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for Joe SMITH
February 21, 2012
Snuffy was the guy you took your prised instrument to get repaired, you knew he would do the best on it. I always liked the picture of him sitting on a couch with Earl Scruggs on one side of him and JD Crowe on the other. He will be missed greatly, I hope somehow his bridges will continue on the market. Butch LaValley
Terry and Lynn Galyean
February 13, 2012
Terry is so glad that he got to see Snuffy on his trip to NC. We have fond memories of you both in the old barn and playing for our wedding. We are so sorry to learn of his passing but will always keep him in our hearts.
Ken VanHook
February 11, 2012
Snuffy worked on two of my instruments and his attention to detail was far beyond what I could see. I was proud to tell my friends who did the work. As has been said already, he was "one of a kind". When I visited his shop I was never in a hurry to leave. It was the highlight of the day just to talk with him.
February 9, 2012
Larry (Lefty) Andrews Sr... I just found out about his death and just could not believe this. We have lost a great man and with that a great person. He knew so much about instruments. My 1966 Mastertone has never sounded better that it does now. Many people depended on his skills and kept their instruments runnig like his fine tuned banjo clocks. I count it an honor to have known him and will cherish the time we spent together working on my RB-250. God Bless, from Larry Andrews Sr./ Yadkinville, NC.
Silvio Ferretti
February 9, 2012
Jacque, Silvio here. I'm totally devastated... As you know well I haven't been in touch with you guys for several years now , owing to personal problems in my life, and my impossibility to reach Snuffy via email. But I've been constantly thinking about you all since John Boulding let me know the sad news. I keep recalling all the wonderful moments I spent with you all at your place in Springdale and during our trip in Italy, all the great things that I learned from Snuffy, our quiet way of enjoying each other's friendship and everything. I'll never forget that Snuffy always made a point to send his mother to talk to me whenever I played in the Tulsa area, bring me "Joe's" greetings, and renew our friendship this way. I regret having lost contact for such I long time, my loss, and an added reason to grieve. I love you and Snuffy, you'll be in my heart forever. You all are special.
Silvio
Dan Moynihan Patoyian
February 8, 2012
I knew Snuffy from the Toy Car industry, When I would ask him "how's it going" he would all ways smile big, wink and say "Just Right"
He one of the “Good Ones” and will be missed by all who knew him
Cathy Reynolds
February 7, 2012
Jackie, I am so sorry to hear of Snuffy's passing. He will be greatly missed. Please accept my sincere condolences.
February 7, 2012
Jacque, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We never will forget the backstage visit at Pryor, Ok with Bill Monroe and watching Snuffy hold the famous F5. Also the lessons at Musician Pro Shop in Springdale. I still enjoy and play music as often as I can and I have the 66 D28 he found for me. Our very best, Frankie & Marie Fitch, Hindsville, AR
February 7, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.It was an honor and pleasure to know Snuffy.You are in our prayers.Jim and Kelly Cave,Pinnacle N.C.
Paul Covington
February 7, 2012
Jacque,
I am so sorry to hear of Snuffy's passing. As everyone who came in contact with him knows, he had many special talents and many friends. He w quickly. He will be missed but always remembered. you are in our prayers.
Ben & Barbara Eldridge
February 7, 2012
Jackie, Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very sad time of Snuffy's passing. What a wonderful friend he was to us & to so many others. He will live on in our hearts & very fond memories. Ben & Barb
Jeremy Clayton
February 6, 2012
Nothing short of a LEGEND. He will be missed.
Danehy Carson
February 6, 2012
Jacque,
So very sorry to here of Snuffy passing , had many enjoyable sessoins
with Snuffy and you at Roy's in the 90's , will always remember them , Snuffy had a unique playing style , God
has welcomed another musician into Heavens Band , God be with you at this time.
Danny @Linda Alexander
February 6, 2012
Jackie,we are so sorry to hear about Snuffy.Our prayers and thoughts are with you. He will be greatly missed.We had some great times sitting in that old cold barn playing for many years.
Derek Easter
February 6, 2012
Snuffy was a dear friend and I am going to miss him. Prayers for the family.
Chris Ward
February 6, 2012
Snuffy will be deeply missed. I only wish I had made the trip to see him more often than I did. He was a fine craftsmen, and an even better friend. I will think of Snuffy every time I get the banjo out of the case, and think of the many conversations we shared over a Coca Cola Zero. "Keep yer powder dry" good buddy, I'll sure miss ya!
Larry Hight
February 6, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Snuffy . Those few years he was at the Turntable and Musician's Pro-Shop gave me a lot of good memories.
Judy Prater
February 6, 2012
Jacque, I was so sorry to hear about Snuffy's passing. Corey called to let me know Monday afternoon. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry & Cindy Baucom
February 6, 2012
We will miss Snuffy greatly. It was always a pleasure to be in his presence.
Greg Saylor
February 6, 2012
Jacque you KNOW how much he will be missed. I played with him for a few years and found him to be a kind and generous friend. He was quite a picker, who loved the Key of C!
I will think of him every time I hear a banjo being played.
Kind Regards Always,
Gene Pyeatt
February 6, 2012
Jacque, I am so sorry to hear of Snuffy's passing. I'm glad to have known him all of these years. My condolences to you and the rest of his family.
Bill Wright
February 5, 2012
Snuffy, We will miss you good buddy and cousin. Until we meet again in that great jam session upstairs, "keep yer powder dry!"
Wesley Easter
February 5, 2012
Sad sad news.... My prayers for you Jacque...He was a great friend.. Not a week went by without someone referring to snuffy and his great instrument work ,repair and setup..I feel honered to have known him.. Wesley Easter
Beverly Center
February 5, 2012
Jacque, so sorry to hear of Snuffy's passing. He will be greatly missed. It was such an honor to have been a part of the band with him. Now daddy and him will be playing eternal music in heaven. Prayers to out to you and the family. Love and prayers.. Beverly (Kelly) Center
February 5, 2012
Jacque,so sorry to hear of Snuffy's passing. He will be greatly missed. Was honored and thrilled to been part of his band.My prayers go out to you, and all the family. Daddy and Snuffy will be playing eternal music now.. Love and prayers.Beverly (Kelly)Center
Rex & Jessie McGee
February 5, 2012
Goodbye ol' Snuffy. I always hoped there would come a day when we could spend more time playing music and having more of the conversations I now have to treasure. Strength to you Jacque. I'm glad we got that last visit in at the Thai restaraunt just 2 weeks ago. Don't forget how close by we are you need anything. Love,
Dina (Grammer) Woodard
February 5, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Snuffy's passing. I have so many memories of him from when I was growing up. Most all of them include his dog Sam and watching that silly dog drink out of a drink cup at my dad's drugstore.
Frank Eastes
February 5, 2012
Sorry to hear this. Never got to meet Snuffy, only knew him through his reputation and those I know who did know him. He will be sorely missed.
John Boulding
February 5, 2012
Prayers being sent up for you Jacqie. We'll miss Snuffy!
Rick Polston
February 5, 2012
Prayers to the Family - never met Snuffy but have used his bridges, he has had a huge impact on the banjo community and his passing is a great loss. Rest in the Lord.
Rick Polston, Tennessee
Sharon Rakes
February 5, 2012
Jacque I am at a loss for words. My sympathies and condolences. God bless you and your family. My pleasure to have known Snuffy We enjoyed such good times, playing our music and laughing and singing. Now he and daddy can start their new band in heaven.
February 5, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about Snuffy! We are praying for Jackie and the family. He will be missed! Skip and Gretchen Kelley
Alyson Shelton
February 5, 2012
So sad to learn of his passing. Snuffy was a great gentleman. It was a blessing to know him. My most sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Jimmy and Brenda Walker
February 5, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.
We'll miss Snuffy.
He was a good person to have in our community.
Danny Bowers
February 5, 2012
We are so sorry to learn about Snuffy's passing on. He was a fine person, musician, and luthier. Our sincerest condolences go out to his wife Jacque, his family, his musical family, and friends. Danny,Cindy,Miranda,and Monica Bowers
Ronald Jones
February 5, 2012
One of a kind and will be missed greatly !!!!
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