Gary Rittenberry's Sister Has Passed, Prayers Requested

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Fred Justice
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Gary Rittenberry's Sister Has Passed, Prayers Requested

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As most of you know, Gary Rittenberry is not a member of the Steel Guitar Forum. Gary has ask me to post this information for him.
Gary's Sister passed peacefully this morning, near Cookeville, Tenn.
Barbara (Walden) had been bravely fighting cancer for a good while now, and went home to be with Jesus this morning around 11:00 A.M.
No services have been made yet.
Gary ask that you all remember him and Barbara's family in your prayers. Rest in peace Barbara.
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I am so sorry to hear this. I hope she can find peace.
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Mark, I assure you Barbara has found peace.
She knew Jesus Christ as her personal savior and was ready to go home.
Thanks for posting Mark.
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My prayers and condolences go out to the Rittenberry family.
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Post by Carl Kilmer »

So sorry to hear this. Prayers for Gary & Tina and the rest of the family.
May you rest in peace now with our Lord in Heaven Barbara.
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I was saddened to hear this from Gary himself today. I had called him with a question about steel. He returned my call later and told me the sad news. Then he proceeded to hel[p me with my problem. Gary is a Big Big man and a true friend. My sincere condolences, Gary.
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I am so sorry hear about Gary's sister, Barbara.
I know that she has had a long battle with the cancer and may God give her lasting peace.
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Prayers go out to the family in this time of need.May GOD bless all of you.
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Post by Dustin Rigsby »

I don't know Gary,but he has my condolences. I lost my father to cancer last November. It's really tough to lose a loved one to such a horrible disease.
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Condolences to Gary Rittenberry and family

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My thoughts and prayers go out to Gary and the Rittenberry family and for those who morn the loss of his sister. May God comfort you and give you peace in knowing your sister is with Jesus.


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I'd like to respectfully offer my sincere sympathies and condolences to the Rittenberry family.
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im so sorry to hear this Gary

will keep you in my prayers

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Gary,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family during this difficult time.....

Joe Rogers
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gary,

prayers are sent to you and family

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our prayers go out to the family. God Bless. Jerry & Dee Foster
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Post by Norman Evans »

I just saw this. My condolences Gary to you and your family. Norm