Jeff Newman Passes

Tommy Butler · Post by **Tommy Butler** » 7 Apr 2004 3:12 pm

Jeff Newman crashed his plane near his home today. Totally unbelievable. I am freaked out.

Tommy Butler · Post by **Tommy Butler** » 7 Apr 2004 3:23 pm

An ultra light aircraft made a crash landing Wednesday in Wilson Count killing the pilot.

The crash happened near Lebanon on Poplar Hill and Tracy Road in the Lynnwood community.
Official news from local carrier is:

Jeff Newman of Lebanon was killed.

The FAA said the unregistered aircraft crashed around 4 p.m. at a small airport. They will head up the investigation.

www.newschannel5.com

Post by **Joey Ace** » 7 Apr 2004 4:13 pm

Jeff lived life on his own terms. He died doing something he loved.
Not bad compared to some of the alternatives.
I won't be alone missing him.

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Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 7 Apr 2004 4:16 pm

unbelievable

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 7 Apr 2004 4:17 pm

Please Please tell me this is not true. Not the Jeff Newman we all know and love so much.

Larry Behm

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 7 Apr 2004 5:20 pm

This is terrible. I think I'm going to cry.

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 7 Apr 2004 5:22 pm

This is Horrible news....My prayers go out to Fran and the family.....al

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Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 7 Apr 2004 5:25 pm

WOW!!!!This is unbelievable!!!...What a shame..He has left us way too early & he will be missed by many...May God be with his family in their time of need..Ron

Joe Alterio · Post by **Joe Alterio** » 7 Apr 2004 5:26 pm

Nicholas Dedring · Post by **Nicholas Dedring** » 7 Apr 2004 5:26 pm

Can't express how sorry I am for Mr. Newman's family. I didn't know the man personally, but he helped me with his work getting to learn to play.

We are all poorer for this, and a talent and a light goes from us.

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 7 Apr 2004 5:28 pm

How could a guy with so much life go so soon? Condolences to Fran Newman. Yes, indeed, Jeff will be missed by those of us who knew him and future steel guitarists who will meet him via his steel guitar courses and music. Tasteful player, outstanding teacher, and a real character. steve

Don McClellan · Post by **Don McClellan** » 7 Apr 2004 5:28 pm

Very, very sad. Terrible news. We all love Jeff Newman.

Ronnie Miller · Post by **Ronnie Miller** » 7 Apr 2004 5:33 pm

Ginger and I have known Jeff, and Fran for many years. This is a sad day for us.
Ronnie & Ginger Miller

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 7 Apr 2004 5:38 pm

Very sad news! His courses had a profound influence on my playing. I owe the man a lot! May he rest in peace! My sympathies to the family! Bob

Bill Ford · Post by **Bill Ford** » 7 Apr 2004 5:53 pm

Such a great loss for the steel guitar world, met Jeff on several occasions, great guy..

Prayers for Fran and the family.

Bill

Don McClellan · Post by **Don McClellan** » 7 Apr 2004 6:00 pm

Jeff Newman contributed so much to the careers of so many of us its immeasurable. He made learning to play pedal steel guitar so much fun and so cool. He held our hands and babied us through the rough times with this instrument. I made many life-long friendships at the Newman Seminars. Rest in peace, Jeff. Don McClellan

Rex Thomas · Post by **Rex Thomas** » 7 Apr 2004 6:08 pm

NO!!!!!!!!!!!! Stunned & saddened.

Richard Tipple · Post by **Richard Tipple** » 7 Apr 2004 6:12 pm

Jeff was my mentor from day one, many times when Im on stage,I can just see & hear Jeff in my head, reminding me to do this & that.
I will miss jeff dearly and never forget his teachings.
Rest in peace my brother & go with god

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 7 Apr 2004 6:23 pm

Total shock. May My Lord be with the family and all of us in this great community.

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 7 Apr 2004 6:29 pm

This is just so unbelievably sad. What a loss.

Andy Zahnd · Post by **Andy Zahnd** » 7 Apr 2004 6:39 pm

How sad! A big hole opens and there is nowbody who can take his place in this world.... what a sad day! My feelings go to Fran and the Family

Jack Francis · Post by **Jack Francis** » 7 Apr 2004 6:47 pm

I'm in shock,,what a loss!
My prayers go out to Fran and thier family.

chas smith · Post by **chas smith** » 7 Apr 2004 7:17 pm

Oh no.

Miguel e Smith · Post by **Miguel e Smith** » 7 Apr 2004 7:26 pm

Our prayers go out to the entire family. A true pioneer and dedicated trailblazer for our industry and a class act...that's Jeff.

Mike and Teriney Smith

Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 8 Apr 2004 4:18 am

Is there ever anything a person can say to adequately express our feelings and loss at times like these ? I think not !!