Tom Palmer (D2F Covers) Passes

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 9 Jun 2017 5:35 am

What a shock...so sad to hear this. Tom always went the extra mile for me. He loved to talk steel too. He sent me a bunch of pix of guitars that he had owned. I never met him in person but he felt like a real friend.

Prayers and condolences to the family...

John Norris · Post by **John Norris** » 9 Jun 2017 5:42 am

Our sincere condolences to the family, Tom was always a good neighbour of ours at Steel shows.

Tony Rankin · Post by **Tony Rankin** » 9 Jun 2017 6:34 am

I just received a cover from Tom this week. It is hard to believe he is gone. He was such a nice guy.

May God bless and comfort the family.

David Rupert · Post by **David Rupert** » 9 Jun 2017 8:09 am

I just saw this. I am nauseous!!!

I'm in shock......in fact I'm crying. He was more than a great friend to me. He had just sent me a nice birthday present last week. This is hitting hard.

I'll say more later.......

I'll miss you, Tom. Rest In Peace.

Lee Warren · Post by **Lee Warren** » 9 Jun 2017 8:40 am

Sad news indeed.
Sincere condolences to the family.

admin · Post by **b0b** » 9 Jun 2017 11:06 am

I am so sorry to hear this. I didn't know him well, but he was always a good man to do business with. My heart-felt condolences to his family.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 9 Jun 2017 1:52 pm

Sad news. Condolences

Clark Doughty · Post by **Clark Doughty** » 9 Jun 2017 2:02 pm

Sad news. Met Tom in Dallas a few times and I'm shocked about this news. Class guy....

Jim R. Harrison · Post by **Jim R. Harrison** » 9 Jun 2017 2:58 pm

Wow, what a shock! I came to know Tom through Ray Montee and we have been good friends since meeting in St. Louis some years ago. He surprised me last year while we were attending the TSGA Jam, even though he told me he would likely be there that year. As some mentioned, he went through a lot while caring for his ailing wife for a number of years. Sincerest condolences to his family. Kindest regards, Jim Harrison

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 9 Jun 2017 5:25 pm

So sorry to hear this...Tom was one of the good guys who gave up much of his last years to attend to his wife afflicted with dementia. I have D2F covers for all my pedal steels and amps. May he rest in peace.

Gary Cooper · Post by **Gary Cooper** » 10 Jun 2017 3:27 am

This is a total shock and very sad day. My deepest sympathy to all the family.

Jerry Berger · Post by **Jerry Berger** » 10 Jun 2017 1:04 pm

I just bought a PSG cover from Tom about two weeks ago. He asked me to send him a email when it arrived. He wanted to make sure that I was a satisfied customer. My condolences to the Palmer family.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 10 Jun 2017 3:30 pm

Tom was a dear friend, and we enjoyed discussing steel guitar, and business, and health issues, and just about everything two friends can discuss. He's been burdened for years with caring for his wife and his own health problems, and I was sure glad to see him at this year's Jamboree.

I am really saddened, reading this thread was an "oh NO!" moment. Another important person in the steel guitar world has left us, and unexpectedly.

Roger Dillingham · Post by **Roger Dillingham** » 10 Jun 2017 6:55 pm

It is with deep sadness I learned of Mr. Tom's passing. He undoubtedly was truly one of the "good guys" and a valuable asset to both the steel guitar community and the music business as well. His covers are one of the best and most innovative designs in protecting one's musical equipment. It was a blessing to have him among us and contribute so much in support and enthusiasm for love of all things steel guitar. May God bless his family and give them comfort during this time of loss. Roger

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 11 Jun 2017 1:53 am

I'm so sorry to hear that, my condolences.

Edward Rhea · Post by **Edward Rhea** » 11 Jun 2017 7:34 am

Heartbreaking news...Tom was always so kind to me and produced a superior product. Thanks so much for your friendship, Tom...

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 11 Jun 2017 6:59 pm

Very sad to hear of this, I am a long time user of his covers and he was a great guy to talk to. Condolences to the family

Clark Doughty · Post by **Clark Doughty** » 11 Jun 2017 7:36 pm

Anyone seen an obit for Tom?

Morton Kellas · Post by **Morton Kellas** » 12 Jun 2017 10:22 am

I just visited this section of the forum today only to be saddened by the devastating news about the loss of Tom, a friend and such a wonderful person. My heartfelt prayers go out to all of Tom's loved ones, Tom will be missed but never forgotten.

Dave Beaty · Post by **Dave Beaty** » 12 Jun 2017 11:10 am

Tom has been truly good to so many in this community.
He was man of quality and a genuine friend in every sense of the word.

We had many conversations about how really happy he has been in recent months to once again be able to play great music with people he truly enjoyed picking with. He said he had almost forgotten what a joy it was.
Playing the steel was a genuine passion for Tom and he loved his legion of friends in the steel community.
He is sorely missed.
Our deepest condolences to his personal family as well as his extended music family.

Dave and the Telonics crew

Rex Thomas · Post by **Rex Thomas** » 12 Jun 2017 5:52 pm

Oh no! It was a shocker to see this.

My deepest condolences to his family & friends.

Ivan Posa · Post by **Ivan Posa** » 12 Jun 2017 6:32 pm

My condolences to Toms family. I enjoyed chatting to him at the Dallas show and I have his covers on all my Steel gear and amps. RIP Tom.

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 12 Jun 2017 11:15 pm

I am sorry to hear this sad news. I bought an amp cover off of him awhile back and his customer service was as good as it gets. My condolences go out to Tom's family and friends.

Post by **Joey Ace** » 13 Jun 2017 5:15 am

So sorry to read this. Tom ran his business in a way that I wish everyone would.

I kept returning and recommended him to many others.

He left this world a better place.

Brian McGaughey · Post by **Brian McGaughey** » 13 Jun 2017 5:19 am

I had introduced Tom to my father 2 years ago as they lived in the same city and at that time they both had wives who had the same illness. Dad said Tom was just getting everything going well for himself after his wife passed last year. Based on the story my dad heard from Tom's son his passing was quick. What a shame. Every minute on earth is precious. Tom touched and helped my father. Rest In Peace, Tom.

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