Larry Strawn

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Larry Robbins
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Larry Strawn

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Larry passed away peacefully this afternoon at about 3:20 pm with his family and friends around him.

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This is a blow for the steel guitar community.Our prayers and hearts are with you Ginger and your family.Although we never met you or Larry we always considered you dear friends.
May Larry rest in peace.

Karen and Ron
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Post by Donna Dodd »

Ginger,

My heart is so heavy right now. I never met Larry in person, yet I considered him family - He was a gentle soul who spoke of his own family often. He enjoyed a good joke, hung out in the Humor section, and always played along with our possum shenanigans.

I nicknamed him Larry WEST, since he lived on the West Coast; Larry Robbins was dubbed Larry EAST since he's on the East coast. Farris called them "His" Larrys.

Ginger, we pray that you find peace amid your sorrow, and know, too, that you will always be part of our steel guitar family. Please let your extended family know that we also pray for them.

Rest in Peace, Larry (West) Strawn.

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Post by Howard Tate »

This is such sad news, my heart goes out to you, Ginger, and all the family. I always enjoyed his posts on the humor forum. Rest in peace, Larry.
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This is truly sad , I never met Larry in person but
we had some laughs via email. he will be missed .

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Post by Fred Justice »

Ginger I am so sorry to hear this.
I'll always remember you and Larry coming to the Carport Picken Party. God rest his soul and we'll see him again some day.
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Ginger, Condolences to you and your family from all the members of the KSGA. Larry had a lot of friends who never got to meet him but yet he was still a "friend". God bless you and your family! Ray
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Post by CrowBear Schmitt »

this is sad news
my sincere condoleances to Larry's family
may the Lord keep Larry close to Him
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This is so sad, I thought the world of Larry, I'll remember and miss him the rest of my life.

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Larry Strawn

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:( Chuck Back called me this morning with this sad and tragic news. I can't believe this has really happened. I have been watching this event with guarded caution and praying for Larry to return to good health. I have known Larry and Ginger for many years and have sat in with them, from time to time. Ginger is a very talented singer and Larry was a good guitar and steel player, and most of all he was a gentle soul with a humble heart. I am in shock and disbelief at this time. Ginger, if you need anything that I can help with at this time please call me @ 753-7620. Go rest high on that mountain, Larry Strawn.
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Larry Strawn

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Thank you so much Bill. He was always appreciative of your talent. He learned so much from watching you. I want to thank each one of you. You have all been so kind and I know Larry would also want me to express his appreciation for your most kind words, prayers and concerns. He loved this forum and he spent many hours on it talking to his friends. He thought a lot of all off you too.

I will post the time and place for the services as soon as I know.

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Post by Larry Robbins »

Ginger,
My heart is so heavy right now. I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and my friend Larry. I am so thankful that I got to speak with him last week when you held the phone up to him so I could say hi and wish him well.Rest well my friend.
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Ginger, so terribly sorry for your loss. Ray
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Post by Archie Nicol »

I only new Larry through the SGF and have enjoyed his humour over the years as Larry West, along with other devotees of the `Humour` section. Ginger; I spoke to you a couple of weeks back and can honestly say I feel a great deal of sadness right now.
All of us on the forum will cherish the fond memories we have of a Fine Gentleman.

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Post by Tony Prior »

Very sad indeed, I never met Larry but we traded notes now and then and I always enjoyed hearing from Larry and sending a note back.

My prayers and thoughts to Ginger and the family .

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Larry's Funeral

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:(
I just spoke with Ginger, she let me know that Larry's funeral will be this Friday, December 19th at 1:00 PM and there will be a viewing Thursday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Sutton's Funeral Home, 1701 Sycamore, Kingman, Arizona and burial will be in Chloride, Arizona. She sends her best to all of you,
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Post by Bill McRoberts »

Sad news. We shared our recordings and a few notes by mail. He was kind and gentle soul and will be missed.
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George & i spoke with Larry many times. This is just so sad. He will be dearly missed. Cass
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MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS HE WILL BE MISSED HERE FOR A LONG TIME.
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Post by Bob Carlucci »

So sorry to hear this.. Larry was a sweet guy.. Sent me stuff a few times, a very nice man with a great sense of humor... RIP Larry ,,, God bless.... bob
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Post by Bob I. Williams »

Ginger, Don Rothra called today with the sad news about Larry. I will allways remember our jam at Don & Sandy's house. RIP Larry. BOB WILLIAMS
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