ernest cawby passes

James Nazworth · Post by **James Nazworth** » 23 Oct 2013 5:15 am

I just read the news on Steel Guitar Forum just a few minutes ago. I have known Ernie for a long time one of the greatest Friends I have ever had. We played music together for years. To Nan and her Daughter I don't know what to say other than we lost a icon I really liked to pick with Ernie when I took the lead he always put his steel bar down and really listened to what I was picking, it made me feel good. I got I don't know how many tapes I made with him playing with the Country Gents a band we had that played ever Sat. night in a garage made into a band room.Nan I am so sorry for yours and our lost. Big Jim

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 23 Oct 2013 5:44 am

Ernie's Obit:

Mr. Ernest Bernard Marvin Cawby, Jr., 82, of Lake City, Florida passed away Monday evening October 21, 2013 at Lake City Medical Center. Mr. Cawby had been a resident of Lake City since 1973 coming from Pensacola, Florida. He attended the Apostolic Church in Hatchbend. In his spare time he enjoyed building Amp Stands for Steel Guitars "Known as the Little Giants" and fishing. He was preceded in death by a brother and a granddaughter.
Mr. Cawby is survived by his wife of 63 years Nan Cawby, Lake City, Florida; One son Ernie Cawby III (Beverly) of Flomaton, Alabama; two daughters Belinda Mallory (John) and Becky Hogan (Chris) of Lake City, Florida seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the direction of the DEES-PARRISH FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 458 South Marion Ave., Lake City, Fl. 32025.

Jerry Van Hoose · Post by **Jerry Van Hoose** » 23 Oct 2013 12:29 pm

I've been away for a few days, just now opened the Forum and saw the post in the "Gone Home" section. I am deeply saddened by the news of Ernie's death. I'll always remember his kindness and generosity. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Ernie Cawby, may you rest in peace.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 23 Oct 2013 1:18 pm

RIP Ernie, what a gentle,kind spirit you had..

Tommy Dodd · Post by **Tommy Dodd** » 23 Oct 2013 2:08 pm

Like many of you, Ernie was my buddy. He was always reminding me to "take care of Donna" cause she was too good for me and could get away. I always think about his teasing and his sheepish grin but always a kind gentleman. RIP my friend. Our prayers for Nan, Belinda, and the rest of the family.

TommyD

Shorty Smith · Post by **Shorty Smith** » 23 Oct 2013 6:14 pm

Ernie was a great friend, He will be missed, Condolence to his Family, Rest in Piece Ernie

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 23 Oct 2013 6:36 pm

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Cawby family......

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 23 Oct 2013 6:53 pm

Then and now

For those who ask there will be no funeral but on Saturday we will have "A Celabration of Life" at noon with food and music, all who would like to come all welcome and bring your what you play. It will be outside bring chairs if you would like to sit we did not have enough. A covered dish would help the meat is provided.

Address is: 113 NW Fat Cat Court; Lake City, FL 32055. I 75 and US 90 west toward Live Oak, FL 3 miles on right. Look for Jackie Taylor Real Eatate Century 21 on left, next you will see a curve sign start to slow for the next lane to the right is Fat Cat Court, as you leave the highway turn right again, come around the greenhouse and past two doublewides an the fince on the left and park in the green field. Good ground for parking.

Lee Barber · Post by **Lee Barber** » 23 Oct 2013 8:11 pm

Never Met Ernie, but read a lot of his post. Seemed like a really nice man.
RIP Condolences to his family!

steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 24 Oct 2013 6:11 am

One of the good guys with loads of class on The Forum. Will miss your posts, buddy, stevet

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 24 Oct 2013 6:46 am

i never met Ernie either but i often enjoyed his posts & presence here
my sincere condolences to his family
RIP Ernie

Tom Palmer · Post by **Tom Palmer** » 24 Oct 2013 9:26 am

Ernie was one of my favorite customers. He had a ton of equipment and over 13 of our covers. A couple of years ago on a trip to Florida I had an opportunity to visit Ernie at his house. He was a gracious host and showed me around his property and told me a lot about his history in business and playing steel. We had a wonderful visit.
I am sad to hear of his passing but know he is in heaven for all time. May he rest in peace and my condolences to his family.

Raymond Thiebault · Post by **Raymond Thiebault** » 24 Oct 2013 12:54 pm

R.I.P. dearest Ernie. You will be missed greatly by all of us that knew you. All the above messages have said it all. You were a kind, gentle, and loving man. Play wonderful music in heaven as you did on earth and we will hear you again some day in the future. We will pray for you, Nan and your family.
Blessings to the Cawby family.
Ray & Claire

Talon Ross · Post by **Talon Ross** » 24 Oct 2013 5:41 pm

RIP Ernie. I'll sure miss the great conversations we've had.

Jack Goodson · Post by **Jack Goodson** » 24 Oct 2013 6:51 pm

i guess the thing i remember about ernie and nan was the porch picking that martha and i had the opportunity to be a part of. ever time i thought of ernie and his family was that we always wanted to go back....RIP my friend....jack and martha

Sam White · Post by **Sam White** » 25 Oct 2013 4:31 am

So Sad to loose another Steel Guitar Player and a great guy from what I have heard and read. Rest in peace Ernie and have fun playing with all the great steel Players that are now around you including my good friend Ray Walker.Prayers for Ernie and his family.
Sam & Anna white

Tommy Young · Post by **Tommy Young** » 25 Oct 2013 8:31 am

My sincerest condolences to NAN and the whole family we met several times at the steel shows he would drag up a chair and give me all kinds of his great advice every time he saw me such a great and caring person may GOD BLESS...

Ron Epperson · Post by **Ron Epperson** » 25 Oct 2013 11:51 am

so sorry to hear this RIP ERNIE TILL WE MEET AGAIN PLAY IT CLEAN

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 25 Oct 2013 11:05 pm

that's sad news..........we will miss him

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 26 Oct 2013 3:22 pm

Ernie was one of the good guys.

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 27 Oct 2013 1:25 am

Man, what a loss. Ernie EXUDED love, for his family, his friends, and his Saviour. Several years ago, when I was doing the scheduling for the old Saluda show, I had Ernie onstage, playing his heart out. Somebody hit me on the elbow, and said, "Listen to that! No way I can go on after that"...That man who touched my elbow? My old pal, and SGHOF menber, Russ Hicks.
No problem, Ernie. You'll get first pick of time slots, and play as long as you want to. My prayers, for ALL of us who knew Ernie, and his wonderful family.

Russ Hicks · Post by **Russ Hicks** » 27 Oct 2013 7:57 am

Sad news...I'll miss seeing this dear man.

admin · Post by **b0b** » 27 Oct 2013 8:06 am

Ernie joined the Forum about 10 years ago. He was a prolific poster and an ideal netizen. I never met him "in real life", but we exchanged emails now and then. Never a harsh word. I bought one of his clever little amp stands, which I use to this day.

The world needs more gentlemen like Ernie. I suspect he was a great role model to the young people in his life. My sincere condolences to his family.

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 28 Oct 2013 3:22 pm

Thanks to all for helping in our Life celebration for Ernest Cawby, you will never know
how much it meant to us having you join in with us, we treasure every moment we had with you, and it will help carry us through the up coming days when we turn and find him not there. Everyone did so much and we thank you over and over again. Thanks for the prayer's, food and kind words. We look forward to seeing you soon and talking to you again. In loving thoughts,

Nan Cawby, Belinda Cawby Mallory, Becky Cawby Hogan, Ernest Cawby, and Family

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 28 Oct 2013 4:22 pm

RIP Ernie I echo the kind words on this thread - he called me a few time and was always a pleasure.

We lost another good guy

Joe Naylor
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