hikarateboy Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I was told Bloozguy (Ray Egan) passed away September 2nd. I suspect it was due to the cancer he had been fighting for the last couple years. He was a long time HFCer and regular at the 4321 jams. If you ever attended one, you likely met him. He was also a lover and trader of fine guitars, often showing up at the jams with his latest catch which he would graciously allow others to enjoy as well. Glad to have met you and spend time with you Ray. your friend Ted Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
django49 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjamiam Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 RIP, Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceM Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I've been in touch with a few people who have confirmed this. I will try to call his wife Sue tomorrow. I'm deeply saddened. Ray was a good man, a good friend and a very generous soul. He was also one of the dependable regulars at the 4-3-2-1 Club jams, and I've missed him the past few years as he's struggled physically. I know I've got lots of photos of Ray over the years. I'll take some time this weekend to put together a tribute. As with a few other of my good friends, I first met Ray when he walked through my back door with a wad of $100 bills, looking for a guitar, a Newport Pro. The rest is HFC history. <big sigh> Rest in Peace, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikarateboy Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 12 hours ago, BruceM said: I've been in touch with a few people who have confirmed this. I will try to call his wife Sue tomorrow. I'm deeply saddened. Ray was a good man, a good friend and a very generous soul. He was also one of the dependable regulars at the 4-3-2-1 Club jams, and I've missed him the past few years as he's struggled physically. I know I've got lots of photos of Ray over the years. I'll take some time this weekend to put together a tribute. As with a few other of my good friends, I first met Ray when he walked through my back door with a wad of $100 bills, looking for a guitar, a Newport Pro. The rest is HFC history. <big sigh> Rest in Peace, my friend. Well said and agree 100%. Please convey my condolences when you talk to Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratacus Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Very sorry to hear this. Rest In Peace, Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialk Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 So sorry to hear this sad news. Condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 RIP Ray, you were one of my favorite HFC'er and friends. We had an instant connection, a shared passion for knowledge of how things work. I will never forget how your voice sounded on the other end of the line when you call me with a deal or just to see how things were going. I am deeply saddened about your passing and I will miss you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillW Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Wow, that sucks. I knew he'd been somewhat ill, but I guess I thought it had gotten under control. We'll have to have a toast and a jam at an upcoming 4321 for him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 ^^^^^ I second that motion. ^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Ray had a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face that made it very clear talking to you was what he wanted to be doing in that moment. For a long time he was a consistent presence at most every 4321 HFC jam and I had the pleasure of spending many nights chatting with him on the back deck at all hours of the night while the basement rumbled with rock below our feet. He will be missed and remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTMN Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Rest well Ray you are sure missed around here. Ray and I traded T51 bodies and pickguards to get something we both wanted. The guitars looked great after refitting. That and seeing him at the 4-3-2-1 brought him here for a visit and I was honored to take him on a tour of Dean even if it ended up fueling G.A.S. for some Korina we found hanging there. Ray delighted in seeing me go gaga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceM Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I was just able to make a connection with Ray's daughter on Facebook. They are planning Ray's funeral service, and I asked if would be OK to post details here. She said yes, so I will relay any information I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundernotes Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 He was a great guy to talk with. I met him at Bruce’s place back in 2010. He fought a similar cancer to the one I had and we chatted a few times about it in recent years. RIP Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I got to meet him in 2010. He really was a nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Prayers for his fam and May he RIP. We swapped some gear o er the years and I loved his posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomteriffic Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Oh man, so sad to hear. Rest Easy, Ray, and thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorbyte007 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Rest In Peace, Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff R Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Von and I are still bummed. One of the nicest, one of the best. Glad to have known you, good friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnieZ Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Neve r met Ray but knew his handle well. RIP Ray and condolences to his family. Sadly it seems that the HFC like other communities will suffer losses that are tough to swallow ! arniez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Did anyone ever get any further information? BTW: I shipped one thing from my GC Account directly to Ray a couple of years back. GC Still can't get it out of the system, no matter how many times I made the request. LOL Ship To: Ray Egan WASHINGTON, IL US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCChris Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I missed seeing this when it was originally posted. Very sad news. One of our club's most gregarious characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Very sad to hear this news. Glad I got to meet the man in person, and I always enjoyed the on and offline banter. Rock on, Ray... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceM Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Here's a pic of Ray. I haven't done a deep dive through my photo archive yet, but this is the earliest I've seen, from August 2009. Hawaiian shirt and a Mirage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamerhead Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I missed this, too. I never met Ray in person but we did several deals and had conversations over the years and he was always great. He was one of those 'instantly likeable' guys. This is very sad. Rest in Peace, Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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