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Wendell Echols Obituary
Family-Placed Death Notice
ECHOLS, Wendell E. Mr. Wendell Edward Echols, 83, of Decatur, died Saturday, October 2, 2010. Arrangements by A. S. Turner & Sons
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Mark Methe
October 15, 2010
Wendell was a great man. He knew more about music than anyone I've known. He was witty, humble and honest. He will be missed.
October 11, 2010
I knew Wendell thru George Buck. Wendell was a super guy, he will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Tom Carpenter, Decatur
October 11, 2010
My condolences to Wendell's friends and family. I only met Wendell once, but what a great conversation that was.
George S. Buck
October 11, 2010
Wendell was a truly genuine and wonderful person. He dedicated his life and soul to the musick he loved the most, American vocal and popular musick, and big band musick. He had strong and well reasoned opinions on the musick he loved and worked tirelessly behind the scenes for much of his life making sure the musick survived and remained vibrant. He developed close personal relationships with many of the great singers and musickians of the musick he loved so much. He was a producer on many albums for the Audiophile, Circle, and Progressive jazz labels, as well as being a founding member of the Board of Directors of the GHB Jazz Foundation. He was a caring and gentle soul with a great sense of humour. i have known him for most of my life and am proud to have called him my friend. He will be Greatly Missed. Ankh em Maat.
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