Buck Grantham

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Reggie Duncan
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I am sad to report that Mr. Buck Grantham passed away this morning. RIP
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I just got off the phone from a 30 minute conversation with Mitzi.

She said that Buck went peacefully.

Continue your prayers for Mitzi.
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Prayers and our condolences for her, family and all friends.
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My prayers for family and friends.
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Post by Jerry Lee Newberry »

I talked to Mitzi one day this week and she said it wouldn’t be long. He was a wonderful man and I know he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for Mitzi and all the Family.
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A bunch of powerful prayers up for Mitzi and family..
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Prayers for Mr. Buck and family .R I P my friend.
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Buck Grantham

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Buck passed peacefully in the loving arms of His wife of almost 74 years, Mitzi. What an example of True Love.
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Post by Danny Harrell »

Buck was so influential to so many of us, like part of his family. He helped me so many times with tone, licks, contacts, and many other ways. When he and Ms. Mitzi would come to our show every month, he would sit in his reserved seat on the front row, right in front of me….talk about pressure lol. The Evans rack that I use today is a result of Buck helping me to get it from John Hughey. He was a dear friend to Brenda and I. A mentor, a coach, player, friend, we will miss him dearly. Ms. Mitzi called me earlier and we talked for awhile, these are good people and had friends all over the world. Ms. Mitzi took photos everywhere they went and shared them. Buck was admired and respected throughout the country.Please keep Ms. Mitzi and the family in your prayers.
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Love and prayers to Mitzi and their families.
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Post by Terry Wood »

Prayers and our condolences to Mrs. Mitzi and the Family and his many friends. Buck was a great Guy and great musician. I always enjoyed working with him on stage and listening to him play music. RIP Buck!
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Post by Curt Shoemaker »

Condolences to Mitzi and family. Buck was an extraordinary individual. When playing a show, Buck was always sitting up front with always that encouraging look.
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Post by Walter Stettner »

So sorry to read the final news...

My prayers and condolences to Mitzi and the family.

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Post by Paul King »

Not only a great player but a first class gentleman as well. I remember what Buck told me about steel shows. He said I like to play and the music but the fellowship means more. I have to agree. Buck will certainly be missed.
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Post by Craig Stock »

Best wishes to Mitzi and family.during this hard time but Buck was a man of faith! That means a lot!
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RIP Buck
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Post by Ben Rubright »

Sure miss Buck and Mitzi at the Sunday Morning Church Service at the TSGA Jamboree....Russ Hicks too.
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Post by Roger Osbourn »

Oh my goodness. I've been dreading this day for years.I knew it would happen someday. Buck was our headliner many times at the Siloam Springs Show. Delores and I loved that precious man with all our hearts as most everyone did as well. My emotions a very worn of late. I found out a lifelong friend died yesterday and my son's been in the hospital with a blood infection for a week and now this. I need to pray. Mitzi, we love you dear. Peace and blessing to your family. Roger & Delores Osbourn
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May You R.I.P. Mr Granthman and may your loved ones be Blessed.J.R. Rose
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So sorry to hear. Comfort and peace for his family at this time.
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Post by Michael McGee »

Go rest high on that mountain, dear friend. We'll jam some more later down the line. Prayers and condolences to Mitzi and family.
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Post by Joe Rogers »

Buck truly loved steel guitar, it was more than evident in his entire demeanor. He had a finesse that you don't run across every day. I really wish I could have spent more time with him. My heart and prayers go out to Mrs. Mitzi as well as family and friends. 🙏 🙏🙏

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Post by scott murray »

I'll never forget attending my first big steel show in Knoxville and of all the world class players in the house that weekend, Buck Grantham touched me in a way no one else did. pure heart and soul.

thank you Buck.
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Image We met Buck and his wife at the last St. Louis show, enjoyed visiting with them, enjoyed his set with the band. Remembered that I had this photo taken there. We treasure that memory!
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Post by Walter Stettner »

So sorry to hread the sad news. Buck was a true gentleman, he will be missed by all of us.

My condolences and prayers to Mitzi and the family.

RIP, Buck

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