Bobby Bowman

Larry King · Post by **Larry King** » 15 Jul 2014 2:51 pm

This was taken the same day in Spring, Texas. Note that Herb Steiner, one of Bobby's best friends, was playing with Bobby. I want someone to identify the guitar player.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 15 Jul 2014 3:07 pm

Larry
I want to thank you SO MUCH, more than I can express in words, for your posting of that photo!

That day was the last I saw my closest friend alive, and the last time we played together.

I've saved that photo and will cherish it always.

Out of the picture, and to my immediate right, was Jody Cameron. Jody was equally close to Bobby, for years and years. Bobby requested that the three of us play together that afternoon.

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 15 Jul 2014 3:08 pm

My condolences to his family and close friends may GOD BLESS and comfort them as only he can. he will certainly be missed in our small family.....

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 15 Jul 2014 3:26 pm

BTW, the benefit at which Larry's photos were taken occurred on April 27, 2014 and not the 2013 date he mentioned in a previous post.

Larry King · Post by **Larry King** » 15 Jul 2014 6:07 pm

Herb.....of course.....you're right...sorry

Dee Polish · Post by **Dee Polish** » 15 Jul 2014 6:44 pm

We all have had Bobby and Toni on our minds and hearts since we all first learned of his leukemia. It has amazed us all that he was with us long after the doctors all said he would be. However, the timing is not in the doctors hands, but only in God's hands. We all loved him. He never met a stranger and never lacked for friends. Paul and I are will miss him so much, but I believe he was with us until God prepared that ever so special place for him in Heaven. We should all look forward to the time when we will be with him again.
He was funny, he was loving, he was humble, he was grateful, he was one of the finest musicians and the cream of the crop to all who were privileged to know him. We love you, Toni. I am so thankful that Barbara Rosetta so faithfully called you and kept me up to date. I wanted to talk to you so often, I just knew I could not get through a conversation with you. Our hearts and prayers are with you before , now and later when we will talk or I will just be glad to listen. Rest well, Bobby.

Paul and Dee Polish

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 15 Jul 2014 6:57 pm

Dee, we all know that you and Paul will be there in spirit if not in your physical presence. All of us in our family feel the love you both have for all of us.

Rose Sinclair · Post by **Rose Sinclair** » 15 Jul 2014 10:38 pm

Bobby never met a stranger. He gave me a big ol' bear hug right off the bat, as well as encouragement for my steel playing. Here's a photo of him playing with Pee Wee Whitewing at the 2011 Deep South Steel Guitar Show in Gulfport, MS, with Ray Harrison singing, Roy Rosetta at the piano...a nice memory. Condolences to Toni and family. May he rest in peace and may the rest of us carry on his good work in the world.

Kurt Kowalski · Post by **Kurt Kowalski** » 16 Jul 2014 3:38 am

I loved Bobby!

Here we are at a Ball Game, drinking some beers and eating sloppy ball park hots with sauerkraut.

Love you Bb!

I'll see you a while ago!

"killer"

Red Kilby · Post by **Red Kilby** » 16 Jul 2014 4:00 am

My condolences to Toni. Rest in peace Bobby. It was a great pleasure meeting you. Linda Kilby

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 16 Jul 2014 4:08 am

BB was such a wonderful human being... I doubt there was even one person that ever disliked him...
His kind demeanor and helpful nature were his hallmarks... Always there with good advice, and long suffering and patient when bombarded with dumb questions.. I know, because I asked plenty of them...
If I needed a few small parts, he sent them free,, Actually it cost him money to send them... I will miss his presence here as will everyone else.. RIP BB... bob

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 16 Jul 2014 5:27 am

I echo the above comments. Bobby, you will be missed, my Friend. R.I.P.

Bob Bales · Post by **Bob Bales** » 16 Jul 2014 7:58 am

he was always a true friend, never a bad word about anyone.....I could call him w/any steel guitar related problem and he would go out of his way to help....bobby you are greatly missed by all....

Skip Cole · Post by **Skip Cole** » 16 Jul 2014 2:19 pm

My condolences,thoughts, and prayers go out to the Bowman family and friends, in this difficult time of sorrow. Bobby was one of the nicest, most helpful, and caring person, that i have ever had the pleasure
of meeting, from the steel guitar community. I have and will continue miss talking to him on the steel chatroom and phone. He always had a great sense of humor, with a good story or two to tell. May God bless and keep Mrs Bowman and the Family.

"T-Red"
Tommy Skelton
Red Banks, MS

Skip Cole · Post by **Skip Cole** » 16 Jul 2014 2:20 pm

My condolences,thoughts, and prayers go out to the Bowman family and friends, in this difficult time of sorrow. Bobby was one of the nicest, most helpful, and caring person, that i have ever had the pleasure
of meeting, from the steel guitar community. I have and will continue miss talking to him on the steel chatroom and phone. He always had a great sense of humor, with a good story or two to tell. May God bless and keep Mrs Bowman and the Family.

"T-Red"
Tommy Skelton
Red Banks, MS

Dan Cooper · Post by **Dan Cooper** » 16 Jul 2014 4:55 pm

I'm so sorry to hear this. Bobby was very kind and helpful to me. I am sad that I won't get to talk to him again.

Dan Burnham · Post by **Dan Burnham** » 16 Jul 2014 6:03 pm

My heart is heavy for the loss of a dear friend and brother. Bobby was a dear friend for many years. RIP,
Dan

Pete Walthall · Post by **Pete Walthall** » 17 Jul 2014 5:41 am

i talk to bobby most every night for 6or 7 years met him 8 or10 times what a friend.i like what tony wilcox said he was always ready to talk about JESUS.i bet you got a guitar you like better than booger red. love bro.

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 17 Jul 2014 8:01 am

He will be missed.

Sandra Scott-Wall · Post by **Sandra Scott-Wall** » 17 Jul 2014 8:56 am

The International Steel Guitar Convention sends its condolences to the whole Bowman Family. Bobby will be missed by all.

Steve Stallings · Post by **Steve Stallings** » 17 Jul 2014 1:08 pm

The service was a touching celebration of the life of someone who touched so many peoples lives. The eulogies delivered were filled with love. At one point, we all stood and gave Bobby a final standing ovation. Herb and Junior played beautiful steel that touched all. Randy Cornor sang a beautiful tune for Bobby. The most touching moment was the tender and loving thoughts given by Bobby's son, Paul. He focused on the love of Christ Bobby shared with all.
I loved bobby as a friend and mentor. He spent many evenings in my home. I will miss his smile and humor.
God bless you Bobby. I pray the Lord will comfort Toni and the rest of your family with the pain of loss and comfort them knowing that they will meet again.

jim flynn · Post by **jim flynn** » 17 Jul 2014 4:52 pm

This was a man worth his salt. A friend to all.
He'll be sorely missed, and for those who never met him
You missed a real gem.
I pray for the family.

Jim

Al Vesel · Post by **Al Vesel** » 18 Jul 2014 1:20 pm

What a loss!! Bobby, we'll all miss you my friend.
I will truly miss the long chats on the phone we had.
One thing would lead to another and before you knew it, it was a couple of hours.

God Bless you and you're not in pain anymore.

My prayers to you and your family Bobby.

Al & Darlene Vesel

Ned McIntosh · Post by **Ned McIntosh** » 20 Jul 2014 1:25 am

Bobby has endured and shared the vicissitudes of life which we all must endure, and now he has gone home.

Success in life is not measured in money acquired, nor in possessions gathered, but in happy memories made for others, in kind deeds done, in friends made and faith, strength and constancy.

Thank you Bobby for being who you were, for your friendship shared with so many (through this forum and elsewhere), and for your musical legacy. RIP.

Sabine Prange · Post by **Sabine Prange** » 20 Jul 2014 2:23 am

So sad news. He was such a charming guy and gentleman. I will miss him at the Texas jamboree.

Sabine

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