Ernie Wymer ; Passed today

John L. Farrell · Post by **John L. Farrell** » 15 Jan 2012 5:01 pm

A great entainter who loved the steel guitar and going to the ISGC. In fact, he introduced me to the convention and Bobby Caldwell many years ago. Bobby and I bacame brothers and each time Bobby would come down he would want to go sit in with Ernie. I know they are pickin and tellin each other jokes right now. Love Ya Brother

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 15 Jan 2012 5:32 pm

R.I.P Earnie, till we meet again my friend, Truly one of a kind.

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 16 Jan 2012 8:36 am

Ernie was a good friend to me an my bro, when I was just a kid he would sit an teach me licks on the 6 str guitar.As I got older he would let me sit in an play his guitar. When I took up Steel Guitar he just loved the Idea. Earnie an Bud Carter was band mates an very good friends, Earnie was playing with Bud when Bud started putting pedals an use rods for the all pull system in the early 50's. Earnie was a very talented man in so many ways, he will be missed.

Jerry

Ransom Beers · Post by **Ransom Beers** » 16 Jan 2012 10:05 am

Oh no,this is a shock to me,I remember Ernie sitting in Leo Scott's music store pickin' & grinnin',one of our hometown heros has gone to that big stage.RIP Ernie,you'll be missed.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 16 Jan 2012 10:47 am

I don't think I ever met him, but I've heard his name mentioned in KC.

RIP.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 16 Jan 2012 2:06 pm

We are very sad to hear this news. Only met Ernie about 2 years ago, but He was a very great man. He will be missed. Larry and Jean

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 16 Jan 2012 2:10 pm

our prayers go out to the family and all his many friends & fans. we always enjoyed ernie's singing. bruce & lynn

Ransom Beers · Post by **Ransom Beers** » 19 Jan 2012 5:15 am

I never heard Ernie sing but I have jammed with him on several occasions when I was a young lad growing up in Sullivan Missouri.We used to gather at Leo Scotts house ,Bud Carter,Ernie,Jim Brake among the many people that would meet to jam,good times & Ernie taught me a lot about the entertainment business.R.I.P. my dear friend.

Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 22 Jan 2012 6:35 pm

Had a great celebration of Ernie's life last night at the barn....Faye and family were there. What a great guy Ernie was and a great singer, songwriter, entertainer, and friend. Lot's of folks there to participate...Ernie my friend you can now buy all the "green" bananas you want buddy...

Gary Harris · Post by **Gary Harris** » 18 Feb 2012 8:26 pm

About 1953 I was asked to play steel with Ernie and his brother Dink. We did a radio show on Armed Forces Network in Munich, Germany. I sort of rooted out a German who had a home made steel and played with them before I came on the scene. I feel rather badly that I selfishly wanted to play and did not take into consideration how this guy was probably hurt because of me. I hope that if he is still alive that he forgives me.