Ron Gaddis

Kenny Davis · Post by **Kenny Davis** » 25 Aug 2023 2:53 pm

Spoke with Smiley Roberts a short while ago, and he told me that he'd just heard that Ron Gaddis had passed away. I haven't seen anything on the web yet.

If true, it's a sad day indeed. He was such a great side man, easily blending with George Jones and a great bass player.

Clyde Mattocks · Post by **Clyde Mattocks** » 25 Aug 2023 9:56 pm

He could read George like a book on his harmonies. R.I.P.

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 29 Aug 2023 9:52 am

Man am I sorry to read of Ron's passing. He was a great guy, great bass-player and certainly was George's right hand man on their shows for all those years.

We did many shows with George and The Jones Boys in the late 70s and through the 80s. All of us in The Farewell Party Band became great friends with Ron and all the guys. It was like a brotherhood for sure.

There were a number of memorable shows,,, one long tour with Gene and George went across Canada into Nova Scotia continuing into Maine. The trip across the Bay of Fundy on the Blue Nose Ferry coming from Nova Scotia to Maine was memorable to say the least..!! We had some fun plane rides to Europe too... ha ha..!! I have many photos from those tours that I cherish.

I have a lot fond memories of Ron and those shows. I'm sad to hear he has left us. He was a great musician, singer and friend. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out for all his family and friends.

Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 29 Aug 2023 3:21 pm

Thanks for your memories Tiny, what a great tribute.

RIP Ron!

Just found this after reading his passing.

https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/geor ... -has-died/

Jason Stillwell · Post by **Jason Stillwell** » 31 Aug 2023 2:57 pm

I hate to hear that about Ron Gaddis. I caught Jones' mid-80s Austin City Limits episode last year and was just blown away by what a phenomenal sideman he was.

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 31 Aug 2023 5:19 pm

that’s a sad news , Ron was a perfect match to George , I enjoyed watching those two guys performing together , you could just tell they enjoyed working together… RIP Ron …

John Brabant · Post by **John Brabant** » 5 Sep 2023 4:43 am

Sorry to read this. Man, our people all seem to be checking out of the inn. Tiny, it you have the chance, maybe you can post some of those old photos. RIP Ron.

Doug Taylor · Post by **Doug Taylor** » 5 Sep 2023 5:24 am

I hate to hear this, I loved to watch Ron and George work together, they were brilliant. I just googled Ron’s name a couple weeks ago to see what he was up to.

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 23 Oct 2023 10:39 am

From Lee Baucum:

I always enjoy watching Ron watching George.

https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/geor ... -has-died/

~Lee