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Former local Wal-Mart employee's sons at Renfro Valley, Sat. Roy Wariner was a great salesman at Wal-Mart. His interest in history led to a bond with Chris Bennett, who says he's been an inspiration to hundreds, may thousands, in his lifetime. He taught guitar at Columbia Music Center until a stroke prevented him from driving With photo by Larry Smith By Chris Bennett, owner, Columbia Music Center In 1995, I met a special person at Wal-Mart in Columbia. He was an older retired gentleman who primarily sold guns in the sporting goods department. I love guns and enjoy talking to any one who has "lived history", so we hit it off from the start. The man's name was Roy Wariner. Roy told me that he was originally from Russell County, but had lived most of his life in Indiana after WWII because there were no jobs in this area. He told me that he had fibbed a little about his age so he could join the Navy, because he wanted to fight the Japanese after they attacked Pearl Harbor. Roy witnessed a Nuclear Bomb test conducted by the US Navy in the Pacific after WWII, and he also told me about watching Chet Atkins and the Carter family play music on the Square in Jamestown Kentucky. We developed a good friendship during the time he worked at Wal-Mart, and I know that he sold me at least three guns. He was a good salesman. Roy never mentioned to me that his sons were musicians, or bragged about their success. A lady I knew from Russell Springs told me who his sons were long after he quit Wal-Mart. For the last several years Roy has given Guitar, Bass, and Fiddle lessons, to the young and old. He gave lessons at Columbia Music Center when it first opened, until a stroke prevented him from driving. "Roy is one of the finest fellers I have ever met" I think he has been an inspiration to hundred's, possibly thousands in his lifetime. Roy has two sons who are Musicians, I think some folks around here may have heard some of their music. Their names are Steve and Terry Wariner, it is common to see them playing on "The Grand Old Opry" and they will be playing at Renfro Valley Saturday night. Roy introduced me to Steve several years ago, and Steve has visited us at "Columbia Music Center" I know that he is one of the best country music Guitar players of all time. Steve's younger brother Terry is every bit as talented and a super guy! He has played drums and guitar in Steve's band for years. The rest of the Wariner family are great folks too. I am glad to be able to call them friends. Columbia Music Center, 503 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY 42728. Phone (270) 384-1011. Open 12-6 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Open 12-5 Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday. This story was posted on 2008-09-19 06:44:32
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