Tom Palmer (D2F Covers) Passes

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 14 Jun 2017 1:16 am

This comes as a shock to me,I just had Tom make a cover for my Nashville 112 amp,Godspeed Brother Tom!

Larry Hamilton · Post by **Larry Hamilton** » 14 Jun 2017 5:59 am

I just saw this and I am in shock. He never forgot my name, what I played, just everything. He was just a super guy. We discussed our wives passing extensively.......
Just in shock.

Al Brisco · Post by **Al Brisco** » 14 Jun 2017 7:32 am

A sad day indeed. Thanks to Dave Beaty for informing me.

I have sold Tom's great products for years.
I recall & cherish our visits in various airports on our way home from steel shows, covering such issues as steel guitar, health, living, etc.

Tom sill be missed greatly!
Al Brisco

Sam Edwards · Post by **Sam Edwards** » 15 Jun 2017 3:43 am

Sad news, I have bought several covers from Tom, always enjoyed talking to him on the phone. He will be sorely missed. RIP Tom.

Sammy Edwards

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 15 Jun 2017 4:39 am

Sad day... I only talked to Tom once, but left that conversation impressed with the kind of man he was.

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 15 Jun 2017 6:30 am

I just got on the forum for the first time in a few days.

I am so sorry to hear of my friend's passing.

Tom was truly one of the "good guys" that dedicated everything he had to helping other people.

He also produced the finest covers ever made. I have them on my amps and will treasure them.

Rest in peace Tom. You will be missed by the music world.

I hope that someone will pick up where you left off and continue your legacy.

Gerry Hogan · Post by **Gerry Hogan** » 15 Jun 2017 2:34 pm

Just got home from holiday and saw this sad news. My condolences to his family. Tom was a truly likeable person. R.I.P. Tom.

Gerry and Barbara Hogan

Eamonn O'Regan · Post by **Eamonn O'Regan** » 21 Jun 2017 2:15 pm

I live in Ireland and I extend my sincere condolences to the late Tom's family. I bought two covers from Tom and on both occasions he followed the shipping up with a personal message. Quite a gentleman. Rest in peace, Tom.

Chuck Huffman · Post by **Chuck Huffman** » 22 Jun 2017 8:23 am

My sincere condolences to Tom's family.
All of my equipment has his covers. RIP Tom.

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 22 Jun 2017 2:23 pm

So sorry to learn this. Tom was so nice to me the few times we met at the SWSGA show and Dallas. Made a quality product.

Is the business going to continue?

RIP, Tom.

jim flynn · Post by **jim flynn** » 22 Jun 2017 4:31 pm

Tom was a fine gentelman, and had the best products for steel. He will certainly be missed.
Jim Flynn, Lone Star Steel Guitar.

Lee Barber · Post by **Lee Barber** » 23 Jun 2017 6:00 am

RIP Tom!
When I first met Tom in Dallas, we talked a while he took down my address. In a few weeks I received a packet with a bunch of steel material in it.
I have ordered several amp and steel covers and leg bags. Just received an order weeks before his passing.
He will be greatly missed.
Condolences to his family.

RIP Tom

David Rupert · Post by **David Rupert** » 23 Jun 2017 10:52 am

I'm still in shock over this! Tom was one in a million!! If anyone is going to Heaven...it's people like Tom Palmer.

Rest in heavenly peace, friend!

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 26 Jun 2017 12:18 am

RIP Tom. Condolences to the family. Tom was an integral part of several steel guitar shows in the USA up until 2 or 3 years ago.

David Rupert · Post by **David Rupert** » 26 Jun 2017 3:39 am

Not a day goes by, where I don't think about this. Many times a day.

Too many people dying, & sick...especially this month. June has not been kind.

"Live each day, as if it were your last...because someday...it will be."

Patrick Richards · Post by **Patrick Richards** » 30 Jun 2017 4:28 am

So sad to hear. A real gem and always so helpful. Each cover he made for me means so much more. Thoughts and prayers to all family and friends.

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 3 Jul 2017 5:50 pm

Another brother gone to heaven...life is precious..

Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 5 Jul 2017 6:15 pm

Just now seeing this about Tom. He was a very nice man. Thoughts and prayers for his Family.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 6 Jul 2017 11:19 am

Sorry to hear of this.
Tom and I were also good friends and at times like this I only hope he and his wife are together again.

Carl Vilar · Post by **Carl Vilar** » 28 Jul 2017 4:42 pm

So sorry to hear about Tom I was trying to get on his webpage today to order another cover from him couldn't get on and then I called his cell phone only to find out the sad news. Rest in peace my friend. Tom was never too busy to make time to make sure you got what you wanted I bought all my amp covers and steel covers from him besides all the custom bags whatever I wanted he made for me he will be missed.

Bob Cox · Post by **Bob Cox** » 29 Jul 2017 7:44 am

He will be missed RIP

David Rupert · Post by **David Rupert** » 29 Jul 2017 3:12 pm

Tom is definitely missed, by MANY!! The amount of steel players that commented on his passing, is the same...or more than many of our steel legends that have passed away. That, says A LOT...about how much he meant to people, & that he was ACTUALLY as great of a person, as people say he was. I've only met a few people, that were as kind, caring & generous...as Tom was.

I wrote him a very heartfelt letter, only a week before he passed away. I had no idea he would be gone, shortly after sending it to him. I am, happy I was able to tell him just how much he meant to me...& I actually compared him to my own Dad. Both were incredible people, who I only wish I was like. Maybe someday, I'll come somewhat close, if I'm very lucky. I would not be one bit surprised, if my Dad & Tom have met...in Heaven. They are both dearly missed!! God bless them both. Amen.

Lee Barber · Post by **Lee Barber** » 29 Jul 2017 4:15 pm

David Rupert
They tell us nit to pass up a chance to tell someone what they mean to you. It's great you did that and I'm sure he was pleased. He was a great gentleman.

David Rupert · Post by **David Rupert** » 30 Jul 2017 5:39 am

Lee Barber wrote:David Rupert
They tell us nit to pass up a chance to tell someone what they mean to you. It's great you did that and I'm sure he was pleased. He was a great gentleman.

Lee,

Thanks for your great reply, I appreciate it! I definitely agree with you, about telling someone what they mean to you. Once they are gone, it's too late!

Yes, Tom was a great gentleman...no doubt. I really miss him! I'm glad I was able to tell him, just how I felt about him...less than a week before his unexpected passing.

Tom Palmer was a friend to everyone it seems. A rarity these days.

George Redmon · Post by **George Redmon** » 31 Jul 2017 6:57 pm

I'm not the greatest with a tape measure. I....would measure something wrong, call Tom up half crying like a scoulded dog when it wouldn't fit. I would offer to ship it back and pay for it. He'd tell me nah...just keep it i will just send another one to the correct measurements..... i can't pull up their website, so I take it they decided to stop building covers.

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Tom Palmer (D2F Covers) Passes

So very sorry to hear

Still in shock....

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