ernest cawby passes

Chris Boyd · Post by **Chris Boyd** » 22 Oct 2013 4:44 am

My condolences to Ernie's family..I never knew him personally,but always felt his warmth here on the forum..

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 22 Oct 2013 5:01 am

I always enjoyed Ernie's post, he will be missed, He is with God.

Jack Conyer · Post by **Jack Conyer** » 22 Oct 2013 5:58 am

Without a doubt, Ernie is now healed and walking the streets of gold. One of the finest people we have ever known, he was my little Buddy. I'll miss him dearly. Loved the Steel Guitar and his music. Nan, Belinda and the rest of the family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ernie and I have played together in the Alabama show when Bill Cook invited us and several more shows. These are great memories for me that I will cherish. Ernie's favorite place and most recent was Lake Panasoffkee, Fl. He called yesterday to ask me to go along with him down there. May you now rest in peace Little Buddy.

Ronnie Miller · Post by **Ronnie Miller** » 22 Oct 2013 6:21 am

Very sorry to see this... RIP Ernie

Larry Rafferty · Post by **Larry Rafferty** » 22 Oct 2013 6:26 am

So sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. We had some great conversations about his love for Sho-bud Steels, Sho-bud Records, and his love of Gospel tunes. He will always be remembered as a fine gentleman and musician.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 22 Oct 2013 6:30 am

That's a real shame. My condolences to his family and friends.

Larry Hutchison · Post by **Larry Hutchison** » 22 Oct 2013 7:11 am

Rest Peacefully Ernie.

Martin Weenick · Post by **Martin Weenick** » 22 Oct 2013 7:13 am

Very sad to hear this. I built a keyless steel for Ernie a few years back. He would come down from north Florida to my home and sleep in the recliner at night, never would use the guest bedroom. I will miss Ernie. My condolences go out to Nan and the entire family. Martin.

Jack Dougherty · Post by **Jack Dougherty** » 22 Oct 2013 8:46 am

He will always be a good friend.....rest well my friend.

Richard Keller · Post by **Richard Keller** » 22 Oct 2013 10:42 am

I found out that he played steel guitar for the Dixie Echoes back in the early 1970's. My son in law now plays piano for that group. I will pass the news on to them. So sorry for your loss.

Clark Doughty · Post by **Clark Doughty** » 22 Oct 2013 11:50 am

We first met Ernie at the Dallas show two years ago and he sort of took us in as this was our first time to attend the show. We talked about "wintering" in Florida and he offered to let us park our RV on his property if we wanted to come down and spend some time. Very friendly and helpful. We will miss him. God bless the Cawby family in this sad time......clark and lucy

Skip Ellis · Post by **Skip Ellis** » 22 Oct 2013 12:45 pm

Ernie was my friend and I'll miss greatly. He sent me one of his amp stands last month and e-mailed that I overpaid him $5.00 and he owed me change. I said "Ernie, that's for you to buy Nan some ice cream". He later told me did. They didn't come any better than Ernie. Rest well, my friend.

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 22 Oct 2013 12:55 pm

Never a kinder person in this world you'll ever meet. Now go Rest In Peace my brother and join in on that big ole Steel Guitar Jam in the Sky.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 22 Oct 2013 1:10 pm

RIP Mr. Ernie, may God welcome you to the heavenly band!
always enjoyed ernies posts.
may the family & friends be comforted in knowing that he has gone to a better place.
bruce & lynn

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 22 Oct 2013 1:43 pm

Ernie
Loved to play his steel in just his socks.
Here he is playing his new Weenick steel at Martin's house in March of 2009.

Blake Hawkins · Post by **Blake Hawkins** » 22 Oct 2013 2:04 pm

Ernie was a great friend and an amazing person.
He had many talents beyond music and taking care of Nan and the family was always his first priority.
I met Ernie when he first became a member of the
Florida Steel Guitar Club.
Over the years, we have been friends and fellow steel players.
Nan, Belinda, and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
There was no finer person than Ernie.
I'll miss him a lot.
Blake

Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 22 Oct 2013 2:18 pm

Ernie was a Very Nice Man , And will be Missed By All, Randy G.

Danny Hammers · Post by **Danny Hammers** » 22 Oct 2013 2:20 pm

Ernie was a great guy, and a amazing steel player.
He was a good friend. There is so much that can be said about Ernie. But what remember is how he played steel from his heart. And your right Blake he was a amazing person.

Danny and Patricia

Skip Cole · Post by **Skip Cole** » 22 Oct 2013 7:17 pm

I never had the pleasure to meet Mr Ernie, but seems like i know him because of his presense here on the Forum. My prayers and condolences go to his family in the days ahead. God bless you all.

Skip

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 22 Oct 2013 8:09 pm

I always enjoyed Ernie's posts on the Forum. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.

Larry Lorows · Post by **Larry Lorows** » 23 Oct 2013 1:00 am

What can I say about such a great guy, that hasn't already been said. RIP old buddy. I use your amp stands every day. It was a joy knowing you. Larry

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 23 Oct 2013 1:03 am

So sorry to hear this sad news. Thoughts and prayers going up.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 23 Oct 2013 2:36 am

Ernie's daughter, Belinda, called me last evening. They will have a Celebration of Life at Ernie's home in Lake City, Fl, Saturday afternoon, starting at noon. Bring a covered dish. Pickers and instruments welcome.

The address is:
113 N.W. Fat Cat Court
Lake City, FL 32055

I would like to go but can't make it as I'm picking Saturday evening.

Allen McCormick · Post by **Allen McCormick** » 23 Oct 2013 3:48 am

ERNIE YOU WILL BE MISSED. ERNIE INTRODUCED ME TO THE PANASOFKEE STEEL GUITAR CLUB. WE DID SOME TRAVELING DOWN THERE TOGETHER. WE WILL MISS YOU. LOVE AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.
LOVE YA'LL
ALLEN & BRENDA McCORMICK

Ron Brown · Post by **Ron Brown** » 23 Oct 2013 5:09 am

Ernie's Obit. can be read at

http://lakecityreporter.com

The Steel Guitar Forum

ernest cawby passes

My dear friend has gone home

Ernie

Ernie

Very Nice Man.

Ernie

Rest In Peace