Bill Taft, Missouri

Duane Dunard · Post by **Duane Dunard** » 11 Mar 2013 3:44 am

Steel Player & lead guitar player, Bill Taft, passed away Sunday, March 10th., in his home near Columbia Missouri. Bill had worked many jobs at Cannon Dam Opry, Grandmaw's Country Opry, and other country music events in central Missouri. Funeral arrangements are pending.

autry andress · Post by **autry andress** » 11 Mar 2013 4:22 am

I never meet Bill but I knew him threw the forum as I bought his Webb he had for sell a few years ago, a very nice amp & a good guy to deal with.
My condolences to Bill's family & friends.

Duane Dunard · Post by **Duane Dunard** » 11 Mar 2013 7:19 am

Bill Taft, a few years ago, visiting my shop..

Terry Wendt · Post by **Terry Wendt** » 11 Mar 2013 10:27 am

I was so very sad to get the call yesterday afternoon. Bill was a loved man, an avid steeler and also brilliant and wonderful person. He was a dear friend to me and though I heard his health had diminished since I last saw him a couple of years ago, I can't say I was expecting this from Bill~ he wasn't going to go anywhere... so prayers go out for his family as I know they will all be missing him so very much~ God bless you all, go rest ole buddy~ see ya down the road~

Skip Cole · Post by **Skip Cole** » 11 Mar 2013 10:52 am

I pray that God will comfort Bill's family and friends in his passing. I met him through the Forum and i think i met him at the Convention a few years back. Nice guy, easy to talk to and very helpful to me concerning all things steel. Thanks Bill.

Skip

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 11 Mar 2013 2:01 pm

Duane, thanks for posting , I haven't seen Bill for years, and didn't know how bad his health was. I knew I hadn't seen him around in a while. Prayers for all the family. Bill was a good man. Larry Baker

Paul Burton · Post by **Paul Burton** » 11 Mar 2013 4:43 pm

great picture of Bill, thanks Duane. I met Bill years ago through gospel music, he sure loved to play and talk steel guitars and music.we were both very fond of Hinsons music. prayers to his family, Paul

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 12 Mar 2013 4:48 am

Bill was a good guy, he stopped in at my store a while back an played a few tunes with me, he will be missed.

Jerry

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 12 Mar 2013 7:30 am

Sorry to hear of Bills' passing. I recall he was a very happy guy the times I met with him at conventions. He often stopped into the Sierra room when I was there and always requested 'South's Gonna Do It Again" by The CDB.
RIP.

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