RIP Tommy Dodd

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 6 Dec 2020 5:34 pm

Incredibly sad news, given what he has been through in the last 12 months and the progress he was making.... condolences to Donna and the family, RIP Big fella, I will miss you mate

Brian Straub · Post by **Brian Straub** » 6 Dec 2020 5:37 pm

Condolences to Donna and family. I met Tommy in 2011. He had a booth at the shows and we became friends. He sold some cool shirts and sold good picks as well. His setlist at the shows and numerous cds always contained songs you don't normally play on a steel. He always said the steel is for all kinds of music with a big southern grin. His energy and love of playing was inspiring. He will be missed. RIP Tommy.

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 6 Dec 2020 5:40 pm

I'm so sorry to hear about Tommy's passing. He was a gem.

My prayers and sympathies go out for Tommy, Donna and all friends and family.

Be with our Lord now Tommy.

Chris "Tiny" Olson

Wayne Morton · Post by **Wayne Morton** » 6 Dec 2020 5:45 pm

My thoughts and Prayers going out to Donna and family. Tommy was a wonderful man.

Jim R. Harrison · Post by **Jim R. Harrison** » 6 Dec 2020 6:25 pm

I'm very sorry to hear this news as I understood Tommy was making a good improvement in his health. Prayers to Donna and Tommy's family!!

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 6 Dec 2020 6:46 pm

This is so sad... words just fail me. I spoke with Tommy a month or two ago and he seemed so positive about everything. I'm just beyond sad about this.
Donna, my heart breaks for you... so did so much for him. You are the angel of all angels.
Rest in Peace, Big Guy...

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 6 Dec 2020 7:03 pm

I am so sorry to hear of his passing. We will lift Donna and their family up in prayer.

Justin Emmert · Post by **Justin Emmert** » 6 Dec 2020 7:12 pm

I met Tommy once while he was playing in the ATL airport. He was such a nice guy and player. Iâ€™m glad I got to meet him. Prayers for Donna and his family.

Wayne Franco · Post by **Wayne Franco** » 6 Dec 2020 7:17 pm

Both Donna and Tommy were good friends. Great folks I always got to talk to at the shows. The front of my Zum has a design Tommyhad made and had on one of his guitars. May he rest in peace. My condolences to Donna and the rest of the family.

Respectfully

Wayne and Brenda Franco

Neil Lang · Post by **Neil Lang** » 6 Dec 2020 7:19 pm

RIP Tommy. Prayers & condolences to Donna and the family!

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 6 Dec 2020 7:37 pm

Our deepest sympathies to Donna and family.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 6 Dec 2020 7:45 pm

This is devastating news. This one hits me hard. We had become good pals over many years of playing the shows together and Jane and I loved Tommy & Donna as family. They had been through so much over the past few years and we were hoping he'd pull through with flying colors. And now, to get this news, is terrible. Donna, Jane and I send our love and big hugs and sympathies to you and the rest of your dear family.

Allen Howington · Post by **Allen Howington** » 6 Dec 2020 8:05 pm

Donna I am so sorry for the loss of Tommy, he was loved by us all, and so are you. We still have his music to hold dear to our hearts and memories......

Duane Brown · Post by **Duane Brown** » 6 Dec 2020 8:07 pm

This is a hard one. The last time we talked Tommy was really positive. Donna we have you in our hearts and in our prayers.
Cyndy and Duane

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 6 Dec 2020 8:16 pm

Iâ€™m saddened to hear of Tommyâ€™s passing since he really appeared
to making great progress with the transplant he endured. My sincere condolences to Donna and the family. Prayers in healing for we shall meet again.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 6 Dec 2020 8:36 pm

George Kimery · Post by **George Kimery** » 6 Dec 2020 8:38 pm

Oh no. After all he's been through for months with his lung transplants and heart attack, this just isn't fair. He treated me like a best friend the first time I met him many years ago. I always looked forward to seeing him and hear him play at the steel shows. I will miss him. My condolences and prayers to Donna, his friends, and family. May he rest in peace.

Robert Rogers · Post by **Robert Rogers** » 6 Dec 2020 8:47 pm

This really breaks my heart. Tommy was a really good friend of mine and I'm really going to miss getting to see him. My wife and I will be praying for you Donna and the rest of the family. Rest in peace my friend

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 6 Dec 2020 8:48 pm

this is so sad. i have known tommy dodd for many years and played lots of music with him. i never learned to play the pedal guitar, but when tommy played, i always thought that if i ever could start over and go back 60 or so years and start out on the pedal steel...i would want to play like he did. i hope he has found rest and peace.

lastly, we should all have a supportive wife like donna dodd. my best to her and the dodd family.

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 6 Dec 2020 9:24 pm

Tommy has became a very close friend over the passed several years. He would ship his CD's and T-shirts and things to me for the Phoenix show and would (as a joke) pay me in T-shirts. What a great steel player, great person, but more that all that a great friend. Those many calls that start with " Hi Joe this is Tommy Dodd " were always a joy. R I P my friend until I see ya again.

Ted Tonjes · Post by **Ted Tonjes** » 6 Dec 2020 10:46 pm

Just heard the sad news that Tommy Dodd passed away. My sincere condolences and all the strength for the family.

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 6 Dec 2020 10:50 pm

what a year... very sad news. Tommy got my attention many years ago when he played Surfer Girl at the old Saluda SC show. seems Tommy always had a few tunes up his sleeve you weren't expecting. thanks for the inspiration Mr. Dodd. condolences to his family and friends.

Jim Cooley · Post by **Jim Cooley** » 6 Dec 2020 10:59 pm

Oh no. Tommy was always one player that I made sure to see at the Texas Jamboree. No one showed more pure joy while playing. He and Donna were always extremely gracious. Prayers for you and the family, Donna.

Steve Cattermole · Post by **Steve Cattermole** » 6 Dec 2020 11:07 pm

This news makes me real sad.I've been following him on the forum and I thought he was through the worst of it and getting better,so this is shocking.I'll miss his energy infused sets, but he left his mark on all of us.RIP TOMMY

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 7 Dec 2020 12:39 am

This devastating news.I had the pleasure of playing guitar behind Tommy a couple of times at the SWSGA show in Phoenix Az.I was living in Anchorage at the time,Tommy told me that he lived there when he was a kid"military...Donna my condolences,You were his world.
Godspeed Tommy.

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