Jack Perkins - RIP

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Bill Terry
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Jack Perkins - RIP

Post by Bill Terry »

I was informed by Molly, Jack's daughter, that he passed away peacefully yesterday morning. If you never had the chance to meet Jack you missed out on a great experience. He was really one of a kind, and will be missed.

Only a private family service is planned, however if you'd like to send a card or flowers, the address is below.

RIP Jack...

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Dave Biller
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Post by Dave Biller »

The "magnet" guy, Bill? I'm sorry to hear this. Although he drove some of the players nuts with his tone theories, I liked him and used one of his bars for several years. Rest in peace, Mr. Perkins.
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Post by Allan Thompson »

This is sad news, I met Jack several times at the Dallas show and every meeting was a pleasure. Jack always had some interesting ideas.
Rest in peace Jack.
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Bill Terry
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Post by Bill Terry »

Yeah Dave, Jack was the 'magnet guy' and I still use one of his rattler bars today. He was one of those guys that just add variety to life, and despite his quirks and tone theories, he was fun to be around. I'll miss him..
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Charlie Shifflett
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Magnet man

Post by Charlie Shifflett »

Shocked to here about Jack I met Jack a show bought one of his bars. We talked alot on the phone I guess that makes us good friends He talked a lot about His Daughter Molly God be with Jacks Family, Rest in peace My friend. God bless you Molly.Charlie
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Charlie Shifflett
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Thanks Bill for posting about Jack. Hope to see you someday.
Charlie
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Randy Gilliam
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Jack Loved Steel Guitar, He Would Come and Sit By Me and Record the Whole Show! He was a Nice Man and Will be Missed, Prayers For Jacks Family, Randy Gilliam.
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Chris LeDrew
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Post by Chris LeDrew »

Jack was a great guy. I still have the magnets he gave me. Rest in peace, my friend.
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