Ben Jack

Ben ODell · Post by **Ben ODell** » 7 Nov 2009 7:39 am

Just got a call from friends telling me, Ben Jack passed away, in Arkansas yesterday at 1:00 pm.

Rest in Peace,,,,, "GOD HAS AQUIRED ANOTHER GREAT ONE"

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 7 Nov 2009 7:46 am

I'm sad to hear this news. Rip Ben.
Condolences to the family and close friends.

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 7 Nov 2009 8:55 am

So sad to hear this news! I've known Ben since the early 70's and he was always very polite. He was also one of the great players of steel guitar. My condolences to his wife Shirl and family. They came to our show in October of 2008 and really had a good time and they came for two days. Gonna miss you my Friend! Ray

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 7 Nov 2009 9:06 am

My condolences..

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 7 Nov 2009 11:29 am

Oh no, this is really sad. Ben was a good, good friend to me. I wish Shirl the best and am praying for her. Many condolences to the family.

Another reason why I hate opening "Gone Home."

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 7 Nov 2009 12:53 pm

Sorry to hear this. I just had correspondence with Ben a couple months ago.

He produced some of the finest steel guitar LPS ever, one was titled "Steel Trek," by his good friend the late Bob White.

May GOD give HIS peace to the family and friends.

Terry Wood

Jerry Knapper · Post by **Jerry Knapper** » 7 Nov 2009 3:20 pm

It was quite a surprise to hear of Ben's Passing today. Ben has been a very good friend and supporter of the steel guitar and entire music world. I have called on him for 22 years as a client and gained much respect for him during those years. I will miss him greatly. Carol and I will certainly be remembering Shirley and all those close to him who also have experienced this loss.

Ben Elder · Post by **Ben Elder** » 7 Nov 2009 3:38 pm

My condolences to the family. I'd had notions of seeking out Ben sometime when I was back visiting family "next door" in Oklahoma. B. Greg Jones' list of Scranton ZBs shows that this D-11 of mine was originally sold to Ben Jack in 1968. (Whether as a personal instrument or as a dealer, I don't know.)

Jerry Knapper · Post by **Jerry Knapper** » 7 Nov 2009 4:08 pm

REST IN PEACE BEN JACK
Today we mourn the loss of our beloved leader Ben Jack who unexpectedly passed away Friday November 6th. A graveside service for friends and family will be held at Gill Cemetary in Van Buren, AR at 2pm Monday November 9th. Flowers may be sent to Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Hwy., Van Buren, AR 72956 (479)474-5081. In lieu of flowers memoriums may be made to The American Cancer Society or any local animal shelter. Our stores in Fayetteville and Bentonville will both be closed Monday so that our employees can pay their respects. We resume normal business Tuesday at 10am

Bob Dell · Post by **Bob Dell** » 7 Nov 2009 4:45 pm

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Sorry for posting in the wrong section. I worked for Ben and he was a gentleman "DELUXE"! I have a very strong respect for Ben.
Sorry for my screw up. I'll try to watch it in the future.
Bob Dell

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 7 Nov 2009 5:28 pm

Another one of the good guys gone. This is indeed a sad time. May GOD bless, comfort and keep his family always. Jody.

Michael Breid · Post by **Michael Breid** » 7 Nov 2009 7:09 pm

Ben was such a great inspiration to fledging steel guitarists like myself. He once took me through his steel guitar museum at his store in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He told me what to look for when I bought a steel, and what improvements were made over the years. The brands to buy that the pros use. He was a wealth of steel guitar information. He always answered my dumbest questions, and always encouraged me to "go for it and stay with it". My deepest sympathy goes out to his family. I'll miss you a bunch buddy. RIP Mr. Ben.

Mike Spaeth · Post by **Mike Spaeth** » 8 Nov 2009 5:42 am

What a shock, I was just in the store last week.He will be missed.

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 8 Nov 2009 8:04 am

Ben was a super nice friend our ours. Rest in peace our friend and our condolences to his family.
...Roy and Barbara

Norma Jean Lucas · Post by **Norma Jean Lucas** » 8 Nov 2009 8:06 am

I too was saddened to hear of Ben's passing. I enjoyed visiting he and Shirley at the different conventions. My prayers goes out to Shirley and family. Just enjoy all the memories Ben has given to everyone. He was a true gentleman.

Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 8 Nov 2009 10:11 am

Sosad to hear this. Ben always cheered us all up and was one delightful person in this world. He will be missed. Condolences to all in his family and to Ben O'Dell and his family too for this loss.
Bill Stafford

Lana Rosselli · Post by **Lana Rosselli** » 8 Nov 2009 10:20 am

I haven't been on the Forum in a while. I'm scared to half the time. May the Lord comfort the family as they move thru these days without Ben.

Dana Stewart · Post by **Dana Stewart** » 8 Nov 2009 12:03 pm

We are saddened to hear this news. Our prayers will be with the family.

The Stewarts

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 8 Nov 2009 1:47 pm

may the Lord comfort the jack family at this sad time. bruce & lynn

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 9 Nov 2009 7:11 am

What a shock to find this out! Being from Fort Smith, Arkansas, Ben Jack became one of my early hero's along with Jerry Roller in the steel guitar world. The very first pedal steel guitar I owned, was a BeJay built by Ben. It was comparable to a Sho-Bud permanent. Ben always had time for me anytime we were in the area. He and Shirley are a class act of people, very real, very genuine! We have lost another treasure in the steel guitar world. Ben had done sessions at one time I think with Opry star Ray Pillow and others. My family and I send our deepest sympathies to Shirley and the rest of the Ben Jack family.
John Buffington and family

Reece Anderson · Post by **Reece Anderson** » 9 Nov 2009 4:06 pm

Ben was one of the finest men I have ever known. May God bring Sheryl comfort and peace in this time of great sorrow.

Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 10 Nov 2009 5:23 am

So sorry to hear this news. We have know Ben and Shirley for a LONG time. HE will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Family.

Donna & Jerry

Rob Parker · Post by **Rob Parker** » 10 Nov 2009 7:06 am

So sad,
Mr Ben was a great friend for many years. I was always glad to see him and chat with him.
The music world has lost another great one.
My thoughts and prayers for Miss Shirley, and their family ,and their family of friends.
Rest in peace Mr Ben.
RP...'come on in'...

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 11 Nov 2009 6:06 am

This is a shocker! I just found out about this. He was a good man. I hate that hear this.

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 12 Nov 2009 4:23 pm

Very sorry to hear of Ben's passing. Ben, as has been noted, was a very kind gentleman. He helped me with getting my very first amp at his store in Fort Smith back in '74. He will be missed. Carl

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