Thursday, January 14, 2010

Finally, a special word of gratitude...



We who worked together to honor the spirit, humanity and talent of Keith Ranson Carper, wish to thank all of you who contributed your time and talents to the incredible Memorial Tribute evening, November 17th, 2009, as well as express our appreciation those kind folks who have made donations to the Keith Carper Memorial Fund. Along with proceeds from the Gruene Hall event, and Gruene Hall's own generous donation, mailed donations and CD sales, we have so far raised just over $2000 toward the settling of Keith's affairs. Last week we distributed 100% of those funds collected to date toward defraying Keith's final expenses.  For an indefinite time, Paul Wilson's superb COLLECTIBLE tribute CD, Hey Bassman, a rare collection of tracks featuring Keith on bass and/or vocals, may still be obtained by mailing a $20 check per CD (made out to "Keith Carper Memorial Fund") to the following address. Your $20.00 covers a $15 donation as well as any shipping-related expenses. 

Checks should be mailed to:
Paul Wilson
1165 Overlook Way
San Marcos, TX 78666

You may also hear samples of the music you are purchasing by simply going to Paul's "Keith Carper Memorial" Myspace page.

Again, our heartfelt appreciation to all of you,
Betty Elders, Gene Elders, Paul Wilson, Carol Jones

Extra special thanks:

Chelsea Noel Means
Brian Thompson
Tad Dickens (The Roanoke Times)

Tracie Ferguson
Doug Floyd, Brad Floyd, Merritt Rogers, Shake Russell, Mike Roberts
George Ensle, Beth Galiger, Greg Whitfield
Pastor Kent and Marian Johnson
The Volunteer Fire Ants
The Amazing Quitters

Gerry Burns
Arley Blankenship
Jill Jones
Mike Byrne
Larry Crocker (beautiful memorial Tee-shirts)
Don Carper & family
Donors:
John Vincent
Ginger Frizzell
Debra Derr
Ron and Deb Rymal
Brian and Mickie Wood (Merkins)
Vickie Vest
Justine Dare Davis
Wilson Steel Rule Die Co., Dallas TX