Buddy Bryant passes away

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 7 Apr 2009 4:16 am

I just got word from Carrie that Buddy Bryant passed away last night. No further information is available.

Update as of Tuesday April 7 about the funeral for Buddy.

The funeral will be conducted at Pecan Grove Funeral Home at 3124 Robinson Drive Waco, Texas (254-662-2131)
at 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 10th. The funeral home has recommended Elegant Accent Flowers (888-420-2218)as a place to contact in Waco for flowers should you desire to do so.

Robinson Road is Hwy 77 off I-35 where the circle is.

Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 7 Apr 2009 4:42 am

This is a SHOCK!!!!!!!!!! I fish with a relative of his and I just told her I had seen him in Dallas. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Family.

Donna & Jerry

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 7 Apr 2009 4:49 am

This is Very Sad News, I'm at a loss for words....Buddy was a one of a kind...and a Great guy....the Steel world will miss him....

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 7 Apr 2009 5:41 am

One of my dearest friends. I just don't know what to say at this time. Jody.

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 7 Apr 2009 6:00 am

So sorry to hear this news. Prayers are going to his family. Ray

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 7 Apr 2009 6:09 am

Buddy's passing is in deed a sad day. I simply love the man.
We had a great time down at the Steel Mill last month, and my friend will not be forgotten.
Go rest now my brother in Gods arms.

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 7 Apr 2009 6:20 am

He was my friend. I'm so happy to have been able to see him at his jam- he was "my favorite steel guitar player".

Reece Anderson · Post by **Reece Anderson** » 7 Apr 2009 6:36 am

This is a sad day for all of us who knew and loved Bud. I take comfort in knowing of his beliefs, and I know he is in a better place. He truly made a difference in the lives of many. He will be missed, but not forgotten.

Reece Anderson · Post by **Reece Anderson** » 7 Apr 2009 6:36 am

This is a sad day for all of us who knew and loved Bud. I take comfort in knowing of his beliefs, and I know he is in a better place. He truly made a difference in the lives of many. He will be missed, but not forgotten.

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 7 Apr 2009 6:55 am

I just got a call from Buds grandson..Robbie..telling me of Buds passing.As Reese said,he IS in a better place.
Our prayers are with the family.
And to Bud..*Your my favorite MC*..

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 7 Apr 2009 8:03 am

As many of you know , Buddy had a Jam at his home after the Dallas Show, I put together a slide show of one of them, It was a great time, and you can see all of Buddy's friends that came to it.. He Loved Steel Guitar....and People...Theres a lot more to Buddy than we all knew...I'm glade I was able to Call Buddy a Friend....

In Memory of Buddy Bryant..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTX_R5IyhD4

John Lang · Post by **John Lang** » 7 Apr 2009 9:10 am

A very sad day today for me as well. I only knew Buddy for a few short years and from a long distance.

Through Charles Tilley, I met Buddy at my first trip to the TSGA show. Buddy invited me to play at his Thursday night event, which I had the pleasure of doing two years in a row. I'll never forget how nervous I was my first time up on the TSGA stage, and how seeing Buddy's smiling face made me feel at ease.

Annie and I will miss Buddy very much. He was a true friend.

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 7 Apr 2009 9:21 am

As was said before, this is a very sad day for me and Barbara. Buddy was one of our dearest friends. We had such a great time visiting in Dallas last month. Buddy our friend, you are now in the house of The Lord. We will miss you and we love you.
...Roy and Barbara

P.S. to Carrie: You were his "rock", we love you for all the wonderful things and joy you brought to Buddy.

Jerry Van Hoose · Post by **Jerry Van Hoose** » 7 Apr 2009 9:36 am

Buddy was my "favorite" too. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Dana Stewart · Post by **Dana Stewart** » 7 Apr 2009 10:07 am

So sad to hear this news. I am glad I got to see him and hug his neck one last time at the Dallas show. He will be missed.

Dana

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 7 Apr 2009 11:17 am

Carrie, a special thanks to you for hanging in with Grandpa Buddy all these years. You were his ROCK and I know he loved you as much as you loved him. None of us will ever forget your Grandpa Buddy. Love you, Jody.

Danny Naccarato · Post by **Danny Naccarato** » 7 Apr 2009 1:33 pm

So sorry to hear this. Although he IS in a better place, I'm sure it is still tough on the family. He was a great guy, with a great sense of humor, AND, every steel player was "My Favorite Steel Guitar Player".

My condolences to the family.

Danny

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 7 Apr 2009 2:11 pm

I hurt. I simply loved the man. He was my Brother, fraternally and spiritually. My heart is heavy.

I've lost so many dear friends in the last three months... Ben Brogdon, Paul Skelton, Tom Brumley, now Buddy Bryant.

We will all see each other again one day. So mote it be.

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 7 Apr 2009 3:07 pm

This has been one of the hardest days in my life. Since early this morning when Carrie called me and told me about Bud, I have called and talked to so many of his and my friends. My heart is so heavy now,I just want to start this day all over and let this not happen. Buddy was one of my VERY BEST friends and I loved him as much as the rest of you. Part of me died today also.

I pray that my Lord and Savior JESUS has him in his arms and that he has that "Buddy Bryant" smile he always had. Rest well my friend until I get there. One of your favorite steel guitar players will miss you the rest of his life.

Russ Hicks · Post by **Russ Hicks** » 7 Apr 2009 3:42 pm

Very sad news....I'm so glad I got to see and visit with him in Dallas...I'm also glad that I WILL see him again. David, thanks so much for the photo.

Bob Case · Post by **Bob Case** » 7 Apr 2009 4:49 pm

Rest in peace my friend.
Thank you David for the great photos.

George Duncan Sypert · Post by **George Duncan Sypert** » 7 Apr 2009 4:55 pm

No one can replace Buddy Bryant. He was always a joy to be around. I was never able to go the after Dallas party but I wanted to. Seems like I used to hear his name as a lad growing up in Temple Texas. Everyone loved Buddy Bryant. May he rest in peace.
George

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 7 Apr 2009 5:05 pm

I'm so sorry to hear about Buddy's passing. He was such an important part of the Dallas show, and I'll miss my "favorite" MC.
Chuck

Louie Hallford · Post by **Louie Hallford** » 7 Apr 2009 5:35 pm

What a great loss to the steel guitar community and to every one who knew Buddy.He has been such a stalwart of the TSGA and the Dallas Steel Show for years.

Buddy thanks for your many years of loving friendship.

Charles Tilley · Post by **Charles Tilley** » 8 Apr 2009 1:35 am

Most all of you know Carrie Horn, Buddy's grand-daughter who was by his side almost every time you saw Buddy. A big part of her world has now disappeared and I know her heart is broken like the rest of us.

She has done what she thinks is required to join the forum so that she can respond to all the post about Buddy but doesn't seem to be successful.

Please allow me to express her thanks and gratitude for the love shown to her Grand-pa. She would say it differently if she could but please know that she thanks everyone of you.

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