Bobby Bowman

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 13 Jul 2014 12:12 pm

Like Ron, I hate opening this section, but somehow get the courage to do it anyway. My heart goes into my throat every time I get ready to click the link.

I didn't know Bobby outside of the forum, but would have been honored to have known him. My thoughts go out out to Bobby's family and friends. RIP Bobby.

George Piburn · Post by **George Piburn** » 13 Jul 2014 12:31 pm

Please Add Mr.and Mrs. GeorgeBoards aka George and PJ Piburn

Jerome Hawkes · Post by **Jerome Hawkes** » 13 Jul 2014 12:38 pm

so, so sad to hear this - i met Bobby in the elevator on my first trip to Dallas TSGA - he was truly invested in making sure he met everyone and they were having a good time. i'm so glad i got to meet and hang out with him.

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 13 Jul 2014 12:46 pm

What a wonderful, kind man. Herb I know how close you were to Bobby and please accept my condolences. And of course to Toni and to all of you who loved him.

Tony Wilcox · Post by **Tony Wilcox** » 13 Jul 2014 12:50 pm

He was never ashamed to speak the name of Jesus in front of anyone....Now he is with Jesus.

pdl20 · Post by **pdl20** » 13 Jul 2014 12:58 pm

It gets harder and harder to lose all the friends and fellow musicians that have passed on, they were are family and friends. I along with all, will miss him and that smile. The steel guitar stages will never be the same. Till we all get our call someday Bobby, See ya someday soon my friend. GOD Be with the Family And Peace be with them . Rudy

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 13 Jul 2014 1:12 pm

I cant begin to echo what has been said about bobby.
if you met him once, he was a friend forever..............
our prayers and condolences to toni & all the family and friends.
go rest my friend and join the heavenly band.
bruce & lynn

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 13 Jul 2014 1:39 pm

All the kind words about Bobby have already been said. I hadn't known Bobby long, but He made us feel like we was life long friends. He will be missed by all. Larry and Jean

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 13 Jul 2014 1:50 pm

I am so saddened by this as so many are. An icon and special friend to me an thousands more.
May our Lord and Savior receive him with open arms.

Lee Barber · Post by **Lee Barber** » 13 Jul 2014 2:53 pm

I find it hard to believe that my friend and mentor Bobby Bowman has left us. He put up a long and good fight, and as he told me last I talked to him, he wasn't worth a hoot. He knew he was going to a better place, he was at peace with God. God has a great new player for his band. God bless his soul. May peace be with Toni, their family, and all Bobby ' friends.
I will miss you my friend.

J PARKER · Post by **J PARKER** » 13 Jul 2014 2:57 pm

RIP Bobby my friend. Prayers go out to Toni and the family.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 13 Jul 2014 3:04 pm

Condolences to Bobby's family, I always enjoyed his MC'ing at Dallas and he was certainly missed this year ...RIP mate

Buck Grantham R.I.P. · Post by **Buck Grantham R.I.P.** » 13 Jul 2014 3:06 pm

Rest in Peace Bobby !!!! Here is a man that never met a stranger and has many many friends. Our condelances and love go out to Toni and the family. Buck and Mitzi Grantham

Ronnie Miller · Post by **Ronnie Miller** » 13 Jul 2014 3:15 pm

I am very sad today to hear of Bobby's passing... there will never be another like him.. The Dallas show will not seem the same with out Bobby's smile. As John Macy said "This leaves a Texas size whole in the steel guitar world" Love ya my friend.. RIP

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 13 Jul 2014 3:18 pm

My condolences to his many family and friends.

Brandon Ordoyne · Post by **Brandon Ordoyne** » 13 Jul 2014 3:24 pm

RIP Bobby B...Thanks for all the kindness and friendship!

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 13 Jul 2014 3:34 pm

I hate this.

You know; Hollywood back in the late 80s and early 90s started a revolution to put and end to HIV and AIDs.
Liz Taylor-Michael Jackson etc...

You don't ever hear of anyone dying of these diseases anymore.

Cancer; we just keep taking it. We just keep accepting it like its a normal part of life.

All the celebrities we know! How long are we going to wait for the cure.

How long are we going to accept their lies?

45 years ago this month we landed men on the moon and returned them safely to earth with nothing more than transistor radios and we can't cure Cancer?

Horsehockey!

RIP BB

Larry Hamilton · Post by **Larry Hamilton** » 13 Jul 2014 4:19 pm

One of the very best steel mechanics ever.

At the conventions there could be 5 conversations going on at the same time and Bobby was in the middle of all of them. Going to miss you buddy.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 13 Jul 2014 4:24 pm

This is very sad news. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.
I didn't really know him, but we had met and chatted a few times.
On my first trip to the Dallas show, I ran into him as the elevator door opened at the hotel. He called me by name and welcomed me to Texas. That was a total surprise, since I hadn't gotten my name tag yet, and I didn't think he knew who I was.
I'll tell you, after that, I stood a little taller and had a little more spring to my step.
My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and many friends.

Vaya con Dios, Mr B. I wish I'd gotten to know you better.

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 13 Jul 2014 4:34 pm

Sad news indeed. Like he did with so many others, Bobby befriended me the moment we met. He will be missed.

billy tam R.I.P. · Post by **billy tam R.I.P.** » 13 Jul 2014 4:36 pm

In 1990 I lost my father to cancer(pancreatic) and although we knew it was inevitable and we thought we were ready we were not and it is the same hearing about Bobby today. Jack Stoner said it best early on in this thread that when as soon as you met Bobby
you had a friend and that is indeed rare. My prayers to Toni and family during this time as they will need them from all. Bobby's kindness, knowledge, sense of humor, mechanical ability, and his playing will be missed by all of us forever.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Billy Tam

Gary Cooper · Post by **Gary Cooper** » 13 Jul 2014 4:59 pm

My sympathy to all of Bobby's family.,, I never met Bobby, but as a Christia, Mason and a PSG player, I consider him a brother. I am a funeral director and see person after person, regardless of age, who have been lost to cancer. I wish the US would spend whatever it takes to eradicate this awful disease.

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 13 Jul 2014 5:16 pm

Too many people have died from cancer. I agree with Sid Hudson on this. I just cannot believe there has not been a cure. We are losing too many steel players to such disease. I just can imagine Bobby Bowman, Hal Rugg and many others having a celebration playing steel guitar. Down here we are left with the pain and suffering of losing such a fantastic steel player and gentleman. I pray for his family during this most difficult time.

Gary Cooper · Post by **Gary Cooper** » 13 Jul 2014 5:31 pm

...and the great Buddy Charlton

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 13 Jul 2014 5:37 pm

We've lost another great legend in our steel guitar family. Dr. B., was and is a great example of a Christian Brother, always willing to help others in their time of need be it spiritually or mechanically. Such a sad day for us, a glorious day for him. Our deepest sympathies to Toni and family.
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