Wife's gone to a better place

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Andy Hinton
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Wife's gone to a better place

Post by Andy Hinton »

To all my friends I've made thru this forum & the coated pick venture: Today, 9/11/09 my wife left us at 4:30 p m cst after a 2yr. battle with cancer. After 52yrs 5 mos.& 6 days I'll miss her.
Love, peace & happy picking. Andy H.
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Mike Neer
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Post by Mike Neer »

My deepest condolences, Andy. 52 years is remarkable--the 2 of you were blessed.
Andy Hinton
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Thanks Mike. I can now empethize with Buddy & all the other brothers who've lost mates to this scrooge or any other for that matter. The last three weeks have been hell on earth but she's at peace now. Andy H.
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John P. Phillips
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Post by John P. Phillips »

Mike,
I'm so sorry ! Just remember the good times. I'll bet there were a million or more. You'll be with her again one day. PEACE MY BROTHER !
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You don�t stop playing cause you get older,
You get older cause you stop playing ! http://www.myspace.com/johnpphillips
Paul King
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Post by Paul King »

Andy, My heart goes out to you in the loss of your wife. My dad lost my mother after 57 years of marriage three years ago and he still has his days. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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My sincere sympathy for you and yours, Andy. May the blessings of the almighty Creator be with you. Jack
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Post by CrowBear Schmitt »

my sincere condoleances to you & your family Andy
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Post by Rick Batey »

So sorry to hear about your loss, Andy.
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Post by Danny Bates »

Andy,
I'm so sorry. I can't imagine your pain.

May God Bless You
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Lee Holeman
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Andy,
So sorry! May God bless & keep you in your time of need.
Lee
Leroy Riggs
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Post by Leroy Riggs »

I'm sorry, Andy. The thoughts of my wife and me are with you.
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Howard Tate
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Post by Howard Tate »

I'm so sorry Andy, may God bless you and your family. Thank the Lord she is at rest now.
Charley Adair
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Post by Charley Adair »

Andy,
Seen years ago I went thru the same thing after 32 years. God saw me thru it and He can do the same for you. My sympathies.
Charley
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Post by Herb Steiner »

Andy my friend, my prayers are with you. She truly has had a burden lifted from her shoulders.
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Andy

Post by K.J. Tucker »

Andy, My heart goes out to you in the loss of your wife.

I will think of you often in this your hours of need .

Tuck
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Post by Jim Cohen »

My condolences to you and your family, Andy.
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Hook Moore
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Post by Hook Moore »

I'm so sorry for your loss.
Hook
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Howard Hughes
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Post by Howard Hughes »

Andy,

My Sincere Condoleances, To You and Your Family,
You Are In Our Thought's and Prayer's, God Bless, Howie.
Italia Maranello Gold Sparkle Guitar/6-string Lap Steel Guitar (LDG-Green)-Custom Made By Andy Hinton, (August 10, 1933 - July 3, 2011). "RIP My Friend!!", "I Think Of You Everyday & Really Miss Our Talks!!"/Coated Finger Picks By Andy Hinton/"KEEP ON PICKIN"/Blessings!/ "May You Always Have Love & Wealth To Share, Health To Spare and Friends Who Care!"/Your Fan & Friend - From The Land Of OZ - ♫Howie- "The Wizard"♫ ☺ ♥
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Carl Williams
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Post by Carl Williams »

Andy,
I'm so very sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Carl
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There's not much I can say except that my thoughts and prayers are with you as well. Rest in Peace...
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Robert Matthews
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Post by Robert Matthews »

You have my sympathies Mr. Andy. I met her one time I believe at one of the casinos I was playing. If she was anything like you, I know she was a fine, fine person. I know you'll miss her but trust & lean on our wonderful God. Love ya Mr. Andy
Skip Cole
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Post by Skip Cole »

Andy , my sincere condolences to you and your family in your loss. May God give you all comfort and peace through your grief.

Skip
Hal Higgins
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Post by Hal Higgins »

I'm so sorry for your loss, Andy....Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. HAL
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Randy Gilliam
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Will Pray For You Andy ,The Lord Will Help Ease The Pain Brother, God bless You and your Family, Randy Gilliam.
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Post by Tommy Young »

my Condolences to you and your family my friend hope all goes well for you my prayers go with her as well.
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