James Morehead RIP

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 30 Aug 2016 2:17 pm

Sorry to hear about James passing. I first met James in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Then we got him for our Baxter Springs, Kansas show. He was a nice person and he will be missed. Condolences to his family. Ray

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 30 Aug 2016 3:15 pm

A huge loss to our community.

Condolences to Tree and the family.

Gary Lee · Post by **Gary Lee** » 31 Aug 2016 5:03 am

RIP MY FRIEND. Prayers and love to Tree and family.

Bishop Ronnie P Hall · Post by **Bishop Ronnie P Hall** » 1 Sep 2016 5:39 am

To a true champion, R.I.P. To his family, GOD be with you all!
Bishop Ron P. Hall

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 1 Sep 2016 6:34 am

James was a tough fighter til the very end along with much help from Tree, his wife.
Sending best wishes to all the family members and friends who were part of this man's life. stevet

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 4 Sep 2016 10:55 am

I was able to listen to the Service for James yesterday through a phone connection with their church. Very touching!

Carl Wise · Post by **Carl Wise** » 4 Sep 2016 4:08 pm

My prayers to Tree and family for their loss James will be missed by a lot of people RIP in peace Brother.

Jay Yuskaitis · Post by **Jay Yuskaitis** » 5 Sep 2016 2:57 pm

So sorry to hear this. Rest in peace. Jay Y.

Ned McIntosh · Post by **Ned McIntosh** » 6 Sep 2016 6:23 pm

I echo the sadness, and desolate sense of loss, expressed here. He is irreplaceable to his family and friends, but there is more.

James Morehead occupies a special place in the panoply of steel-guitar enthusiasts. He was a restorer. James understood the art of adding "new-ness".

Because of James, Sho-Bud steel-guitars still sing that would have been forever silent. Because of James, a select number of steel-guitar players are blessed with fine vintage instruments.

Because of James, our little cyber-community was enriched with a priceless talent, freely given by a genuinely gifted person.

RIP James Morehead.

Carl Mesrobian · Post by **Carl Mesrobian** » 8 Sep 2016 1:38 pm

I just found out about James. My condolences to all. He will sincerely be missed.

Wayne Ledbetter · Post by **Wayne Ledbetter** » 27 Sep 2016 10:20 am

I had some discussion with James and I want to express my condolences to family. We were touching bases on some Sho Bud stuff as he was getting treatments. I lost track of all this cause I have been away for a while. RIP James

Benjamin Franz · Post by **Benjamin Franz** » 30 Sep 2016 1:56 am

I don't usually visit this part of the forum, so I have only just found this out. I bought a sho bud off James in 2011. James was an absolute gentleman to deal with. This makes me very sad. My condolences to James' family. RIP.

Chris Harvey · Post by **Chris Harvey** » 4 Oct 2016 8:56 am

Devastated. I spent countless hours with him talking Sho-Bud. He had such a positive attitude with his battle. The last time we spoke he said "They're gonna light me up", referring to radiation. Truly a sad day. RIP James and blessings to his family.

Joel Thomas · Post by **Joel Thomas** » 25 Jan 2017 12:01 am

I'm very sorry to learn of James passing and enjoyed speaking with him a few times over the past few years. I'd greatly appreciate if anyone here on the forum could help me get in touch with his wife regarding the return of my instrument, since James won't be able to finish it.

Andy DePaule · Post by **Andy DePaule** » 4 Feb 2017 11:00 pm

Condolences and prayers...
So many good people passed away these last couple of years.
Very sad news.

Tony Farr · Post by **Tony Farr** » 9 Feb 2017 6:23 am

Just read these post , I was needing some parts for my Bud, also a friend was needing a phone number.

Tony

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