by **Mike Sigler** » 16 Nov 2010 2:36 pm

i am so sad at this moment, i can hardly type, Rob we will love and miss you always, and i pray someday we can play that big steel convention in the sky, Rest now my friend, till we meet again.
Mike & Sally

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 16 Nov 2010 2:38 pm

OH NO!!!,,,,what sad, sad news,,,I'm in shock,,,had no idea he was in ill health. My prayers are with the family.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 16 Nov 2010 2:39 pm

rest in peace my friend.......sincere condolences to rob's family........bruce & lynn
"hug'em and tell'em how much you care while you have the chance!"

Herby Wallace · Post by **Herby Wallace** » 16 Nov 2010 2:41 pm

This is such a shock as I have known Rob for many years and he was a friend and I admired his singing too. I was honored to get to play on one of his albums and I am so glad that he sang on both of my sets at the Lexington,KY show a little over a week ago. Our prayers go out to his family.

Herby Wallace

Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 16 Nov 2010 2:47 pm

Rest in peace Rob. Know that you were loved very much and will be missed.

Donna & Jerry

Rusty Rhoads · Post by **Rusty Rhoads** » 16 Nov 2010 2:51 pm

wow em i shocked to hear this about Rob
does anyone know of a funeral plan as of yet ?

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 16 Nov 2010 2:54 pm

I'm heartbroken. Rob was like a brother to me. RIP my friend.

Kenneth Rollans · Post by **Kenneth Rollans** » 16 Nov 2010 2:55 pm

Sad day for all that loved him. Glad day for the Lord who is all knowing and wise . We will miss him so much. Love to the family. Ken and Dorothy.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 16 Nov 2010 2:55 pm

My deepest condolences to Rob's family... and that includes the whole steel guitar community. He played a large role and will be deeply missed. RIP, my friend.

Roger Kelly · Post by **Roger Kelly** » 16 Nov 2010 2:58 pm

I am so sorry to hear of his passing....if ever there was a pickers singer... it was Rob Parker.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends in this time of sorrow.

Rusty Rhoads · Post by **Rusty Rhoads** » 16 Nov 2010 3:07 pm

Dana Stewart · Post by **Dana Stewart** » 16 Nov 2010 3:08 pm

We are so sad right now. I just can't imagine going to a steel show and not getting my hug from Rob. I am so glad we got to spend some time with him at our show here in Kansas this past Oct.

Below are our last memories of Rob. Austin dedicated his Friday night set to him and wore red socks to play in.....RIP Mr. Rob Parker. We love you!

Jonathan Cullifer · Post by **Jonathan Cullifer** » 16 Nov 2010 3:12 pm

So sorry to hear this. I know we were all praying he would pull through. My condolences and prayers to his family.

Jonathan

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 16 Nov 2010 3:32 pm

Times like this,,,,, words just vanish to express my deeprest thoughts. Rob was my good friend like he was to many of you. I just can't believe this.

Dino Strunk · Post by **Dino Strunk** » 16 Nov 2010 3:33 pm

This is such sad news. God be with Rob and his family at this time. My prayers go out to all of you.

God Bless.
Dino*

Bob Callaway · Post by **Bob Callaway** » 16 Nov 2010 3:42 pm

Rob you will be missed by all the steel guitar family and musicians everywhere. We pray God will keep your soul in his hands. Untill we meet again!

Bob&Barbara Callaway and Margit Stepp [Derby Steel Guitars.}

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 16 Nov 2010 3:44 pm

Very sad news Rob is old friend, who I met long before there was all the steel shows, he was still working a day job, He told me that he would like to travel the country an go to as maney steel shows as he could when he retired, an that just what he did, an he loved every minute of it, I know he died a happy man. God bless Rob Parker

Jerry

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