Jerry Roller

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Post by Mike Vallandigham »

Terrible news today. RIP Jerry.

I was emailing him a few weeks ago about parts, he mentioned he was sick and was getting a covid test.

Seems surreal he's left us. Condolences to his friends and family.
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My condolences to his family and friends.
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Post by Bob Carlucci »

I come to this page most times I log on to SGF, and dread it every time... Just sad news after sad news.. RIP Jerry... .. bob
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A great guy and an asset to the steel guitar community.
Rest well, Jerry.
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A great guy and an asset to the steel guitar community.
Rest well, Jerry.
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Post by Jerry Lee Newberry »

Hated to hear this sad news. He will be greatly missed.
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Post by Wesley Medlen »

Sorry to hear this great man. God Bless. Wes
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Great guy that will be missed in the steel guitar community. RIP
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Very sad news.Jerry was a wonderful person and a great contributor to the steel guitar community. He will be greatly missed.
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Post by Larry Baker »

So sorry to hear this, Prayers for Carlene and all the families of Jerry. Rest in peace. You will surely be missed by all. Larry and Jean
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The world of pedal steel guitar just got a whole lot smaller! God's Blessings with the family and the hundreds and hundreds of friends.
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Post by Doug Earnest »

Heaven is a little nicer place today, and the earth is diminished.

Rest in Peace Jerry.
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Prayers for the family.
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Post by Greg Koenig »

I met Jerry through the forum. Like someone else said a friend to all Steel players. I had a few conversations with him about guitars and he was very generous with his knowledge. I managed to buy his fender triple neck from him and often think about his kindness when I play it. Prayers for Jerry and his family🙏
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Post by Bobby Boggs »

Greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. Glad he passed in peace and is no longer suffering.
Condolences to all his close friends and family.
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Post by gary pierce »

I wish my condolences for his family, Jerry was so kind whenever we would email.
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Post by Gene Haugh »

Didn't want to hear this on my 80th birthday, but at least I will be able to remember him!
One of my greatest thrills was when he ask me to sit in for him while they went on Vacation.
Condolences to the family. a great talent gone.
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Post by Benton Allen »

Another great asset and friend of the steel guitar community gone home to be with our Savior. We will all miss him. RIP my brother in Christ.
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Post by Henry Matthews »

So sorry about Jerry. He was a stand up guy with a wealth of knowledge musically and mechanically. He was always willing to share. I met Jerry many years ago at Hot Springs steel guitar show and always looked forward to visiting with him. He will be missed for sure and my sincere thoughts out to his family.
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My deepest sympathies to the Roller Family. My longtime friend is now in the presence of Jesus my Lord and Savior. A true gentlemen and early mentor for me. Our steel guitar family is growing a little bit smaller with such a huge loss for us all, especially Carlene and family.
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Post by Danny Letz »

So sorry. Jerry was my first call for many parts. A very good man to deal with.
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Jerry helped me out many times, a really great fellow. So sorry to hear this.
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R.I.P. buddy !!!
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RIP JERRY. TAUGHT ME MY FIRST SONG ON THE STEEL GUITAR. VERY GRACIOUS PERSON AND GENEROUS WITH HIS KNOWLEDGE. PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY..
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Prayers for the family. 🙏
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