I am saddened to tell you that ABS member Larry Bailey passed away last night. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are extended to his family and his many friends in the American Bladesmith Society.
Further information about funeral arrangements will be posted as soon as it is received.
I learned the sad news from CKCA President and ABS Member Kevin Jones who wrote:
[center]"This is a sad day for the CKCA and the custom knife community in general.
I spoke with one of Larry Bailey's sons a little while ago and I'm sorry to report that our great friend, CKCA Vice President and one of our founders passed away last night. Larry went peaceably setting in his favorite easy chair.
Larry, LOVED custom knives and I can't think of a collector who has spent so much effort for so many years moving our community forward.
Larry was an ambassador for custom knives, always preferring to work behind the scenes shying aways from getting credit. My heart and condolences go out to the family and Larry's many-many friends. I/we are going to miss this fine man so much."
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Dan Cassidy
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Thanks for posting this Dan.
Larry was great guy. I met him at my first Blade Show. He was set up, as he often was, just to show his collection of hunters. Who else does that? Buy a table just to help educate the general population? I'll sure miss him. Lin
A great person to talk to and very giving with his knowledge. I met him at a Blade show and listened. We had a good talk. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
The obituary and funeral arrangements for Larry Bailey have been posted on the website for the Thompson-Farus Funeral Home at this link, Click: Thompson-Farus.
On the Thompson-Farus page there is a place to send a condolence message.
Dan Cassidy
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