In Memory Of

In Memory Of



Eddy Arnold

May 15, 1918 To May 8, 2008

My dear friend I will miss you more than anyone will ever know.

I will never forget how we shared our tears backstage at the Opry for Mr. Chet Today I share those same tears for you.

Rest in peace Ed Russell
All of us here at Castle Records
would like to extend our condolences

Jim Hager

Jim and John will be missed, they were close friends to me Ed Russell and

all of us here at Castle Records. We would like to extend our condolences to the Family

Ray Peterson

April 23, 1939 To Jan. 25,2005

All of us here at Castle Records and especially myself, Ed Russell p/k/a Eddie Ray I will miss you old buddy.   May God Watch over you and keep you forever safe. Love You Eddie Ray

            Dorsey Burnette & Johnny Burnette

                   12/28/1932 To 8/19/1979               March 25, 1934 To 8/14/1964



All of us here at Castle Records and especially myself, Ed Russell p/k/a Eddie Ray As Dorsey was one of my best friends. I will miss you old buddy.   May God Watch over you and Johnny and keep you forever safe. Love You Eddie Ray

John Robert Hughey

12/27/1933 To 11/18/2007

Go Rest High my friend as you are one of the greatest pickers I ever had the pleasure of working with. You will be missed. All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Ms. Jean and all the family members. Rest in peace my dear friend you will always be in my thoughts     Ed Russell

Porter Wagoner

August 12, 1927 To October 28, 2007

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Porter's Family. He will be missed by all of us here at Castle Records and around the world. But his music and his love for our savor Jesus Christ will live forever in our hearts. Rest in peace my dear friend I will never forget the advice you gave me on the Music Business.     Ed Russell

Bill Pinkney

August 15, 1925 To July 4th 2007

"The Last Survivor of The Original Members of The Drifters"

All of us here at Castle Records and especially myself, Ed Russell p/k/a Eddie Ray or to Mr. Bill Pinkney                  Mr. Guitar Eddie. I will miss you old buddy. I had the pleasure of touring with Bill Pinkney and the Original Drifters. May God Watch over you and keep you forever safe. Love ya Mr. Bill   Eddie Ray

All of us here at Castle Records will miss you Buddy. Our love goes out to your wife and family. As a songwriter Buddy gave me

sound advice on the meaning behind writing a song and if anyone new Buddy new. His advice helped me complete over

400 songs. I will always think of my friend Buddy when I put pen in hand. I'll miss your kind advice and love Ed Russell



Clay Tober was one of Castle Records artists. All of us here at Castle will miss his wit and smiling face

All he wanted was to sing and play his guitar, Well he is doing that right now, for he is performing for the

Almighty God and his kingdom. Rest in peace old buddy

Bettie & Billy Walker

May 20, 2006

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the Family. They will be missed by all of us here at Castle Records and around the world. Billy's music and his love for our savor Jesus Christ will live forever in our hearts. Our hearts go out to Charles Lilly Jr. and Daniel Patton Sr. as they will be missed as well. Rest in peace my friend's Ed Russell

Buck Owens

8/12/1929 To 3/25/2006

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his Family. He will be missed by all of us but he will live forever in our hearts.

                            Tom Robb

July 1948 to March 6, 2006

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his wife Melanie Dyer and family. He will be missed by all of us but his music and talent will live forever in our hearts.

    Ronald Ray " Ron " Cyrus

July 1935 To February 2006

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his Family. He will be missed by all of us but he will live forever in our hearts.

    Charley Hodge

12/14/1934 To 3/3/2006

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his Family. Jennifer Hodge; one sister, Margie Poteet of Somerville; one nephew, Lyle Poteet of Somerville; one great-niece, Caitlin Poteet; one cousin, Sedema Poole He will be missed by all of us but he will live forever in our hearts. Love you   Ed Russell

Wilson Pickett

1941 To 2006

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his Family. He will be missed by all of us but his recordings will live forever in our hearts.

       Ray Peterson

April 23, 1939 To January 25, 2005

What a Friend to have. I will always miss you, so until we can make music again, rest my friend Love you

Ed Russell / Castle Records

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his Family. Jr.,Kendra Smith and Aiden Rawls, he will be missed by all of us but his recordings will live forever in our hearts. May God Bless you my old friend   Ed Russell

    Elizabeth Wolf



May 11, 1949 To September 17, 2005

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Shara Austin and all of the Wolf family members. Elizabeth Wolf was one of Castle Records true story tellers. She had a way of making ever little kid feel like they were right in the middle of her story. She will be missed by all of us not only on Music Row here in Nashville, but around the world and ever household that housed her work and music. We love you so much and miss you.

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Ed Russell Producer

August 2004

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his wife Kimberly, Brandon, Dylan , Madison and Family. He will be missed by all of us but he will live forever in our hearts.

Mike Daniels

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Chris LeDoux

I Ed Russell gave Chris his first Independent award in Knoxville, TN in 1992 I knew he would go far in the music world. His love for it will live in our hearts forever. All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his Family. he will be missed by all of us but will live forever in our hearts.    Ed Russell

John Fred Gourrier

1941 To 2005

His Hit Record Judy In Disquise ( With Glasses )

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the Gourrier Family. he will be missed by all of us but his song will live forever.

Merle Kilgore

1934 to 2005

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the family of Merle Kilgore he will be missed by all of us but his music and friendship will live on forever in our hearts. I love you Merle    Ed Russell

Lee Stephens

Jan 7, 1933 To July 4, 2004

Ray Charles 1930 To 2004

Ray Charles Robinson was born Sept. 23, 1930, in Albany, Ga. His father, Bailey Robinson, was a mechanic and a handyman, and his mother, Aretha, stacked boards in a sawmill. His family moved to Gainesville, Fla., when Charles was an infant.

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to the Robinson Family. he will be missed by all of us but will live forever in every song he sang and played

Terri Kay



      12/27/1944 To 3/22/2004

Terri Kay Amos

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Ed Russell, Eddie Ray Russell II, Emily Kay Russell, Jerry Amos her husband, Tish Amos, Tiana Amos and Troy Amos. Terri Kay will be missed by so many people. Her sweet voice will now sings for Gods Holly angels.   Love Always   Eddie Ray

June Carter Cash June 23, 1929 To May 16, 2003
Johnny Cash February 26, 1932 To September 12, 2003
All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Johnny's family. John Carter Cash , Rosanne, Kathleen, Cindy, and Tara. The man in black now in white will be missed by his fans, friends and Music Row, However his music will live forever in our hearts.
Jerrilynn May 2002

All of us here at Castle Records will miss Jerrilynn our thoughts and prayers go out to
Freddie May

                                                        Johnny Paycheck 2003

All of American's Loved One's Who Were Lost In NYC, DC, And PA are in our prayers here at Castle Records

HARLAN HOWARD 1927 TO 2002
"THE GREATEST FRIEND SONGWRITER EVER HAD"
All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Harlan's Family. Howard will be missed by his fans, friends and Music Row, However his music will live forever in our hearts.

Chester Burton Atkins



" Chet Atkins " From June 20, 1924 To June 30, 2001.
" Mr. Guitar C.G.P. "
All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to his wife Leona; daughter Merle Russell; grandchildren Amanda and Jonathan Russell; and sister Billie Rose Shockley.

" Mr. Chet gave me my first job here in Nashville, "
" he will be missed but not forgotten."
Ed Russell

1959 To 1975

Carl And Pearl Butler

Pearl Dee (Jones) Butler 1929 To 1989
Carl Robert Butler 1924 To 1992

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolence s to Carla and
Robin. Mr. Carl and Mrs. Pearl will be missed but not forgotten.

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Dee Henry Jenkins, Michael. Joni, Kathy and Jimmy And the Jenkins Family. Conway will be missed by his fans, friends and Music Row. However his music will live forever.
Mr. Roy Acuff and Ms. Minnie Pearl


They sure will be missed by young and old. May they rest in peace.

All of us here at Castle Records would like to extend our condolences to Dee Henry Jenkins, Michael. Joni, Kathy and Jimmy And the Jenkins Family. Conway will be missed by his fans, friends and Music Row. However his music will live forever.

Carl Perkins 1933 To 1998
All of us here at Castle Records would like to send are warmest regards to Ms.Valda, Greg, Stan, Steve and daughter Debbie Swift.

"So many will remember, so few will forget this " Rockabilly King "

Marion Worth Rex Allen SR.   Chuck Seals     Otis Blackwell

Bill Monroe   Keith Whitley Don Fowler  Mooney Lynn

Buddy LeeAndrea Schoen    Gene Autrey   J.D. Sumner
David "Skull" Schulman   Jerrylynn May   Floyd Cramer   Jerry Clower
Jack McFadden   Sandy Bell (Lee) (Russell) Jamie King And Andy

Tillie Johns Owen Bradley   John Hartford    Jimmy Massingale
Freddie Fender

Roy Rogers November 5, 1911 To July 6, 1998,
They will always ride into the sunset together

"Happy trails to you, until we meet again. Happy trails to you, keep smiling until then. Who cares about the clouds if we're together, Just sing a song and bring the sunny weather. Happy trails to you, til we meet again." -Words and music by   Dale Evans



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