9470 Granada - Posted - 03/01/2020:  12:15:08

***UPDATE***  2:45 PM Friday March 13.

Robin has passed away. Please remember his wife Gloria during this time.

Edited by - 9470 Granada on 03/24/2020 06:57:54

9470 Granada - Posted - 03/01/2020:  12:16:48

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chuckv97 - Posted - 03/01/2020:  12:21:36

Thoughts and prayers for Robin and family.

Texaspaul - Posted - 03/01/2020:  12:39:59

Robin is in m prayers. I will pray for his family too. I hope and pray that you can bring the hope and presence of Jesus to them.

JHook - Posted - 03/01/2020:  12:45:19

My prayers go out for him, he is a very special guy.

BobbyE - Posted - 03/01/2020:  12:51:34

Hate to hear this. I have one of his Timeless Timber banjos and he was a joy to work with many years ago when I had it made. Met him personally at his shop outside Nashville several years later and had him check it out and dress the frets. If I remember correctly Huber was right next door.

Bobby

Bob Smakula - Posted - 03/01/2020:  12:55:28

Dang, I can only imagine that the invoice that was included with his latest banjo tuning peg order I sent him had something to do with it. 



Robin is one of my favorite customers. Hoping that he pulls through and recovery is quick so he can have fun building banjos again.

Bob Smakula

bryantde - Posted - 03/01/2020:  13:01:20

Jim,
Thanks for letting us all know........I am very sorry to hear about this.
I just said a prayer for Robin and I truly hope that he makes a full recovery and will be praying for him daily.
Don Bryant NC banjo luthier

OldWhiteGuy - Posted - 03/01/2020:  13:57:12

I've been there, Prayers for Robin and his family

dmiller - Posted - 03/01/2020:  14:15:35

Jim - - I saw your post about this on facebook.   Prayers for Robin from me also. 

BanjoLink - Posted - 03/01/2020:  14:24:29

Dittos to all the above. Prayers headed his way.

Quagmire - Posted - 03/01/2020:  15:05:55

‘Got a medical appointment at Vandy myself next week; hope Rob is on the mend by then such that Chong and I can visit with him. Rob has helped me with many projects over the years. Really hate to hear this but thanks for letting us know, Jim.

9470 Granada - Posted - 03/01/2020:  15:10:32

Update in the original post

Smelly Old Gibby - Posted - 03/01/2020:  16:24:06

prayers up for a full recovery. Such a nice man.

esullivan - Posted - 03/01/2020:  16:43:03

Jim,

Really appreciate the updates. Prayers for Robin and his family.

Eric

Bill Rogers - Posted - 03/01/2020:  17:25:29

Also see: banjohangout.org/topic/361672/#4583395

saltcreek - Posted - 03/01/2020:  17:34:04

Praying for all,

RB00 - Posted - 03/01/2020:  18:39:04

Prayers for a very fine man.

bob chappell - Posted - 03/02/2020:  03:42:10

My prayers for Robin and his family. Not just a master on all things banjo, but just a genuine nice guy.

kevin chilton - Posted - 03/02/2020:  04:26:46

Prayers going up!

stanleytone - Posted - 03/02/2020:  06:17:59

may GOD give both him and his family strength and patience and a full recovery

Majorbanjo - Posted - 03/02/2020:  09:03:47

Praying hard for Robin...

9470 Granada - Posted - 03/02/2020:  09:26:53

**UPDATE** In Original Post 11:15 AM Monday

okbluegrassbanjopicker - Posted - 03/02/2020:  14:27:35

Prayers sent from Oklahoma. God be with you, Robin!

Bill-in-NC - Posted - 03/02/2020:  14:54:23

Thanks so much for the updates. Prayers for Rob and his family...Bill Hayes

9470 Granada - Posted - 03/02/2020:  18:06:32

***UPDATE*** in the original post 8 PM Monday

okbluegrassbanjopicker - Posted - 03/02/2020:  20:12:20

Thanks for updating us! 

Robin and family — you are all in my prayers. I can’t imagine what this is like.

God is more than strong enough to see you through!

Tim Purcell - Posted - 03/03/2020:  05:00:10

Prayers sent!!

clfieds - Posted - 03/03/2020:  10:18:26

Lots of prayers for healthy recovery for Robin and his family!

pruchafan - Posted - 03/03/2020:  10:20:28

I pray that God protect Mr Smith and and grant him a long life. May is family be offered strength to see him well and with us for many years.

9470 Granada - Posted - 03/03/2020:  15:19:38

***UPDATE*** Tuesday 5:15 PM CDT in the original post.

jswkingsfield - Posted - 03/03/2020:  22:16:05

Thanks for the updates, Jim, and for being there to support Rob and Gloria.

9470 Granada - Posted - 03/04/2020:  12:47:46

***UPDATE*** Wednesday 2:30 PM CDT
In original post.

Texaspaul - Posted - 03/04/2020:  17:32:24

Thank you for the update Jim. Our prayers continue and A prayer of thanks for the progress that has been made.

Chris Salomone - Posted - 03/04/2020:  20:01:32

Thanks for the info Jim. I just clicked on the hangout and saw this. Prayers going up for Robin and his family.

banjosef - Posted - 03/04/2020:  20:41:34

My prayers for Robin and family.

BanjoLink - Posted - 03/05/2020:  08:45:26

Thanks, Jim for these updates. Will continue to pray for Robin and his family!

PS: When an update mentioned that one side of his head only had 10% function, it is important for many that may not know that our hearts at full function is only about 50 - 55%. 10% isn't good, but it is better when you know that 50% is full function. Robin will still have a long way to go and it is always touchy in the transition when the heart pump (impeller that helps with the work that the heart does) is taken out and the heart has to work on its own.

9470 Granada - Posted - 03/05/2020:  09:47:48

***UPDATE*** Thursday 11:30 AM CDT (see original post)

GaMountain - Posted - 03/05/2020:  14:36:12

Prayers- I was shocked to get this news from a friend today. Praying for a speedy recovery

jjonzee - Posted - 03/05/2020:  19:55:31

Rob would always ask about my heart!! I am in a transplant program. Responding to above, a 10% ejection fraction ain’t great. Mine is between 10-15 and I know how tired it makes me. Good news is that you can survive with that number. He has made 7 banjos for me since 2001. All great work.
So Rob~don’t be in a hurry about anything. It will take time. Don’t worry, relax, relax.

jethrofarmer - Posted - 03/06/2020:  03:24:17

Praying for Rob & Family- I pray God comforts and guides all according to His will.
I pray for Blessings of Love , Healing , and Comfort.

Redbone - Posted - 03/06/2020:  10:49:34

I just heard and am saddened to hear our friend is dealing with this. God hears all of our prayers, no doubt. Jim, thanks for being such a great friend to Rob and for staying so close during these tough days. Steven

okbluegrassbanjopicker - Posted - 03/06/2020:  16:16:42

Robin, you have made many happy customers over the years — I pray that God gives you the strength to come through this trial! 

I’m so sorry to hear about the latest development. 

Edited by - okbluegrassbanjopicker on 03/06/2020 16:19:37

banjonutt - Posted - 03/06/2020:  21:19:31

Thanks for updates

9470 Granada - Posted - 03/07/2020:  18:15:50

***UPDATE*** Saturday 8:15 PM CDT
See original post.

Bill-in-NC - Posted - 03/10/2020:  07:18:56

Could you please keep the updates on Robin coming. We are very concerned about his recovery. Thanks...Bill

9470 Granada - Posted - 03/10/2020:  07:26:41

***UPDATE*** Tuesday 9:25 AM CDT
See original post.

drmike56 - Posted - 03/10/2020:  11:42:28

I’m praying for you Robin!

okbluegrassbanjopicker - Posted - 03/11/2020:  20:11:55

Not out of the woods yet, but close!

Robin, your latest condition seems to be much better than a week ago. You are an amazing individual. Prayers sent your way; you can do this!

Praise God for this turn of events for the better!