Jody Sanders

Tommy Alexander · Post by **Tommy Alexander** » 16 Apr 2012 2:39 am

Well, I just heard the sad news about Jody Burl; it is a sad day for steel players.
I have known Jody about 15 years and like everyone else, he was a gentleman and a friend of all; he will be sadly missed.
What a turnout for the concert there will be playing for the Lord; the ultimate Steel Guitar Convention.
Rest in Peace, Jody "Burl" Sanders.

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 16 Apr 2012 3:37 am

Jody will truely be missed. He was a close friend for quite some time. I am happy that he is now not hurting anymore but sad that the evil cancer had to take him.

Adair Torres · Post by **Adair Torres** » 16 Apr 2012 4:10 am

So sorry. My deepest condolences to all of his family and friends.

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 16 Apr 2012 4:20 am

This is sad news; may he rest in peace!

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 16 Apr 2012 4:34 am

Jody was among the first true pals I made when I joined theTSGA over 20 years ago. Once again I post with a heavy heart. See ya down the road, jody Burhl.

Danny Naccarato · Post by **Danny Naccarato** » 16 Apr 2012 5:02 am

I first met Jody in 1985 at the first TSGA Jamboree. Every year after that, he would always smile and visit for a bit. I recall buying a "cassette tape" he had put out some time back then, and remember really enjoying his version of "I Can See Clearly Now". I will need to try to find that tape, which is probably packed away somewhere.

I think a few on here summed it up real well. A true Texas Gentleman. I missed seeing him this year, and will at future TSGA shows. Rest in Peace Jody.

Danny

Lee Barber · Post by **Lee Barber** » 16 Apr 2012 6:09 am

Just a few pictures of Jody

Jody's Picture off Facebook

Jody and his Pedalmaster doing what he loved!

Picture of Jody off the Magnolia, TX city council page where Jody was a Councilman

Paul Polish · Post by **Paul Polish** » 16 Apr 2012 6:52 am

Dee and I are so sorry to hear this sad news. Now Jody is playing in the ANGEL Band.
God rest his soul.
He was a true friend and a Gentleman. Jody, you will be missed. Another friend of the Steel guitar world gone.
Our sincere condolences to his family.
Paul and Dee

Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 16 Apr 2012 7:42 am

I didn't know Jody like most but his kind words and smile were always appreciated. Jody gave me the knick name of "The Missouri Flash" Nothing but love and respect to the Texas Gentleman and prayers and thoughts for his family and friends. RIP my friend....

Bob Kindy · Post by **Bob Kindy** » 16 Apr 2012 7:44 am

Just lost one of my best friends in the steel world. He helped me get through some hard times 21 years ago. I loved this man. Rest in peace my friend. My prayers go out for Georga and family.

Raymond Keller · Post by **Raymond Keller** » 16 Apr 2012 7:48 am

Our prayers go out to the Saunders family for their loss. Jody will be missed by all . Ray and Shirley Keller

Ray Jenkins · Post by **Ray Jenkins** » 16 Apr 2012 10:03 am

Jody played years ago at my uncle Red's Circle 8 Ranch on the Aldeine Mail RD for the rodeo dances.I worked for my uncle then but never met Jody untill I started going to the Dallas shows.A real gentelman and great M.C.We will miss you Jody.Rest in heavenly peace.

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 16 Apr 2012 10:14 am

My condolences to Jody's family..
Hook

frank rogers · Post by **frank rogers** » 16 Apr 2012 2:42 pm

RIP Jody.... John 5:28, See ya then.

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 16 Apr 2012 3:14 pm

What can anyone say about Jody Sanders that isn't a credit to him as a friend and fellow steeler.
He will be missed by many steel guitar players and friends. See 'ya down the cloud Jody.Your earthly road is complete.

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 16 Apr 2012 3:55 pm

Very sad news, he will be missed by us all....

David & Red

Robbie Primm · Post by **Robbie Primm** » 16 Apr 2012 4:48 pm

Jody was one of the first to welcome and introduce me at my first TSGA show I played on.Always a true gentleman to my wife and my mother, as all true fellows and brothers should be!!!!! You will be missed!

Wayne Morton · Post by **Wayne Morton** » 16 Apr 2012 4:57 pm

Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. Rest in Peace my friend.

Jeremiah Hanley · Post by **Jeremiah Hanley** » 16 Apr 2012 6:13 pm

Our hearts go out to the family at this difficult time! May the Lord give you strength and comfort!

Jerry Knapper · Post by **Jerry Knapper** » 16 Apr 2012 7:54 pm

We're losing so many friends I think I know as many that are gone as I do left here. Jody was such a gentleman and friend. He and his contribution will be missed greatly. Thank the Lord for the good contributions Jody left behind for us to remember him by.

Steve Alcott · Post by **Steve Alcott** » 16 Apr 2012 7:56 pm

This news, while not unexpected, saddens me greatly. Jody was one of the first people at my first TSGA jamboree to go out of his way to make someone with New York, NY on his badge feel welcome. From then on, each time we attended, we were greeted like old friends. TSGA won't be the same. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and his many friends.

Buddie Hrabal · Post by **Buddie Hrabal** » 17 Apr 2012 4:27 am

A true gentleman and a good friend and a great diplomat for steel guitar. May he rest in peace.

Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 17 Apr 2012 5:16 am

Condolences to all in his wonderful family. I will miss my friend. Rest in peace, Jody. Go with God.
Bill Stafford

Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 17 Apr 2012 5:52 am

Sorry sorry to read this. RIP Jody....

Tom Campbell · Post by **Tom Campbell** » 17 Apr 2012 5:58 am

Jody sold me my first steel guitar bar (Dunlop) when he worked at a music store in Conroe, Tx. The store didn't have it in stock, so when it came in, he personally delivered it to me at one of the early Southeast TX Steel Club meets...held at an old dancehall just outside of Tomball, Tx.
See you on the other side my friend.

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