RIP Woody Ledford

Kevin Robbins · Post by **Kevin Robbins** » 31 May 2010 2:59 am

Woody told me this just a short while ago, "I was put here to serve God and fellow man. When HE is finished with me here, I'm ready to serve with HIM".

On behalf of the MASGA, I'd like to how much Woody will be missed as member and a dedcated band member. While there will always be players, no one can replace Woody Ledford.

Our prayer go out to all his family.

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 31 May 2010 6:18 am

Our Thoughts and Prayers are for the Family. A great friend and musician. He is missed already.
Woody, "Go rest high on the mountain, with The Father and The Son"
Ron & Leslie

Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 31 May 2010 6:28 am

My friendship with Woody Ledford is in a cherished part of my heart. He will always be missed. Condolences to his family and all his friends. Ron Elliott always says it correctly. Go with God, my dear friend.
Bill Stafford

Bill Plemmons · Post by **Bill Plemmons** » 31 May 2010 7:26 am

A super musician and friend. He will be sorely missed.

Bill

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 31 May 2010 7:54 am

Rest In Peace friend. What a wonderful person and guitarist Woody was and he will be missed.
Be with The Lord now friend,
...Roy and Barbara

Bob Strickland · Post by **Bob Strickland** » 31 May 2010 7:59 am

Woody was a superb musician and a truly remarkable man. For me, the thing that stood out most about him was how he treated other people. Even before he became ill, he called me one day to tell me how much my friendship meant to him. I’m sure he made similar calls and comments to many of you. Most guys just don’t think about doing things like that, but Woody did, and did it sincerely.

I found this picture on the southernsteelconvention.com web site. This is how I will remember Woody…

Austin Tripp · Post by **Austin Tripp** » 31 May 2010 8:38 am

Woody was a super fine guitarist and one of the nicest persons you could ever meet. It was always and honor to pick with Woody at the steel shows. He always had a bright smile on his face even at the end of the day after playing for 8 hours. I will miss Woody very much as will most of us. Love ya Woody.

Austin

Gordon Dodson · Post by **Gordon Dodson** » 31 May 2010 8:44 am

My wife and I first met Woody, along with Johnny Thomas, at the Alabama Steel Guitar Association show in Prattville, Alabama 2008. We were quick to notice his joy of playing and the remarkable talent he had. Another trait we will always miss, is what a gentleman he was. He will truly be missed and always remembered as one of the guitar world's finest. Our prayers go out to his wife, family and friends.

Gordon Dodson
Ozark, Alabama

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 31 May 2010 9:21 am

Our condolences to Woody's family.He will be missed. One of the Steel guitar communities best.He would sit on the stage and play all day.
I am grateful that I got to work with him on 4/18/ in Augusta Ga Show.
Vernon Hester

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 31 May 2010 1:33 pm

Hey Mr. Woody! I know "Slow it down just a little" but get'em off there feet, is what you told me the first time we played together!

My prayers are with your family and what an awesome player the good Lord is getting in his band now!!!
Tell daddy i miss him!!!

We love ya brother!!

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 31 May 2010 1:56 pm

I only got to work one show with Woody but I really enjoyed his great guitar playing.

We want to offer our prayers for his family.
May GOD comfort his family and friends.

Terry and Lisa Wood

Wendell Gurley · Post by **Wendell Gurley** » 31 May 2010 5:17 pm

Woody was, as we all agree, a superb musician, but the thing I shall remember is the way he always greeted me with a handshake and a hug and a gentle word to let me know he really cared. He was my friend and I'm better for having known him.

Doc Rickles · Post by **Doc Rickles** » 1 Jun 2010 8:59 am

The epitome of Excellence in making everyone sound great, the perfect gentleman to all who knew him, always showed the love of God to everyone he met and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. We pray for all the family and friends to be comforted during this trying time.
All our love and condolences,
Doc and Ginny Rickles

Ernest Tuttle · Post by **Ernest Tuttle** » 1 Jun 2010 10:05 am

Sorry to hear about Woody"s passing. He was a fine guitar player and it was a pleasure when he backed me up. We will really miss him. Our prayers are with his family.

Ernest Tuttle

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 1 Jun 2010 5:59 pm

My deepest condolences to the Ledford family and may he rest in PEACE my dear friend.

Russ Hicks · Post by **Russ Hicks** » 1 Jun 2010 7:21 pm

We'll pick together again...maybe sooner, maybe later...

Bill Cook · Post by **Bill Cook** » 2 Jun 2010 9:24 am

We lost a great Christian man who just happend to be a great guitar player. As Ron said Rest high on top of the mountain. I will miss you my friend.

Mike Johnson · Post by **Mike Johnson** » 2 Jun 2010 5:13 pm

Mike and I are so sad to recieve word of Woody's passing. The past couple years we have come to love him so much. Our prayers are with Rachel and their family. We will miss Woody's fine guitar playing but more so, his smile, his sincerity and his hugs. We will forever, in our minds, see Woody sitting beside Johnny as they played those twin parts like they were one.
Much love, Joanie and Mike Johnson

Bryan Adams · Post by **Bryan Adams** » 2 Jun 2010 7:12 pm

I was so sorry to hear about our friend woody..he was a long time friend and a great player and a great person, he will be missed by us all, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family...BA

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 2 Jun 2010 9:32 pm

The way I'll remember Woody.

Glen E. Lanning · Post by **Glen E. Lanning** » 3 Jun 2010 7:04 am

This is the way I remember Woody. Smile on his face ready to make a steel player sound good. I surely miss him. MASGA and I are sending our prayers to the family and friends.

Bill Moran · Post by **Bill Moran** » 3 Jun 2010 5:54 pm

Oh No !! I loved that guys playing. Never knew him but never stopped thinking of him.
Visited a steel show in South Carolinia a few years ago. Woddie was the guitar player. I made a point to shake his hand. By far the best musician on the stage.

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 5 Jun 2010 6:21 pm

I can't add a lot to what has been said. A great guitar player but more importantly, a great person and friend. I will miss Woody. Our sympathy to Rachel and the family.

Bill

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 10 Jun 2010 8:12 pm

Ruth and I wish to express our condolences to the family. I am sure gonna miss Woody, his great musical abilities and his love for fellow musicians. I am so glad I had a chance to know him!!!

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