R.I.P. Drummer Jan Jones NTSG President.

Rose Sinclair · Post by **Rose Sinclair** » 8 Nov 2014 8:52 pm

So sorry to hear about Jan. Prayers for Kathy and condolences to his family.

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 8 Nov 2014 10:40 pm

I can't express how bad I hate this, good guy and a terrible accident..My condolences..

Tony Davis · Post by **Tony Davis** » 9 Nov 2014 3:29 am

What A Shock !
I have always been proud to say I was a friend of Jan,s spent time with him in Nashville and St Louis....[Through my introduction from Smiley]
One time in St Louis at a party I was asked to take Jan to the bathroom.....without thinking I just reached in and switched on the light.....when I told
him.he just laughed.....and on leaving.....he switched off the light...shut the door and said....
"Now lets see you do it in the dark!!!!"
R.I.P. Jan

Tommy Minniear · Post by **Tommy Minniear** » 9 Nov 2014 5:12 am

I will miss my good and true friend Jan Jones. I find consolation in knowing that he is finally able to look around and see all the beauty of heaven. Love You Brother!

Let's keep Kathy in our prayers.

Sincere sympathies and condolences to his family and many many friends.

Wayne Morton · Post by **Wayne Morton** » 9 Nov 2014 5:50 am

The Oklahoma Steel Guitar Association sends thoughts & prayers for the family & hoping for a speedy recovery for Kathy. Jan was one or the nicest guys I ever met.

Wayne

Frank Dartt · Post by **Frank Dartt** » 9 Nov 2014 9:00 am

So very sorry to hear this saddening news. I truly loved Jan and Kathy and would like to say, our prayers go with them. Frank n Zenna Dartt

Jonathan Cullifer · Post by **Jonathan Cullifer** » 9 Nov 2014 1:27 pm

Sorry to hear this. Jan was one of the nicest people in the steel guitar community and a very good drummer too. My prayers go out to his family. Rest in peace buddy.

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 9 Nov 2014 1:44 pm

We are so sorry to hear this . I never met him but we did have a long conversation on the phone once . May God be very close to this family . O.S.G.A. Ohio .

Pete Walthall · Post by **Pete Walthall** » 9 Nov 2014 3:46 pm

lost for words talk to jan nearly every night for 4or5 years he would always call me when he crossed arkansas going to and from texas.what a great guy.he could put his hand on my shoulder in get through a crowd better than i could. miss you already MY FRIEND.

Annette Wheeler · Post by **Annette Wheeler** » 9 Nov 2014 3:47 pm

So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family. Glad we had the opportunity to hear him in person a few times. He was great! Here's a few pictures taken at Bobby Reed's Stars & Steel Guitars shows---- Barry & Annette Wheeler

2013

2012

Jana Lockaby · Post by **Jana Lockaby** » 9 Nov 2014 5:43 pm

Jan was such a good friend, always there for me. My thoughts are with Kathy and the kids. Can't believe this.

Charley Hill · Post by **Charley Hill** » 9 Nov 2014 6:19 pm

I attended the Nashville Show this year and had the opportunity to meet Jan. He called me a week or so later and wanted to know if I had a good time. He knew that I had driven from South Carolina and it was my first time there. Such a big heart he had. May his family find solace in this terrible time of loss.

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 9 Nov 2014 8:09 pm

This is such sad news. Jan was a great friend and person. Our prayers go out to Kathy for a complete recovery and our condolences to the family.
...Roy and Barbara

Benton Allen · Post by **Benton Allen** » 10 Nov 2014 9:26 am

Well, what a bummer!

Jan was always so nice to me, and did a great job on behalf of the NTSGA. He will be greatly missed.
Prayers go up for Kathy.

Benton

Dan Carr · Post by **Dan Carr** » 10 Nov 2014 10:30 am

Diana and I were in Nashville the other day and Gloria told us the news when we arrived. He was a great drummer and friend. He'll be greatly missed.

pdl20 · Post by **pdl20** » 10 Nov 2014 12:50 pm

I got a call sat morning from a friend of mine and it broke my heart to hear this , Jan was such a great friend to many of our steel family and I was so happy when he invited me to play the NTSGA super jam. we all will miss him, he was like a brother. My prayers go out to the family and to Kathy to get well . so sad. Rudy

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 10 Nov 2014 8:31 pm

So sorry to hear this tragic news. I know Jan was loved by many. Praying for Kathy, and for the rest of the family.

Danny Hammers · Post by **Danny Hammers** » 11 Nov 2014 12:43 pm

Arrangements for Jan Jones per Cathy
Hendersonville Tennessee Memory Garden
Phone Number 615-824-3855
Viewing open casket visitation Thursday November 13, 2014-3 PM to 8 PM
Friday, November 14, 2014-11 AM until hour of service at 1 PM.
Flowers Express - 615-822-1441.
Donations-Bank of America has been set up in the name of Jana Jones for Cathy and Jan Jones. Cathy is in stable condition at Vanderbillt Hospital. Cathy sends her love to all. Continue praying. Jan was killed in a head on collision on Highway 96 after playing a gig at the Junkyard in Fairview.
As per: Will Sullivan

I believe his wife name spelled Kathy
Danny

Larry Hutchison · Post by **Larry Hutchison** » 11 Nov 2014 1:24 pm

OMG...This is a shock. Jan and I worked together in the early 1970's in Port Huron Michigan. It was my first gig playing steel guitar. I haven't seen Jan nor Kathy in several years, but I have lots of fond memories of them. Kathy heart felt sympathy and prayers for you and family. Rest Peacefully Jan.

Larry Hutchison · Post by **Larry Hutchison** » 11 Nov 2014 5:43 pm

Here is a Picture of Jan From 1974.

Jan And Kathy 1974

I hope this is appropriate. Rest Peacefully my friend.

Bob Callaway · Post by **Bob Callaway** » 12 Nov 2014 9:26 am

Jan was a great guy. We will miss him greatly. May God,s mercy and peace be with his family. Our prayers for Kathy.s recovery.

Bob,Barb Callaway& Margit Stepp
Derby Steel Guitars.

Stoney Stonecipher · Post by **Stoney Stonecipher** » 12 Nov 2014 12:48 pm

Even tho, I never got the chance to play with him, I felt like we had known each other all our lives. I've sat and listen to him play many, many times at various and sundry places. For all the work he has done for the Steel Guitar and all those who play Steel, I'm sure all would agree that , even tho he was a drummer by trade, he had the heart and feel of a Steel Guitar player, and should be voted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. I just received my Steel Guitar Rag newsletter in the mail yesterday, and today I read of this horrible tragedy. Yet, another great loss to the music industry, Country Music particularly. We'll all miss him. My thoughts and Prayers go out for his family, and for the Healing power needed for his wife still in the hospital.

J PARKER · Post by **J PARKER** » 13 Nov 2014 2:50 pm

R I P Jan you will surely be missed. A good drummer and great guy. Prayers for the family.

Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 15 Nov 2014 5:43 am

Was so shocked to hear this sad news. Jan was a great guy. Prayers for his wife and Family.

Donna

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 16 Nov 2014 8:31 pm

what a horrible news... my prayers go to Jan's family ...

http://youtu.be/W7JBlUOt-Po