Jim Florence of Wilburton, Oklahoma

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Gene Jones
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Post by Gene Jones »

In the 1960's I worked with a band that played in Wilburton monthly. I don't remember knowing Jim back then and he didn't remember me, but we have exchanged e-mails in recent years.

He is another loss to our small fraternity of steel players from that era that is disappearing.

God speed Jim, and I send my sincere sympathy to your family.
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Duane Dunard
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Post by Duane Dunard »

Very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. My coldolence to his family.
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Jerry Roller
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Rest in peace Jim.
Jerry
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Ron Frederiksen
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Post by Ron Frederiksen »

R.I.P. Jim, we will miss you and your picking. It was an honor to know Jim !!
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Curt Shoemaker
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Post by Curt Shoemaker »

I send my condolences to my friend Jim's family in this time of loss. We have truly lost another devotee of the steel guitar.

Curt Shoemaker
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Larry Baker
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Post by Larry Baker »

We didn't know jim well, but always rembered him opening the show each year. Our condolences to the family. Larry and Jean
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Ross Chronister
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B. Greg Jones
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Post by B. Greg Jones »

I had the pleasure of meeting Jim and his wife Annie several years ago at Renfro Valley, KY. They had driven all the way from Wilberton to pick up his D-11 ZB that I had put back together for him. He was also a U.S. Army, Viet Nam Veteran. He gave me some pics of him playing his ZB in Viet Nam. If I can get them scanned, I will post them here. Rest in peace my friend.

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James Morehead
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Post by James Morehead »

I always enjoyed Jim's playing. He was always encouraging to us new folks. R.I.P. You will be missed my friend. James and Tree
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J R Rose
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Post by J R Rose »

Well Folks, We put Jim Florence to rest this afternoon. Had lunch served by Highbridge Baptist Church at noon. Members did a good job. Had a gun salute and bugle taps from V.F.W. Good weather also.
Also present were two of the original Maverick Band members from when they were working the Dunes in Hawaii,(Tex Cloud & Johnny H_______). My Thanks to all who helped. J.R.
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Jerry Lee Newberry
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Post by Jerry Lee Newberry »

Sorry to hear about the loss of Jim, but now maybe he's happy again being with Annie that he loved & missed so much. Thoughts and prayers for the Family.

Donna
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Louie Hallford
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Post by Louie Hallford »

Recently saw Jim and he,as always was in great spirit.Another one of the super good guys gone. I will miss him.
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Jerry Foster
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Post by Jerry Foster »

sure sorry to hear about big Jim. may God give him & his family peace. JERRY f.
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