Here is Bob's Obituary:

James R. PAISLEY
James R. Paisley, Sr.

"Bob" Age 73 of Landenberg, PA passed away Monday, November 29, 2004, at his home.

He was the husband of Vivian M. O'Connor Paisley, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.

Born in Landenberg, he was the son of the late J. Herchel and Jessie L. Williams Paisley.

As a veteran, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Bob was an internationally recognized bluegrass musician, touring extensively throughout Europe, Canada, Asia and the United States.

He performed at the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter and the Royal visit of Princess Anne of Great Britain.

He was a Pioneer Award recipient of the Country Music Associations of America, a member of the Eastern Shore Bluegrass Association, the Brandywine Friends of Old time Music and the International Bluegrass Music Association.

He was a member of New London Masonic Lodge #545 F&AM.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by 5 children, James R., Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Landenberg, Michael and his wife, Tammy, of Nottingham, Danny and his wife, Barbara, of Clayton, DE, Donna Paisley of Ocean View, DE and Kay Paisley-Hoover and her husband, Mark, of Landenberg.

Other survivors include 4 siblings, Lillian Robbins, Margaret Hopkins, Raymond Paisley and Vernon Paisley, all of Landenberg; 10 grandchildren, Rebecca and Kenneth Rinehimer, both of Oxford, Jennifer and Ken Berry, both of Goldendale, WA, Kyle, Allen and Heather Paisley, all of Nottingham, Kelsey and Neena Oli, both of Ocean View, DE and Ryan Paisley of Clayton, DE; and 2 great grandchildren, Tucker Coons and Koby Berry, both of Goldendale, WA.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 2 brothers, Donald Paisley and Joseph Paisley; and 1 sister, Faye Paisley.

Family and friends are invited to attend his Life Celebration from 6:30-8:30 pm with a Masonic service at 7:30 pm on Thursday, December 2, and from 10-11 am on Friday, December 3, at the West Grove United Methodist Church, 300 N. Guernsey Rd., West Grove, PA.

A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, December 3, at the church.

Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery, 424 N. Union St., Kennett Square, PA.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Compassionate Care Hospice, 5610 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington, DE 19808.

Arrangements by the CLEVELAND & GOFUS FUNERAL HOME, Avondale, PA "A Life Celebration Home" 610-268-2166
[published 12/01/2004]

-Greg