Buddy Charlton Rest In Peace

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 26 Jan 2011 5:37 pm

RIP Buddy. I add my condolences to Kaylee and family.

Evelyn Whitney · Post by **Evelyn Whitney** » 26 Jan 2011 5:48 pm

He suffered long enough. Now he's resting in sweet peace.
What a great part of our lives, he was.
Kaylee, Evelyn Whitney and L T Zinn send love and prayers for you peace and rest now.

Miguel e Smith · Post by **Miguel e Smith** » 26 Jan 2011 6:10 pm

Like he was to so many others, Buddy was a larger-than-life super musician who provided countless hours of awe inspiring playing. Few reach his level of peer respect and admiration. I'm sure he'll be just as amazing in this next chapter of his adventure.

Blessings and peace to his family and friends,

Mike

GaryHoetker · Post by **GaryHoetker** » 26 Jan 2011 6:55 pm

I didn't know Buddy yet my heart goes out to Kaylee, the family, friends, and all of Buddy's fans.

Buddy and Ralph Mooney are the two steelers that I can listen to incessantly. Buddy was unparalleled in many ways, IMHO. The word GREAT might be the most indiscreet adjective used today. It certainly applies to Buddy. That little smile tucked in the corner of his mouth told us he knew that too in a humble way. He will be remembered and deeply missed.

Bill Terry · Post by **Bill Terry** » 26 Jan 2011 7:23 pm

I never knew Buddy personally, but I've talked to a couple of friends who did, and the affection and admiration for him was evident. Obviously he was not only a great player and teacher, but a great person.

My condolences to the family.

Peewee Charles · Post by **Peewee Charles** » 26 Jan 2011 7:28 pm

So sorry to hear of Buddy's passing...He had such an influence on me as I was just learning to play, remember listening to instrumentals on 8 track as a young boy & heard him at Ernust Tubb record shop a few times....never got to meet him.....he will be so missed.....you're probably jammin with John, Jimmie & Hal & all the rest right now Buddy.....thanks for all the great music.....

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 26 Jan 2011 7:32 pm

I don't know what to say. Too many tears as I type this . Rest In Peace old friend. May GOD bless, comfort, and keep Kaylee and the family always. Jody.

Kay Lee Charleton · Post by **Kay Lee Charleton** » 26 Jan 2011 7:38 pm

It was with the saddest of broken hearts that I had to let you know that last night I lost the love of my life, my husband, my almost constant companion for 34 yrs. My comfort is that he was saved and I know he's with the Lord, waiting until I join him in
Heaven where we'll never be separated again. We spent more time together than any couple I've known. I met him while taking steel lessons so we shared the love of the beautiful instrument and I fully understood that you don't just play steel, you live it. We traveled to work together since he taught and I took care of the business part. He played jobs every weekend and did some recording --he always said
he would never go to a job unless I went with him--he never did. Even our time off was spent together. We bass fished as ofter as possible and he taught me to golf so we could share that also. We were together for everything for 34 yrs. Tonight I am so desparately alone.

Your praise and love and appreciation of Buddy helps ease my heartache.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 26 Jan 2011 7:57 pm

Kay Lee. May God bless you and keep you strong. Your post brought a tear to my eyes. Just remember that Buddy will still be with you in memory every day. Keep the faith girl.

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 26 Jan 2011 7:57 pm

Kay Lee I have never been able to thank Buddy for what he did for me there in the back of Oxon Hill Music, nor will I ever be able to be until some time in the Lord's Time.

My prayers, thanks, and tears for this great teacher, and for all of our, and your great love for him.

Eric L

Zachary Walters · Post by **Zachary Walters** » 26 Jan 2011 8:04 pm

As I've said before about guys like Buddy, from the lives and legacies of some are born renewed purpose in others. I will be playing my first official gig on the psg this Friday and will be telling the audience of the enormous inspiration I've been filled with from listening to and watching Buddy, even though I never had the chance to meet him. My performance will be dedicated to his memory. My heart goes to Kay Lee and the rest of the Charleton family.

Buck Grantham · Post by **Buck Grantham** » 26 Jan 2011 8:09 pm

We didn,t know Buddy personally but we always loved his Steel playing. He had such tone and feeling. He was truly one of the great artists of our time. Our prayers go out to the family. Love, Buck & Mitzi

Mike Hoover · Post by **Mike Hoover** » 26 Jan 2011 8:31 pm

In the early 70's, we had Ernest Tubb and the Troubadours at our show in Marianna, Ar. We enjoyed playing with them on 3 different occasions, always remember Buddy for being such a great picker and person. He will be missed very much.

May God hold you in his loving arms of comfort in your time of mourning.

Mike

Jeremiah Hanley · Post by **Jeremiah Hanley** » 26 Jan 2011 9:54 pm

Kay Lee,
Our hearts go out to you at this sad time, but your words gave me such joy. In your post you said that Buddy was saved...and you know you'll join him again in heaven. What a treasure we have to know the Lord and have the hope of His soon return! Buddy was my first teacher, although I never met him. I had several records of his playing and day after day I tried to learn from this great musician! May the Lord hold you close and strengthen you as only He can do!!

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 26 Jan 2011 10:19 pm

Kay Lee, thank you for sharing that Buddy was saved. I am so thankful to know this. I am so sorry for your loss. From what I have read in this thread Buddy did everything right and had a great life. I am glad that I got to meet him and stand beside the bandstand one night and watch him play for about three hours. He was for sure one of the great players. I wish I could have lived closer to him.
Jerry

Henry Nagle · Post by **Henry Nagle** » 26 Jan 2011 10:23 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViY2WXvVXYU

Holy Smokes. thanks very much, Buddy.

Ian Miller · Post by **Ian Miller** » 27 Jan 2011 12:00 am

Kay Lee, that was an achingly beautiful message, my heart and soul goes out to you. A love as true and special as what you and Buddy shared is so rare, but your example is every bit as inspiring as the personality-infused musical legacy he has left us.

I can assuredly speak for my musical partner Russ Blake in expressing just how much the Buddy/Leon duo means to us, every passage we play, be it together or separately, is a reflection of us reaching to touch the star that is their stellar work together.

Bless you, and bless Buddy.

Ian

Casey Lowmiller · Post by **Casey Lowmiller** » 27 Jan 2011 12:10 am

Such touch. Such tone. Such taste.

In my list of favorite steel players, Buddy was at the top. Everytime I heard E.T. say "Now Buddy", it was Buddy Charleton's playing that I liked the most...not that other Buddy character

The man was a legend and inspired so many folks. We lost a legend!!!

Casey

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 27 Jan 2011 12:33 am

i'm saddened to read of Buddy's passing
my sincere condolences to his family
i discovered Buddy through this forum
Rest in Peace Buddy & Thanx for the Music

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 27 Jan 2011 1:10 am

This is so heartbreaking. I hope Buddy knew how much he helped me and how much I loved and appreciated him.

Kay Lee, I'm sending my love to you now and a card with a little help in it in the morning.

My deepest condolences, Bob

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 27 Jan 2011 1:25 am

This is so sad. I just watched a DVD with some of the old ET shows a few days ago and was really overwhelmed by the talents of these boys, especially Buddy and Leon. The steel guitar world has lost another icon.

My condolences and prayers to Kay Lee and the family.

Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria

Terry McCumbee · Post by **Terry McCumbee** » 27 Jan 2011 2:59 am

So sorry to here this. Our prayers are with the family.

Terry McCumbee · Post by **Terry McCumbee** » 27 Jan 2011 2:59 am

So sorry to here this. Our prayers are with the family.

Jerry Touval · Post by **Jerry Touval** » 27 Jan 2011 3:51 am

Kay Lee – I had the honor of taking lessons with Buddy at Billy Cooper’s these past several years. I was constantly awed by his talent, his patience, and his humility. Both you and he are in my thoughts.

Rudy Hawk · Post by **Rudy Hawk** » 27 Jan 2011 4:06 am

Kay Lee
No words can express our sorrow for your loss. As you know Buddy was a dear friend to me as he was to countless others. Barb and I love you and will continue to lift you up in our prayers each day.
Rudy

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