jacktraylor - Posted - 04/01/2012:  12:03:17

Does anyone Have any information regarding Bill Miller and the Banjoseen web site? I've been trying to contact them for a couple of weeks and I've had no response. Thanks,

Jack

Jason Wilkerson - Posted - 04/01/2012:  12:13:01

I tried for a few weeks as well awhile back, no response so I gave up too.  I tried contacting through his website and through the hangout.

jacktraylor - Posted - 04/01/2012:  12:14:24

I found this online. I hope it is not the Bill Miller in question but in any event, I would like to extend my condolences to those left behind.

Be at peace,

Jack



William D. Miller , Sr. -2012

Bristol, Pennsylvania - Miller William D. Miller Sr., a resident of Bristol passed away Friday January 13, 2012 at the age of 64. He was the beloved husband of Mary T. Miller (nee McGoff), to whom he was married for 40 years. Born in Trenton, son of the late George and Helen Miller, Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran, holding the rank of SP4. Bill enjoyed woodwork and playing banjo. Devoted father of 4 daughters, Katie (Phil) Stokes, Sara (Rich) Corso, Cristine (Phil...

Edited by - jacktraylor on 04/01/2012 12:15:54

Jason Wilkerson - Posted - 04/01/2012:  12:21:12

Oh my, Bill was in Bristol, PA.  I don't recall hearing anything about this on the hangout.

Bill Rogers - Posted - 04/01/2012:  12:33:36

I know that he'd had a spell of illness not that long ago, that left him inactive for some time.  RIP

Quartermaster James - Posted - 04/01/2012:  12:37:39

Oh Jiminies!

And, I did business with Bill, or at least his website, on February 22, 2012.

Sent a personal thank you to Bill too.

Was hoping this is some sort of "case of mistaken identity" until I found the funeral home notice.

Rest in peace Mr. Miller. Your work was greatly appreciated by many.

Edited by - Quartermaster James on 04/01/2012 12:43:04

flailing - Posted - 04/01/2012:  13:40:56

Without knowing about Bill's condition and recent passing I ordered two heads through the banjoseen website but heard nothing back.  I tried a couple more emails to inquire about my order and was contacted a couple of days ago by his daughter, Christine Miller, who said my order had been shipped.  I think they are probably trying to work through everything so it may take some time.

Rest in peace Bill.

XXXris - Posted - 04/01/2012:  14:10:23

This quite sad, rest in peace Mr. Miller.

I had also placed an order recently, and just received it, thinking Mr. Miller was slowly working his way through orders....

Best wishes to his family,

Chris

Edited by - XXXris on 04/01/2012 14:11:35

jims38134 - Posted - 04/01/2012:  16:42:36

Sad indeed. Condolences to Bill's family  I've spent hours listening to Eddie Peabody links on Bill's website.

Jim

DoubleG - Posted - 04/01/2012:  16:51:22

I have ordered and received (2) heads from his site not to long ago but have been unable to get any email response to some questions I had. I knew there must have been a reasonable explanation as to why there was no response -- very sad.

Edited by - DoubleG on 04/01/2012 16:59:55

RG - Posted - 04/01/2012:  16:58:38

Condolences to Bill's family... I've bought probably 3 dozen or more heads from Bill over the years, so sad to hear of his passing, a great guy!  RIP Bill...

rudykizuty - Posted - 04/01/2012:  18:38:14

RIP Mr. Miller.

jasper - Posted - 04/03/2012:  01:22:12

Anyone know if his family is still taking new orders?

  R.I.P. Bill Miller.

Jason Wilkerson - Posted - 04/03/2012:  05:07:55

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Originally posted by jasper

Anyone know if his family is still taking new orders?

  R.I.P. Bill Miller.

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His website is accepting orders.  I just placed an order for a couple of skins, I'll let you know if it's filled.

Tim Zowada - Posted - 04/03/2012:  05:10:50

I placed an order two days ago, just to see if it would work. It went through, and I got a PayPal receipt. I will let you know if it gets here.

As I recall, I placed my first order well after Bill's passing. I didn't know at the time. The pre-mounted vellum head took about a week to arrive. Follow up e-mails didn't get a reply. But the head was great!

I hope the family keeps things going. His work has made me a hide head convert.

Jason Wilkerson - Posted - 04/03/2012:  05:43:13

His family may be just planning to work through existing inventory, so if you want something, you should probably order it sooner rather than later.

mainejohn - Posted - 04/03/2012:  05:54:26

I'm sorry to hear this news, although I've been expecting it for some time. I didn't know him personally, but bought a few heads from him over the years. A real gentleman.

Ira Gitlin - Posted - 04/03/2012:  06:00:49

;^(

Viper - Posted - 04/03/2012:  08:52:58

Very sad news indeed. 

tridentum - Posted - 04/03/2012:  18:50:23

Very sad. I believe that they are doing their best to fill existing orders. I ordered on March 13 and received a premounted head on April 2. It must be very difficult for his survivors. RIP Mr. Miller.

bluegrass 22 - Posted - 04/19/2012:  22:04:46

knew bill when he was a dj. on radio blue grass show had a leuther repare shop..great guy joe