RIP Tommy Dodd

Sandra Scott-Wall · Post by **Sandra Scott-Wall** » 7 Dec 2020 8:44 am

Donna, we are so sorry to hear this. Condolences from our family to yours. RIP Tommy.

Larry Toliver · Post by **Larry Toliver** » 7 Dec 2020 8:47 am

I just didn't want to believe it. Prayers and blessings for Donna and the whole family. Great player and friend. Definitely will be missed.

Lynn Stafford · Post by **Lynn Stafford** » 7 Dec 2020 8:54 am

Dear Donna,

Kathy and I are so saddened by this tragic news. We want to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. Tommy will definitely be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Sincerely,

Lynn and Kathy Stafford

Franklin · Post by **Franklin** » 7 Dec 2020 8:58 am

Shocking news to wake up to...Donna, sending you our love and prayers.
Paul Sr. and family

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 7 Dec 2020 9:01 am

A deep sadness here at my house today! Tommy was such a beautiful soul and an inspiration! Deep condolences Donna!

Floyd Lowery · Post by **Floyd Lowery** » 7 Dec 2020 9:09 am

So very sorry to hear this. Donna you will still be in my prayers.

doug jernigan · Post by **doug jernigan** » 7 Dec 2020 9:15 am

Donna, Jetta and I are so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Tommy was a long time friend of mine. We spent a lot time together at the Dallas Steel Guitar Show. I have always admired his playing. Our heart felt prayers go out to Donna
and the rest of the family. His presence will be missed here but there is great rejoicing in Heaven! See you on the other side my friend and brother!

Brian Gattis · Post by **Brian Gattis** » 7 Dec 2020 9:17 am

Condolences to Donna and the family. I sure will miss Tommy! He helped me so much with my lessons. What a great man. He will be missed by everybody that
knew him.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 7 Dec 2020 9:40 am

Being a post-transplant patient myself, it’s especially sad that Tommy passed after his complex surgery and long rehabilitation ordeal. He was much loved by the steel guitar community and will be missed. My condolences to Donna and the Dodd family.

Dennis Ellerbee · Post by **Dennis Ellerbee** » 7 Dec 2020 9:42 am

Rest in peace my old friend. Been friends with Tommy for twenty years. The steel guitar community lost a good one. Prayers for Donna and family.

Jim McGinnis · Post by **Jim McGinnis** » 7 Dec 2020 10:04 am

Prayers for Donna and family. I remember several years ago hearing him play "Come Dance with me" and his medley of the Turtles song "Happy together and Pick me up on your way down" in Dallas. I couldn't wait to get home to learn those songs. I never met anyway who had more fun on his guitar than Tommy. He will be missed. Thank god for our wonderful memories.

Susan Alcorn (deceased) · Post by **Susan Alcorn (deceased)** » 7 Dec 2020 11:02 am

Oh this is hard. My deepest sympathies to Donna and the rest of Tommy's family. He was such a great pedal steel player, and he was a kind person.

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 7 Dec 2020 11:10 am

OMG, I'm at a loss for words. This is such devastating news. Like so many of us here I thought that Tommy was on the good road to getting back. We have lost a great player and, by far more important, a great person and a so well-respected human being.

Donna, please accept my heartfelt condolences and be sure that I am thinking of you. I know that words cannot really help, but the love for Tommy that so many of us here have expressed may provide comfort.

RIP, Tommy and Thanks for the gift of having known you.

Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 7 Dec 2020 11:27 am

My heart aches at this news. Among all the friends I've made through playing the steel shows since 1992, Tommy became one of my closest pals, Donna as well. Whenever my caller ID spelled out his name, I always perked up with a smile because he just had that effect on me. If I ever attend another steel show, it will be a little darker because TD's light will be missing for me.

Wesley Medlen · Post by **Wesley Medlen** » 7 Dec 2020 12:02 pm

Very sorry to hear this Donna. Our prayers go out for you and your family. God Bless Jenny and wes

Fred Martin · Post by **Fred Martin** » 7 Dec 2020 12:37 pm

Very sorry ! He could warm up a room before he hit a note!, And never will forget him cranking out Billie Jean! Just the best !

Larry Custer · Post by **Larry Custer** » 7 Dec 2020 1:22 pm

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family. Tommy was a great picker,he will be missed at steel shows.

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 7 Dec 2020 1:43 pm

Prayers for Donna and Family, and all of Tommy's Friends! Sorry to hear this news! I only met Tommy once and it was at the Alabama Steel Guitar Association's first Hall of Fame Show!

Tommy was a Great Guy and Wonderful Steel Guitarist! I have his very first solo CD Album and always enjoy listening to him play. Again we send our prayers and condolences! RIP Tommy!

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 7 Dec 2020 4:18 pm

Wow this is a shock. I knew Tommy was seriously ill. But always felt he would pull through. Tommy was tuff like that.

As this thread attest. He was loved by all who knew him.

Rest in Peace big fellow. You deserve it. Prayers for Donna and the entire Dodd family.

Jana Lockaby · Post by **Jana Lockaby** » 7 Dec 2020 5:30 pm

He inspired me with his playing, and encouraged me with his words. He, and Donna, are such very, special, people to me. Such a very, special man. Thoughts, and prayers, for Donna, and the family.

Tony Edwards · Post by **Tony Edwards** » 7 Dec 2020 5:33 pm

I am so sorry to learn of Tommy's passing. I did a recording session with Tommy way back in 1977 at the Sounding Board in Easley, SC. He played steel (of course) and I played lead guitar. Many years later, I met Tommy at the Southern Steel Convention in Saluda, SC. One of the nicest guys around and he always remembered me when he saw me. What a great steel player! Rest in Peace, My friend. Our condolences to Donna. May the Lord speak a peace which passes all understanding to you today. Love and Prayers.

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 7 Dec 2020 6:02 pm

I am sorry to hear about Tommy Dodd's passing. He was an excellent pedal steel player and he always chose really interesting songs. I had some nice conversations with him at the steel shows and his love for the steel guitar and for life in general was inspirational. My condolences go out to his wife Donna and to all of his family and friends.

rick andrews · Post by **rick andrews** » 7 Dec 2020 7:39 pm

I am sad to hear this. Strength and peace for Donna and family.

Ron Pruter · Post by **Ron Pruter** » 7 Dec 2020 7:45 pm

One of a kind. Conveyed everything an entertainer would wish to achieve. Stu-S, I remember the first time you played with him @ SWSGA. He introduced you as his new "best Friend". Last time I seen him and Donna they had both lost a lot of weight and looked great. I just got done playing my set and he made my day by telling me "You know, I'm going to have to steal some of your songs". He then gave me one of those special smiles. What a loss. Thanks Tommy. See you later. May the the Lord comfort you Donna. Ron Pruter

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 7 Dec 2020 8:17 pm

Our prayers and condolences go out to Donna and the family. This is really sad news. Tommy was a dear friend who over the many years of our friendship shared many great moments and times together. I always looked forward to Tommy's sets on all the shows he played on because his show always had so much energy.
Rest in peace dear friend and go be with Our Precious Lord.
...Roy and Barbara

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