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Ask Jimmy** Another Cowboy Lost **
I was just informed by Beth Petty (Manager - The Hank Williams Museum) that R.D. "Sonny" Norred has passed away.
My best wishes go out to his family & friends...and God-Speed to you "Sonny." Below is from Beth:
Robert D. Norred
January 16, 1910-October 25, 2009
Robert D. Norred died Sunday October 25, 2009.
He was married to Margaret White Norred for 32 years.
R. D. died in a nursing home with his wife at his side as she had been everyday for the 3 months he was there.
Visitation is Monday Oct. 26 at Alabama Funeral Home in Dadeville, AL 6:30-9:00pm and funeral services will be held at the Memory Gardens (Next to the funeral home) 2:00 Tuesday Oct 27, 2009.
Prayers are with you Miss Margaret.
Mail your cards to:
Margaret Norred
189 Cardinal Road
Dadeville, AL 36853
Beth J. Petty, Manager
Hank Williams Museum
118 Commerce Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-262-3603
www.TheHankWilliamsMuseum.com
**2nd Volume of Hank's "Unreleased" Coming!!**
The second helping of Hank Williams and the Drifting Cowboys's is being release by Time-Life on Nov. 3, 2009.
**Another Drifting Cowboy Passes**
I was sad to hear of the passing of steel-guitar legend, Don "Shag" Helms on August 11, 2008. He was 81. Shag not only played with Hank & The Drifting Cowboys, but also Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, The Wilburn Brothers, and Hank Jr...just to name a few.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. He will be greatly missed! Sincerely, Nathan.
Some News Coverage
"Don Helms, Steel Guitarist for Hank Williams, Dies" (CMT.com; Aug. 11, 2008)
"Famed Steel Guitarist Dead at 81" (WSMV.com; Aug. 11, 2008)
Magazine Ending Publication
After their December 2008 issue the great magazine Yesterday's Memories is will no longer be published. Its' owner and editor Steve Maze has printed many Hank Williams and Drifting Cowboys related articles over the years and has contributed greatly to recording the stories of The Cowboys. He leaves to concentrate on his family and other writing projects.
I wish much luck and success with his future endeavors.
Thanks Steve for everything!! ~ Nathan.
Ask Jimmy
With the passing of our friend Jimmy Porter, so does the Ask Jimmy section of this website. It was a amazing honor to assist Jimmy in telling his part of the "Hank Williams and Drifting Cowboys" story. I know he personally loved hearing and answering the questions that you sent in. He told me this all the time.
From myself and Jimmy (I know he would like to) thank you for sending them.
The Ask Jimmy section will remain on-line for informational purposes and as my small and humble tribute to the man that I called "friend." Thanks Jimmy!
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Last Updated: OCt. 26, 2009
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