Gene Jones

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 13 Nov 2020 5:29 pm

We received a heart felt donation in remembrance of Gene Jones, a wonderful player and active forum member. Gene passed away in 2015, but his web site is still active at http://genejones.bizland.com/ and his prolific writings grace this place. Rest in peace, Gene.

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 14 Nov 2020 5:43 pm

Very nice to hear, I really miss Gene, he was a great guy!

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 14 Nov 2020 7:50 pm

Gene certainly seemed like a nice fellow who had a lot of country music and steel guitar history knowledge. I enjoyed reading all his posts immensely. RIP Gene.

Thanks for that lead b0b.

Sharon Jones ORoke · Post by **Sharon Jones ORoke** » 12 Dec 2020 10:29 am

Thank you for adding me to SGF. I'm Gene's daughter, not a steeler, but a steel guitar has always been part of my life thanks to Daddy.

From mashing his picks onto my 4-year-old sticky fingers an hour before a job, to riding with him to the 7-11 to test tubes for his amp, to sticking a headless Barbie doll to stop the Leslie from spinning in his Cord-A-Vox.

The best gift he ever gave me was asking if he could have a tiny little purse left over from Easter one year, snipping the straps off, and making it his pick and bar holder. I felt like I had really contributed!

Of course, as time went on, the toys got fancier. But in his Rollins seat, which I was looking through before giving it to another steeler, guess what I found? A little girl's "purse" with vintage picks and bar still inside....

My Dad and Mom's love story was one for the history books-63 years. My mother passed away almost five years after Dad on January 28, 2020, and her last night on this Earth was quite long. Hospice was keeping her comfortable, but she was still restless even though semi-conscious.

I got out my smart phone, queued up my Dad's version of September Song, and she passed away peacefully listening to the one person she was so anxious to see again.

Now he's steeling in Heaven, and Mom's doing that little subtle sway she always did as she listens....

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 12 Dec 2020 10:52 am

Bittersweet story Sharon. Condolences on losing your Dad and Mom and beautiful memories of their life with you.
Welcome.....Peace and comfort wishes for you.

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 12 Dec 2020 2:23 pm

What a wonderful heart warming story from Sharon. You had fabulous parents and a proper introduction to real country music. God bless you for sharing this story with us.

Greg Forsyth · Post by **Greg Forsyth** » 12 Dec 2020 2:34 pm

Thanks for sharing your story, Sharon and also thanks for your Father's and family's generousity.

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 14 Dec 2020 5:48 am

Nice story Sharon, I think I heard that your fathers website is still functional, if so maybe you could add it to your posts at the bottom like a lot of members have their equipment or quotes.

I always liked the stories he had of his family during the dust bowl and his early days with Conway.

Have a great holiday!

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 14 Dec 2020 10:07 am

Thank you Sharon. Your dad was very kind for answering my questions on this forum.

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 14 Dec 2020 2:26 pm

Thank you for sharing your warm memories and story Sharon. I can remember when Gene became ill and was in his fleeting time and appreciated all the "forumites" relationships. God speed, til we meet again. As I recall he was from OK where my mama is from.

Sharon Jones ORoke · Post by **Sharon Jones ORoke** » 15 Dec 2020 12:06 pm

Thank you all for the warm replies! I have added Dad's website to my profile, but for now:

http://genejones.bizland.com

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 15 Dec 2020 3:29 pm

Thanks Sharon, It warms my heart to see his site again, Have a Merry Christmas!

Take the time to look through Gene's website, so much cool stuff, on a quick search, Jesse Ed Davis playing with Gene and Conway, man, he lived a full exciting life!

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 15 Dec 2020 7:29 pm

Gene was a gentleman, and a very interesting one at that with many varied life experiences that he wrote about here on the forum. I once met him at the Dallas Steel Guitar Convention and it was a real pleasure.....I (we all) miss Gene......