Bill Pulford RIP

[Bob Hempker]

My mentor growing up, Bill Pulford, died yesterday at 6:15pm. He was the one to first expose me to a steel guitar, and helped me learn the basics as a kid up in Ohio. Bill was another one of our unsung heroes. I know many of you around the Lima, Oh area knew Bill. He will be sadly missed.

[Jim Vogan]

Bob, I heard Bill play many times over the years. RIP Bill.

[Joe McHam]

Bob our thoughts and prayers go out to you on the loss of your mentor...

[Whip Lashaway]

I hadn't heard that Bob. Bill was a good friend over the years. Back in the 90's we crossed paths many many times. We both played for The Mountain Dew Boys at different times. Though we were in different bands we seemed to bump into each other all the time. Seemed like any charity event both bands were there. Any contest both were there. Anything that was multiband, we were both there. He was an incredable steel guitarist and a fabulous person. Lots of fun. He will be missed.

[Bob Hempker]

Bill's arrangements are: Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 visitation. Funeral service Sat at 11am at Armentraut Funeral Home in Waynesfield, Ohio.

[David Thornhill]

Bob, Very sorry about Bill's passing. He was a good friend down thru the years, even though I hadn't had any contact with him for many years. Bill was the first guy to call me to play a job with Loretta Lynn way back in the 60's. He was quite a unique fellow. Dave Thornhill

[David Kitchen]

Bob Long time no see, yes Bill was my mentor also one fine steel player and friend.

[Bob Hempker]

Dave, you sure got that right. I'm thinking about 1976 or 1977, somewhere in there. I hope everything is okay with you.