Fred (phred) Shannon

admin · Post by **b0b** » 10 Jun 2014 7:48 pm

I just received this sad news from Fred Shannon's granddaughter:

Kimberlee Shannon-Haslem wrote:I am sorry to say that my grandfather Fred (phred) Shannon has passed away on June 6th. I know that he really enjoyed the forum and he loved to post about his passion to play. We will be holding his memorial in Boyd Tx, this Saturday but I felt it was necessary to contact you guys. My papa didn't really have much family left so i know he looked to you guys as family so I just wanted to give you guys an update.

Phred's last Forum post, made last July, was quite poignant:

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... t=#2112648.

Phred was a good citizen of this Forum. I never met him in person, but I will not forget him. He projected a real positive attitude online.

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 10 Jun 2014 7:57 pm

Seemed to me like Phred never had a bad word to say about anyone. I wish I'd had a chance to meet him in person. My condolences to Kimberlee and everyone else who loved him.

Malcolm McMaster · Post by **Malcolm McMaster** » 10 Jun 2014 9:49 pm

So sorry to hear of Phred's passing, never met him but had many emails between us after I bought his old Millenium.I will think of you every time I play it Phred .Rest in peace my friend, my thoughts are with your family.

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 10 Jun 2014 10:01 pm

This is really sad news. This Forum was a better place because of guys like Phred. We have never met in person but exchanged e-mails over the years. What a nice and humble person he was. My condolences go out to his family.

RIP my friend!

Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria

Billy Murdoch · Post by **Billy Murdoch** » 10 Jun 2014 11:54 pm

Phred was one of those guys who was always there,a true cornerstone of the Forum.His posts were always informative and civil.
We have lost a gem of a man
Rest in peace Phred.
Billy

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 11 Jun 2014 2:17 am

Phred helped me through my bout with cancer with his encouraging e-mails. Sad to hear of his passing.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 11 Jun 2014 2:18 am

Sorry to hear of Phred's passing.
I did not know him but I did read all of his posts
here on the steel forum.
R.I.P. & my condolences to his family.
Ron

Dickie Whitley · Post by **Dickie Whitley** » 11 Jun 2014 2:21 am

As others have said, I always enjoyed his posts and his humor, my sincere condolences to his family and friends. We lost another good one.

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 11 Jun 2014 2:23 am

Rest in peace my friend..

Post by **Joey Ace** » 11 Jun 2014 2:53 am

I only knew him on line, but always enjoyed his company.
RIP, Brother Phred.

Jerry Van Hoose · Post by **Jerry Van Hoose** » 11 Jun 2014 4:25 am

I am truly saddened by the news of Fred's (phred's) passing. Kimberlee, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May your papa rest in peace.

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 11 Jun 2014 5:13 am

I always enjoyed Fred's post, we will miss him.

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 11 Jun 2014 5:52 am

so so sorry to hear this...R I P ole friend..

Zeke Cory · Post by **Zeke Cory** » 11 Jun 2014 6:16 am

Fred helped us all here alot. He will be sadly missed. Our sincere condolences.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 11 Jun 2014 6:28 am

That's a real shame. I never met him, but I always enjoyed reading what he wrote. My condolences to his family and his many friends.

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 11 Jun 2014 6:38 am

I met Phred down at the Dallas show a couple of years ago. A man with CLASS. R.I.P. my friend.

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 11 Jun 2014 6:41 am

Fred was a great guy and we horse traded a few Fender 400s. So sorry to hear of his passing. The Lord's comfort to his family.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 11 Jun 2014 6:44 am

I always enjoyed seeing Phred at the Dallas show. He always had a big smile on his face for everyone. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.

Jim

Ray Harrison · Post by **Ray Harrison** » 11 Jun 2014 7:13 am

Phred was a one of a kind type guy. Really easy to get to know and I always enjoyed our visits, at shows, on-line or on phone.
Our condolences to Dovie and the family.

Joshua Grange · Post by **Joshua Grange** » 11 Jun 2014 7:26 am

Though I never met him in person. I felt as though I knew him from his posts on the forum. This is such sad news. His voice will be missed!

Mike Wheeler · Post by **Mike Wheeler** » 11 Jun 2014 8:52 am

So sad to hear of Fred's passing. I didn't know him personally, but always enjoyed his respectful, and kind, posts.

May he rest in peace and eternal joy. God bless you Fred for your service to our country.

Jim Means · Post by **Jim Means** » 11 Jun 2014 9:19 am

I was so sorry to open the forum today and see this news. Unfortunately, I never got to meet Phred, but I always really enjoyed his posts and his insights. Such a nice presence on the forum. May God comfort his family and close friends.

Jim in Missouri

Larry Rafferty · Post by **Larry Rafferty** » 11 Jun 2014 10:16 am

So sad to read this news today. Phred was a fine gentleman with a great sense of humor.
I only met him on line, but Bobbe Seymour told me that he had never met a nicer man.
RIP Phred, and may you and Bobbe renew an old friendship.
My sincere condolences to the Shannon family.

Jim Keeney · Post by **Jim Keeney** » 11 Jun 2014 11:31 am

Fred will be missed. Our condolences to his family.
Jim & Linda

Chris Boyd · Post by **Chris Boyd** » 11 Jun 2014 12:52 pm

RIP Phred and thanks for being such a positive spirit here and everywhere..

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