Ronnie Symank~Gone Home~Arrangements Added

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 10 May 2015 1:53 pm

I've been asked to post this, with a sad heavy heart, that my dear friend and brother Ronnie Symank passed away peacefully this afternoon around 1:00 PM

Ronnie gave his cancer a big and hard fight.
He was a brave and loving man, a great steel guitar player.

I really can't write more right now, I'll post more when I can handle it.
Ronnie was a reborn christian man that loved the Lord.
I'll write more when I know more.

Ray Harrison · Post by **Ray Harrison** » 10 May 2015 2:02 pm

Such a terrible loss to his family and our community.
Ronnie was not only a great steel player, but a really great human being. His personality was tops and he gave his knowledge to all who would hear.
He is truly missed and blessings and condolences to his family...

Harold Dye · Post by **Harold Dye** » 10 May 2015 2:31 pm

I am truly sorry to hear this. I spoke with Ronnie about a week ago and he said he was not doing well. My prayers for his family.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 10 May 2015 4:02 pm

Oh no, I'm really sorry to hear this. Ronnie was a dear buddy, he fought a long fight against an insurmountable foe. Prayers and blessings to his family.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 10 May 2015 4:14 pm

I am so very sad to hear of this terrible news.
I loved to hear Ronnie play the steel guitar he loved so very much.

I was so glad to see Ronnie this year in Dallas & I
did get a chance to talk to him & Dennis.
Ronnie was one of my favorite players to watch & listen to playing the steel guitar.
He REALLY got into the music!!

My deepest condolences to his families & friends.
Ron

Leland Ogle · Post by **Leland Ogle** » 10 May 2015 5:07 pm

Ronnie was truly a great person and a great musician. He played our Baxter Springs Show twice. He will truly be missed. God bless Ronnie's family and friends.
Lee

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 10 May 2015 5:36 pm

Such terrible news. So many are leaving us

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 10 May 2015 5:40 pm

I did not really know Ronnie well at all but heard nothing but good about him. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family during this most difficult time.

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 10 May 2015 7:06 pm

This is very sad news. Ronnie was a dear friend of mine and Barbara's and he will be missed. Our sincere condolences and prayers to his family.
...Roy and Barbara

George Duncan Sypert · Post by **George Duncan Sypert** » 10 May 2015 7:09 pm

So sorry to hear about Ronnie. What a great guy with a great family. I went to Ronnie's party after the Dallas show and I feared that I would not see him again. He was a dear friend. He will always be in my memory. Rest in peace Ronnie.

George

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 10 May 2015 7:16 pm

It has taken me a while to post - Last year after the March Dallas show I went down to Ronnie's and he played the steel but with much pain and effort.

The first time I met him it was like we had been friends for ever. Great guy --- great steel player and he always said when I was introducing him - "Tell um Joe if they don't like country it is time to leave" and flash that half smile and say again "Tell um"

The first time he went to Baxter Springs was the first time I was there - between he and his brother they told those guys that I would emcee their show "no questions ask" well I have been doing that ever since.

Our thoughts and prayers go out the the entire family - and thanks for for being a great friend and introducing me to so many of your friends. With out fail he would say, "This is my good friend Joe he is a great guy ---- he lives out in Phoenix but lived in San Antonio before that" ---yep it IS a Texas thing.

You will be missed.

Joe

Jana Lockaby · Post by **Jana Lockaby** » 11 May 2015 5:48 am

So sorry to hear this. What a fighter he was, and so much courage. My thoughts are with his family.

jim flynn · Post by **jim flynn** » 11 May 2015 7:52 am

What a shame, talented and steady. A real loss to steel guitar,My condolences to the family.
Jim

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 11 May 2015 8:00 am

My heart is heavy.....we all knew this was coming, yet that does not ease our feeling of loss. Ronnie's pain is over now, and he is in a much better place. I got to know Ronnie, Patty, Dennis and much of the family in the past few years; Ronnie and Dennis came to PHX to play our SWSGA show as long as he was physically able. He epitomized country steel guitar, and loved every minute of it. I am much richer for having known him and his great family. Rest in peace, Ronnie; your work here on earth is done.

Billy Easton

Tommy Minniear · Post by **Tommy Minniear** » 11 May 2015 8:07 am

I was introduced to Ronnie by Fred Justice. I only knew Ronnie a few years, but we always shared some good laughs and stories on the rare occasion that we had the opportunity to visit.
His passing saddens me, but I find comfort in knowing that he won't suffer any more pain.
My sincere condolences to his family and many friends.

Jim R. Harrison · Post by **Jim R. Harrison** » 11 May 2015 8:34 am

While I did not know Ronnie very well, I felt I came to know him this past March at the Dallas steel guitar show when I gave him a copy of this picture I had taken of him last year. He was very pleased to have received this print. My sincere condolences to Ronnie's family. Jim Harrison

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 11 May 2015 2:34 pm

It was an honor and privilege to know Ronnie and I am grateful for his friendship. His brave fight is something I will never forget.

Ronnie, I will miss you, but I know I'll see you again. My prayers go out to the family and I send sincerest condolences.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 11 May 2015 2:48 pm

Another huge loss, I met Ronnie a few years ago at one of the Branson shows. A great player and perfect gentleman. Prayers for the family.

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 11 May 2015 4:56 pm

Sorry to hear this, I have known Ronny for some time he was one of the good guys
He will be missed. Prayers go to his family. Just at a loss for words.

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 11 May 2015 5:06 pm

So sorry to hear this

Dan Chambers · Post by **Dan Chambers** » 11 May 2015 5:07 pm

I only had the privilege of hearing Ronnie twice at the TSGA show in Irving, and his work backing up a vocalist was as good as it gets! He had an uncanny sense of what to play when to play it, and when to let the singer sing! I've always felt the best players knew that, in a band setting, Pedal Steel was icing, not cake. I'm the richer for having heard his tasteful playing. Vaya con Dios Amigo.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 11 May 2015 6:26 pm

Very sorry to hear of Ronnies passing, he was a wonderful player and the Sheraton house bar didn't quite seem the same without him and his brothers band cranking it up in the back.
It was nice to catch up with him briefly in March in Dallas - RIP mate

Jerry Foster · Post by **Jerry Foster** » 11 May 2015 6:28 pm

I am sad to here one of my best friends Has passed on. I have been to his house with Fred Justice several times & had a great time. I thank the lord for the times I have had with Ronnie & his wonderful Family . my prayers go out to his family. God Bless, Jerry & Dee Foster

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 11 May 2015 9:00 pm

Ronnie's arrangements as per his family have been made as follows.

Here are the arrangements for Ronnie Symank. The Visitation is this Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home, 808 S. Reagan St. in West, TX. from 6:00 PM to 8:00 pm.
The Funeral is set for Thursday morning at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West, TX.
All are welcome to attend.

Tommy Alexander · Post by **Tommy Alexander** » 12 May 2015 5:38 am

Sorry to hear about Ronnie. What a nice guy and a great PSG player; he will be missed by all.
I am not able to be there but our prayers go out to his family and all that he loved.

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