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November 2020: One of the great ones is gone

Last week, we lost another great one in Wichita. Billy Landrum passed away on October 25.

A link to his full obituary and information regarding his celebration of life on Monday, November 2 can be found here:

Billy Landrum - Celebration of Life at the Crown Uptown

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial gifts to the PAT Fund in his honor.

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APril 2020:

Wichita has lost a blues icon

Earlier this week, we shared the news of the passing of Mr. Berry Harris.

To help the Harris family with Berry’s funeral expenses, we are holding an online fundraiser. Please click on the button below to take you to the GoFundMe page. If you are able, please give.

Chris Locke Birthday & Retirement from PAT Fund Tribute

Chris Locke: the man, the myth, the legend.

Chris Locke: the man, the myth, the legend.

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The PAT Fund Board wishes to thank Chris for all his hard work in helping establish and build the PAT Fund. We promise to continue the work and build upon the foundation you created. Musicians Helping Musicians!
— PAT Fund Board Members


January is a big month for Chris. He will be celebrating his birthday on January 25 and retiring from his position as Board President for the PAT Fund.

Chris declined any “major awards” so we decided to celebrate him through the PAT Fund.

Help us recognize all his work with the PAT Fund and show him some love on his birthday by donating to the PAT Fund in his honor.

You can donate directly through the PayPal link on this page or mail a card with check to:

PAT Fund -Chris Locke Tribute

P.O. Box 8476-Munger Station, Wichita, KS 67208

Click on the donate button below to celebrate Chris.