RIP Bill Stroud

Post by **Joey Ace** » 23 Jul 2011 6:18 pm

RIP Bill.

A fine gentleman who was always so nice to visit and chat with.

I will always treasure the two bars that he crafted.

Jimmy Campbell · Post by **Jimmy Campbell** » 23 Jul 2011 7:03 pm

Robin & I send our sympathy to the Stroud family.
Rest in peace Bill.

admin · Post by **b0b** » 23 Jul 2011 7:20 pm

I am so sorry to hear this. I always enjoyed talking to Bill at the St. Louis show. He produced the finest bars, and had a great attitude.

My condolences to his family on this sad day.

Mark Dunn · Post by **Mark Dunn** » 23 Jul 2011 7:32 pm

Bill was a real gentleman, very supportive and extremely helpful to me and so many other people. It's terrible news. My thoughts are with Bill's s family. RIP my good friend.

Mark & Donna

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 23 Jul 2011 7:43 pm

This is extremely hard to take. You never completly get over losing a dear friend like Bill.We can only look to GOD for comfort. May GOD bless, comfort, and keep the family always. Jody.

Skip Cole · Post by **Skip Cole** » 23 Jul 2011 7:46 pm

My prayers and condolences to Bill's family in his passing. " Absent from the body , present with the LORD ".

Skip

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 23 Jul 2011 8:00 pm

Bill is now resting in our Heavenly Father's presence. Bill was a great man and was a real help to the steel guitar community. May he rest in peace.

Billy and Meriul Easton

Gregg Laiben · Post by **Gregg Laiben** » 23 Jul 2011 8:36 pm

I'm very sorry to hear of this bad news - although I never met him, I had purchased some items from him shortly before his diagnosis and he was a true gentleman. Sincere condolences to his family and many friends.

Steve Alcott · Post by **Steve Alcott** » 23 Jul 2011 8:45 pm

I'm very sorry to hear this-I only knew him from buying bars, but each time we ran into each other at TSGA, he greeted me like an old friend.

Paul Warnik · Post by **Paul Warnik** » 23 Jul 2011 10:06 pm

My deepest sympathy goes out to all Bill's family.
Everytime I play steel with a B.J.S. bar in my hand he will be with me in spirit. I'm sure that many players here (like myself) who have used them for many years will feel the same way.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 24 Jul 2011 12:18 am

i'm very saddened to know of Bill's passing
never got to meet him in person but i got to talk w: him over the phone a few times
a kind & efficient man he was
like many, when i'll be handlin' my BJS bar, Bill will be right there
Rest in Peace dear Bill
my sincere condolences to his family

Suzanne Parkhouse · Post by **Suzanne Parkhouse** » 24 Jul 2011 1:23 am

Rest peacefully my dear friend, we will miss you..
Sue Parkhouse.

Post by **Joey Ace** » 24 Jul 2011 1:53 am

Copied from another post:

The Service and the Visitation will be held at the Church, we are bringing him to his church as we can facilitate the freinds and family with more comfort. The address for GPS is... First Penticostal Church 1105 Edwards St. Union City TN. The visitation time for the family will be annouced this afternoon as well as for the Friends. The time of the Services on Tuesday remains the same !:00 @ the church. We Encourage everyone to come and be a part of Dad's Celebration of Life. Please help me pass the updates for his arrangements by re-posting this update. Thank You all for your prayers

-Vicki Love

B.Jenkins · Post by **B.Jenkins** » 24 Jul 2011 3:11 am

Here is a photo that Bill asked me to change for him and add his Bar decal on it ..
I will miss Bill very much,
Rest in peace my friend
Billy Jenkins

John A. Russell · Post by **John A. Russell** » 24 Jul 2011 3:37 am

So sad to hear the news.
I have fond memories of Bill
I met Bill in Dallas 2010.
He insisted on buying me a cappucinno and talk steel.
God Bless Bill.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

John A. Russell

Joe McHam · Post by **Joe McHam** » 24 Jul 2011 4:07 am

Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences to the Bill Stroud family. Bill always had the time to chat with you on the phone. He went great lengths to share his setup with me and send photos of his guitar. We are very saddened by his passing and he will be added to our Heros Gone tribute page. What a wonderful person he was. If you wish to add to Bill's site, please email the information to me. http://www.joemcham.net/Heros/Bill%20Stroud/index.htm

Ned McIntosh · Post by **Ned McIntosh** » 24 Jul 2011 4:19 am

Our little community has lost a friend, a player, a character and a craftsman. Anyone who owns a BJS bar should give thanks for the life and talent of Bill Stroud and be inspired by his desire to make something for us which was practical, of matchless quality and an item to be owned and used with pride.

My most sincere condolences to Bill's family and friends.

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 24 Jul 2011 4:22 am

Wow, what a great loss to the steel guitar world.
I have two of his bars like many other players.
My condolences to his family.
Don

Spencer Scott · Post by **Spencer Scott** » 24 Jul 2011 4:26 am

So sad to hear of Bill,s passing he was a gentleman,s gentleman.Meet up with him in Dallas again this year,always had time to talk.
He will be missed.
Spence.

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 24 Jul 2011 5:24 am

I am so sad to hear this. Bill was very kind to me over the years. R.I.P.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 24 Jul 2011 5:33 am

With much sadness, We join the other Forum members in thanking Bill for his faithfulness to the Steel Guitar World. Prayers for his family. Bill will be missed by all. Larry & Jean

Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 24 Jul 2011 5:42 am

As has been said by others---every time I hold my bar I will be paying small tribute to Mr. Stroud. Rest in peace, sir.

Morgan Scoggins · Post by **Morgan Scoggins** » 24 Jul 2011 5:51 am

I am sorry to hear of Bill's passing.I bought a couple of tone bars from him a few years ago when I first started playing steel.I still have the Jerry Byrd bar with the diamond tip and use it exclusivley.
Bill was a pleasure to deal with and he will be missed.My condolences to his family.

Clyde Mattocks · Post by **Clyde Mattocks** » 24 Jul 2011 7:53 am

Sad to hear this. My prayers and thoughts with Bill's family.

John Coffman · Post by **John Coffman** » 24 Jul 2011 10:03 am

I am greatly saddened to hear we lost such a great friend and true gentleman. May God bless his family and comfort all concerned. I will remember him every time I grab for the best bar made. He will be greatly missed by many. Go rest high on the mountain my friend.

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RIP Bill Stroud

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