Dewain Maye RIP

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Dewain Maye RIP

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Dewain Maye, Tulsa area steel guitarist, passed away Feb.7., from Covid-19. Long time member of the OSGA (Okla.) and Oklahoma Fiddlers Assoc. No arrangement details available at this time.
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Sorry to hear of Dewain Maye's passing. I got to know him thru the Steel Guitar Shows in Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas. He was a Great Guy and Loved Steel Guitar. This makes 13 that I have personally known that have died with Covid 19, since July 2020. Please wear a Mask, Social Distance and stay safe! Prayers for his Family and Many Friends!
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It is a sad day to hear of this. I just received a phone call that he had passed. He and I were good friends also he was a great steel player he also had COPD. Rest in piece buddy. Wes
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This is such sad news. Dewain was such a nice guy. Always there to help out. Just a good old boy. RIP Sir,J.R.Rose
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Post by Roy Rosetta »

This is sad news. We've known Dewain for many years.
Our sincere condolences to his family. Rest in peace dear friend and go be with Our Precious Lord.
….Roy and Barbara
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My thoughts and prayers for the family. Another Covid19 tragedy claims a patron of the arts. He will be sorely missed in our circle of friends.
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Sure did hate to hear this, he was a good man and always good to everyone. I considered him a friend !!! R.I.P.
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Arrangements

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So far, we have not heard of any funeral arrangements. Of course, Oklahoma has had some bad weather. The family may be facing difficulties in travel. Hopefully we will hear plans.