Terry Mike Jeffrey (meermaals onze zanger gedurende diverse optredens sinds 1991) zal tijdens de dienst enkele gospels zingen, dit op aanvraag van Karen Fontana, zijn vrouw. Terry Mike vindt dit een hele eer, maar zal zeker met de krop in de keel zijn nummers brengen. De dienst vindt maandag plaats in Nashville.
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James Burton stuurde het volgende bericht de wereld in:
I was shocked and saddened to hear about my longtime friend, D.J.  Fontana passing on. I’ve known him since we were kids on the Louisiana  Hayride back in the 50’s. I loved that man.
We had a mutual love and  respect for each other. We both were raised in Shreveport and we’ve been  around the world with our talent that we got from here. It’s amazing  that two kids from Shreveport, both ended up playing for Elvis Presley,  the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ at different times in Elvis’... life.
D.J. set the beat for a generation and he will be greatly missed.
I am smiling though, thinking of the amazing reunion happening right now between Elvis, Scotty and D.J..
The boys back together again. D.J.’s family is in our thoughts and prayers.
GOD BLESS!
James

Ook Steve Binder (director 1968 Special) betuigde, zoals vele andere zijn medeleven via facebook:
So sad to read about the passing of my friend, D.J. Fontana! The few  times Sharon and I had the pleasure of spending time with D.J. and his  wife Karen, after D.J. and I met on the '68 Special, drew us much closer  as true friends. Aside from his drumming skills, he had a great sense  of humor and I will never forget him. 
Steve
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