Mallette Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Those who went to last year's April Hope Klipsch Employee Appreciation Day event certainly know Rodney Newton. Some may have met his mother, a genuine example of a Southern lady and one you immediately felt good around. She passed away today in Texarkana and I was on the line being informed of her condition with Christy at the moment it occurred. Of course, services have not been announced yet but some of us believe it fitting and proper to send a floral tribute to her services in the name of the Klipsch Forums. If another form of tribute is preferred we will act in accordance with family wishes. Rodney's Place is, of course, the venue for next years even larger gathering and likely for years to come. While Rodney isn't a Forum participant, he is one of us and treats us like family. We are family and should respond accordingly. I've been asked to accept PayPal donations for this purpose and you may do so via damallette@mallette.org. Dave Edited October 6, 2015 by Mallette 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Dave, I sent but received an error. Can you confirm that it was received? Sorry to hear about this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet_Hollow Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 She will be missed. Glad to have met her when we did. It was a good day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 My sincerest condolences as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Never met either; but, am saddened at this news…having lost my biological and adoptive parents. Condolences Rodney. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 So sorry to hear this news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 The old saying "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" applies here. Rodney sounds like an exceptional person, I'll bet his Mom was also. RIP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Sorry to hear this, I can only imagine what it would be like to lose your mother, my prayers to Rodney and his family. Edited October 6, 2015 by duder1982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebse2a3 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Please let Rodney and family know I'm very sorry to hear of their loss. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted October 6, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 6, 2015 Dave, please verify the link for donations. Let me know if we need a Paypal account. I would be happy to accept the donations if necessary. Thank you for posting this for me. Everyone referred to Rodney's mother as Ninny. She was in fact a remarkable, loving, wonderful woman. She and several friends of hers prepared all the wonderful desserts for our forum gathering this past April. She had been ill for quite some time, but her death was rather untimely. We would genuinely appreciate any all donations as soon as we can figure out the Paypal account information. Rodney has received approval and proper permits to establish a cemetery on his 610 acre farm. Elden and I had made a sign for the entrance way to the cemetery and presented it to Rodney and his mother on one of our previous visits. She will be buried on the family farm. Again, we appreciate all donations, will get appropriate Paypal info posted and as always, your funds will be used in a manner suited for the occasion. Thank you all. Christy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Dave, please verify the link for donations. Let me know if we need a Paypal account. I would be happy to accept the donations if necessary. Thank you for posting this for me. Everyone referred to Rodney's mother as Ninny. She was in fact a remarkable, loving, wonderful woman. She and several friends of hers prepared all the wonderful desserts for our forum gathering this past April. She had been ill for quite some time, but her death was rather untimely. We would genuinely appreciate any all donations as soon as we can figure out the Paypal account information. Rodney has received approval and proper permits to establish a cemetery on his 610 acre farm. Elden and I had made a sign for the entrance way to the cemetery and presented it to Rodney and his mother on one of our previous visits. She will be buried on the family farm. Again, we appreciate all donations, will get appropriate Paypal info posted and as always, your funds will be used in a manner suited for the occasion. Thank you all. Christy you folks are cool. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted October 6, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 6, 2015 That is some really sad news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent T Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I did not know her, but her reputation is impeccable. She is one of our family. And thusly I am very saddened at her loss. My prayers and condolences to all here and to her family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kharmondds Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Very sad to hear of her passing. My prayers are for Rodney and his family. Rodney has been overly generous to the entire klipsch group and his kindness will not be forgotten... Kevin Harmon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Dave sent what could, sorry can not do more. Rodney sounds like a great guy , Rest in Peace Ninny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Some are coming through but if you get an error I can't know that. PLEASE let me know via PM if you donated so I can verify. If there are issues with that email account we'll take quick steps to fix it. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 I have PM'd those whose contributions I've rec'd. One is under a female proper name, initials PH, but I don't know who it is on the Forum. If it is you, please PM or consider yourself thanked! Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 It will be our intention to again provide a wreath with the Forums/PWK logo as we did for BOXX. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Another rec'd from a business initials "BBB." As above, please PM forum name or consider yourself thanked. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted October 6, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 6, 2015 Dave, Thank you again for handling this. I can not possibly tell all of you how much Rodney means to those of us that have come to know him. He is overly generous to those he knows, almost to a fault. This is one of the few ways we can let him and his family know how much they all mean to us. BigStewMan, we appreciate the kudos. I think through the years most of you have come to realize all of you are family to us, Rodney, his family and his friends are no exception. We are always welcomed with open arms when we make the trips to his place in Bodcaw. He has about twelve "regulars", which are actually his close friends that show up every evening around 5 or 6. Dtel and I are now considered regulars also, which we regard as a privilege. These are some of the most amazing people we have ever met. Those of you that have met Rodney and his friends, I am sure will agree that the friendship and hospitality they offer are second to none. Thank all of you for your contributions, it will mean a lot to Rodney, his family and his "regulars"! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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