Obit: Bob Paisley (29 Nov 2004)

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Paisley (29 Nov 2004)
From: GUEST,Marinus Snippe, Netherlands
Date: 10 Dec 04 - 02:12 PM

Could not believe it true. Its been a while now since we talked and played. Bob was over in Holland with his fine band when he learned us about his way of playing bluegrass.

Our regards go out to his wife Vivian and the 'kids'. It won't be the same anymore.

The Alabama Country Boy's
Marinus, Gerard, Albert

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Paisley (29 Nov 2004)
From: jeffp
Date: 03 Dec 04 - 08:36 AM

On Sunday, December 5, from 10am-1pm EST, WAMU 88.5 FM, Ray Davis will present a tribute to Bob Paisley. You can listen online at www.wamu.org.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Paisley
From: GLoux
Date: 02 Dec 04 - 09:41 AM

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

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Paisley
From: open mike
Date: 02 Dec 04 - 04:38 AM

http://www.bluegrassmusic.com/index.php?issue=6942&em192=6943_0__0_~0~445_-1
The band will carry on, I trust. Looks like he has a couple of sons
who continue to play...

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Paisley
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 09:11 PM

Bob Paisley was such a nice man and put together a terrific traditional bluegrass band which includes two of his sons. He taught them well, and the band will continue to be great. Southern Grass is driving, rock solid bluegrass of the finest kind. His son Dan Paisley has one of the best bluegrass voices I've ever heard, and I was amazed to discover in a conversation with him that this man with so much talent sells appliances at Sears during the slow months!

Bob seemed to be a gentleman and he was certainly a trooper. He had been fighting this illness for years. We saw him perform last Labor Day at Delaware Valley River Gap festival in NJ, and just this past Labor Day at Thomas Point Beach in Maine.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Paisley
From: PennyBlack
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 07:23 PM

He certainly was here in the UK. A sad loss

PB

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Paisley
From: Amos
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 06:01 PM

Sorry to hear it, Skipper. A good man gone.


A

Subject: Obit: Bob Paisley
From: kendall
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 05:27 PM

Sad news for the bluegrass folks, Bob Paisley, of the Southern Grass died this morning after a long battle with cancer. Don't know if he was known in Europe, but he was well known here.