Billy Carr passed at 1:00 this morning (7/21/21) from COVID

Winston Street · Post by **Winston Street** » 21 Jul 2021 4:29 pm

Billy Carr, a great steel guitarist from Seminary, Miss. will be missed by all his friends that new him from Bill Staffords Deep South Steel Guitar Convention in Gulport, MS.. Billy was 64 years old and a friend of mine since before he started playing steel. His Dad, Bill Carr was a fine steel player also.

Billy loved John Hughey's playing and could play most of Papa John's stuff note for note. I remember him posting a comment on here once that as long as he breathed that John Hughey's style would never die.

I heard from a reliable source, actually a doctor, that Billy had been diagnosed with COVID and he wouldn't let them admit him in the hospital so they sent him home. Dont know what day that was tho but he passed at 1:00 this A.M.

All of you please keep Billy's wife Glenda in your prayers.
Winston Street

Jim Fogle · Post by **Jim Fogle** » 21 Jul 2021 5:17 pm

Terrible news. Thank you for taking time to share it with the forum. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.

My thoughts and prayers to Glenda and the rest of Billy's family and friends.

Andy Jones · Post by **Andy Jones** » 21 Jul 2021 5:19 pm

This is just terrible news!I always looked forward to talking to him and seeing him play at Gulfport and anywhere else I could go to hear him play.He was giant in my opinion.

I bought my first guitar from Billy.I later bought two amps and a volume pedal from also.He always treated me right.

I'll certainly be praying for Glenda in the days ahead.

Leon Champion · Post by **Leon Champion** » 21 Jul 2021 6:23 pm

R I P MY Friend . I always enjoyed talking with Billy and listening to him play in Gulf Port ,and following him on Facebook PRAYERS FOR Glenda,and family .

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 21 Jul 2021 6:58 pm

Such sad news. Rest in peace with our Precious Lord dear friend. Our prayers will continue for his wife Glenda and the family.
....Roy and Barbara

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 22 Jul 2021 3:47 am

My prayers to Billy and his family. May he rest in peace.

Eddie Freeman · Post by **Eddie Freeman** » 22 Jul 2021 6:39 am

So sorry to hear this, bought a couple of steels from him, always tried to give the house away in extras. May God bless his family through all this.

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 22 Jul 2021 6:44 am

I am truly sorry to hear this. Billy has been a friend for many years and he was really one of the good guys.

RIP

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 22 Jul 2021 8:07 am

Sad news. Condolences.

COVID is bad. I lost a brother to COVID last January.

Robert Harper · Post by **Robert Harper** » 22 Jul 2021 8:40 pm

I bought my Emmons from Billy. He was a fine Gentleman.

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 23 Jul 2021 4:23 am

So sorry to hear this. RIP Billy.

Tommy Shown · Post by **Tommy Shown** » 24 Jul 2021 7:27 am

I saw that he passed Darlene Bailey's Facebook page last night
He at the feet of God. Lord, I pray you welcome Mr. Billy and you have that mansion ready. I also pray you send angels for his family, Give them
comfort and peace, Amen

Danny Harrell · Post by **Danny Harrell** » 27 Jul 2021 8:29 am

I just saw this, it is heartbreaking news. Billy was my friend. We met many years ago when my friend R.J. Buras had the Fish Camp. We played many times together there and at the Gulfport Show. He was one of the best players I had been around. Over the years I have bought strings, amps, and other things from Billy. Always honest and straight up. He was an all around good guy and friend. During the last Gulfport show before Covid he shared his slot with us. It was always an honor to play on stage with him. Brenda and I will miss him. We will be praying for Glenda.

Winston Street · Post by **Winston Street** » 28 Jul 2021 11:50 am

I'm sure Billy would really appreciate all the complements you guys have heaped on him. He will be missed sorely by all of us I'm sure.

He was certainly fair on his prices on his equipment and other supplies. I've actually seen him go in the hole on some of his sales just to keep a customer satisfied.

RIP my good friend.

Winston

billy tam · Post by **billy tam** » 30 Jul 2021 11:33 am

I only met Billy a couple of times but heard him in Gulfport a couple of years ago. Fine player and fine person from friends who knew him better than I. Prayers for family and friends.
Billy

Casey Lowmiller · Post by **Casey Lowmiller** » 8 Aug 2021 12:33 pm

I got my first modern pedal steel (a used Carter-Starter) from Billy and he treated me so great. Not only was it a killer deal, but he threw in so many extras and was so pleasant to deal with. I had hoped to meet him in person some dayâ˜¹ï¸

Chris Templeton · Post by **Chris Templeton** » 9 Aug 2021 3:44 am

I never had the chance to meet Billy, but I feel like I know him through all his posts on the forum over the years.
I wish everyone well during this mourning period.

Winston Street · Post by **Winston Street** » 10 Aug 2021 8:48 am

Chris and Casey almost everyone that dealt with Billy would tell you what great deals he would give you with his sales. I never thought he was making much on his sales but evidently he was satisfied with it. He would do anything he could to further the popularity of the pedal steel.
Thanks for your comments, I know he would appreciate them

Winston

Clay King · Post by **Clay King** » 11 Aug 2021 3:11 pm

Sorry to hear, these are some challenging times.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 12 Aug 2021 10:30 am

Sorry to hear this very sad news

RIP Billy

Dwight Lewis · Post by **Dwight Lewis** » 16 Aug 2021 11:37 pm

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Rex Lindsey · Post by **Rex Lindsey** » 10 Sep 2021 11:47 am

So sorry to hear of Billy's death.

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