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I got a horrible call today. A good friend of mine who built, and repaired
guitars here in Oklahoma city passed away suddenly from a heart attack.
He
was my age (28), and he is survived by his wife Leah and his very young
daughter Parker (she is about 1-2 years old). He was one of the best
repairmen in Oklahoma, and he also built really awesome electric bass
guitars and even upright bass guitars.

For those in the OKC area wishing to attend his memorial service it is at
2pm Tuesday at Choctaw road baptist church.

Here is a couple pics of his work:

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John Mayes
http://www.mayesluthier.com

That is just awful news.
Give my prayers to his family.
Way too young

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Andy Z.
http://www.lazydogguitars.com

Oh man, I'm sorry, John. John, that's the same way my dad passed away.
I know you will anyway, but take time for yourself and for his family. Be
there for each other to help recover and honor him. I'll be praying for
that everyone will be able to find peace.             

So sorry for your loss John. So young, just sad.
Evan

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http://www.NewYorkGuitarRepair.com

Sorry to hear that, John. There's just no way for you to prepare for news like that. A lot of guys will be hugging their kids tonight.

That is very sad John. I'm sorry for your loss and of course for the loss to his family.

Well said Carlton, I will indeed be hugging my little ones a little tighter tonight.

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28! Man, that IS sad.
So sorry to hear this, John.
I guess the rest of us 50-somethings realize more than ever that we're all on borrowed time.

Steve

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

Very sorry to hear this John.Only 28 years old,You just never know when something like this can happen.

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Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

In my prayers, John.

Ron

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OLD MAN formerly (and formally) known as:

Ron Wisdom

Somewhere in the middle of Arkansas......

Wow, I'm stunned. That is just way too young to go. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

Were does the love from god go?

Mike Collins

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Mike Collins

Family is in my prayers,

Mike

John,

Very sad news.....

Also being from the Oklhoma City area; I wish I had the oportunuty to have known him.

That bass is beautiful and we have many talented guitar repair people here including Don Teeter so that is high praise in deed.

28 way too young.

My prayers are with you and his family during this time.

yeah..Don does not really do any work anymore, but he is the only guy
locally that I would consider better than Justin was, but no one else was
nearly as good/skilled as Justin was. He was a good man, and a loving
father and he will be dearly missed.

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John Mayes
http://www.mayesluthier.com

May God Bless him and rest his soul and keep him safe.
Please Bless his family Lord and Bless them too.
walter

Oh man, that is terrible news. I cannot imagine the pain his wife must be
going thru right now. I do hope she will have the support of friends and
family.

I will be on my knees in prayer very shortly for the family.

John, please send them our love - even though we've never met them - it
is very much there.


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SimonSimonF39026.0821180556

When the young pass it's so much more difficult to bear. Sorry for your loss John.

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Billy Dean Thomas
Covina, CA

"Multi famam, conscientiam, pauci verentur."
(Many fear their reputation, few their conscience)

   Life is funny , we all mostly tend to ingnore our own mortality. Enjoy today and do what you need to as you know we all will pass eventually.
    He will be in our prayers.
God Bless

Wow, 28! That is just so sad. RIP Justin. Many prayers for the happy repose of his soul and for his family.

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Joe Breault
Merrimack, NH
Perpetual novice

Wow, John, I am SO sorry to hear about this. With two young children of my own, I feel just terrible for his wife and daughter. My heart goes out to them, to you, and to everyone else hit by this loss.   

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Todd Rose
Ithaca, NY

https://www.dreamingrosesecobnb.com/todds-art-music

https://www.facebook.com/ToddRoseGuitars/

MAN!!! John just let the family know that we are truly thinking of them....you hang in there too buddy, I will be thinking of you also..MAN!!!!

Shane

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Canada

That is really sad, but i guess the Lord had him in His bigger plans, i'll be praying for his wife and children, so sorry for your loss John, my deepest sympathy.

Serge

There is just no "up side" to this. The only consolation is faith. As with all of the others, you and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.

So sorry, John. That is terrible.

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Mike

"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. Shoosh." The Stranger