Buddy Charlton Rest In Peace

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 26 Jan 2011 8:03 am

I received a call from Kaylee that Buddy passed away last night. She said that he was not in pain and went peacefully. That's all I know at this time. Our prayers are with the Charlton family and so many who loved Buddy.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 26 Jan 2011 8:06 am

That's sad......yet another of the steel guitar pantheon passes.

Buddy C was unique, amazing and will be missed sorely.

Ray Walker · Post by **Ray Walker** » 26 Jan 2011 8:14 am

Not just a great player but a great person....God rest his soul now and look over Kaylee. Now let's everyone try to find a little something to pitch in and help Kaylee out a little. All my love to Buddy and Kaylee

Ray and Debbie Walker

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 26 Jan 2011 8:35 am

our prayers are with the family.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 26 Jan 2011 8:43 am

Buddy was one of my heros. I've tried to copy a lot of his licks. May his soul rest in peace.

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 26 Jan 2011 8:49 am

He was one of the greats!
May he rest in peace.
Bob and Debra

Debbie Johnley Glaub · Post by **Debbie Johnley Glaub** » 26 Jan 2011 8:51 am

Kaylee, Please know that prayers are with you and your family during this time. All I can say is...thanks Buddy for your music all of these years

Clyde Mattocks · Post by **Clyde Mattocks** » 26 Jan 2011 8:56 am

Been dreading to read this news. Thankful to hear his passing was easy. One of the giants and a huge influence on legions of players. Prayers for Kay Lee.

Tim Stanton · Post by **Tim Stanton** » 26 Jan 2011 8:59 am

A wonderful performer, a kind person, and a man with unparalleled teaching skills. Love and thoughts to Kaylee, and also to Wanda and Billy.

Chris Schlotzhauer · Post by **Chris Schlotzhauer** » 26 Jan 2011 9:01 am

Wow so sad.
Buddy was my absolute favorite player. A huge influence on me.
God bless you Buddy

Dean Black · Post by **Dean Black** » 26 Jan 2011 9:03 am

I heard the news this morning ,and a peice of my heart is gone! Buddys legacy will live on ,and he will be dearly missed,THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER.Kaylee we love you very much,god bless you Buddy

Ron Dodd · Post by **Ron Dodd** » 26 Jan 2011 9:18 am

I am sad beyond words this morning. Kay Lee
thank you for sharing Buddy with all of us
it is a gift that can not be measured.
Kay Lee you are in our thoughts and prayers
and may God bless and keep you at this time.

Ron Dodd

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 26 Jan 2011 9:24 am

I had the privilege of seeing him perform at Scotty's a few times. My condolences to Buddy's family, friends and many fans. Take comfort in knowing his life's work brought pleasure to so many who admired him and his music.

George Crowder · Post by **George Crowder** » 26 Jan 2011 9:29 am

Kaylee, my condolences to you. May God be with you at this difficult time.
Buddy was a great player and we will miss him. He will not be forgotten.

Al Miller · Post by **Al Miller** » 26 Jan 2011 9:29 am

Myself and my dad are deeply saddened by this news buddy was not only a legendary steel guitar player he was a legendary person the legacy he has left each and everyone of us will no doubt live on for eternity. God speed Buddy Charlton you are forever my hero. RIP my friend you will be truley missed. Kaylee dad and I send our love and condolences.
Boo Miller
Gene Miller

Johan Jansen · Post by **Johan Jansen** » 26 Jan 2011 9:46 am

I'm very sad to hear this, God bless his soul.

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 26 Jan 2011 10:08 am

Very sad news and day for the steel guitar world!
GOD be with the family.

John Buffington

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 26 Jan 2011 10:09 am

So sorry to read this. Condolences to Buddy's family.

Jerry Fleming · Post by **Jerry Fleming** » 26 Jan 2011 10:18 am

So sorry to learn of Buddy's passing. He was my hero. RIP Buddy. God bless Kaylee and his extended family always.

David Thornhill · Post by **David Thornhill** » 26 Jan 2011 10:33 am

With great sorrow, I didn't want to hear the news about my friend Buddy. I got to play with him a lot between shows when Ernest and Loretta was touring together. Also played with him on the Opry once. We used to fish a lot years ago. He was and is still one of my all time favorite steel players. Will miss him. Dave Thornhill

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 26 Jan 2011 10:51 am

So very sorry to hear this sad news.
His family will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Ron

Charles Kleinert · Post by **Charles Kleinert** » 26 Jan 2011 10:56 am

So very sorry to hear this, Buddy was truly one of the Great Steel Players. His family will be in our prayers.

chuck

Jeff Agnew · Post by **Jeff Agnew** » 26 Jan 2011 11:14 am

I was deeply saddened this morning to receive a call with this news. I had a letter to Buddy sitting here on my desk, ready to mail this morning, telling him how much I cared for him and for our friendship over the past 30+ years. I'll now have to tell him in prayers.

It would be impossible to overstate his influence on a generation of steel players -- some through his recordings, but primarily those who knew him through his teaching. The sheer number of successful steel players he mentored is testament to his amazing talent, patience, and compassion. Through them, his legacy will carry on.

To Kay Lee, I offer my love, condolences, and deepest sympathy for such a huge loss.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 26 Jan 2011 11:23 am

One of my favorite players, may he rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family and friends and a thank you to Buddy for the great music.

Greg Rowles · Post by **Greg Rowles** » 26 Jan 2011 11:31 am

I had the distinct honor of studying under Buddy for five years. He was the reason I wanted to play steel guitar. I'm so fortunante to entertain professionally and Buddy always pressed me to move to Nashville and persue my carreer in the music business. To this day I play with a slide he gave to me 20 years ago. He inspired me and so many others to carry on the tradition of REAL country music. KayLee was the love of his life and together they helped so many of us persue our dreams. I know that Buddy is visiting with Ernest Tubb today and sharing stories with our Heavenly Father. Your legacy will live on forever Buddy. Thanks for so many incredible memories.

Greg Rowles
Alabama Theatre
Myrtle Beach, SC

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Buddy Charlton Rest In Peace

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