



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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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.
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
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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
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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
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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

"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.

Pearl Dee (Jones) Butler 1929 To 1989
Carl Robert Butler 1924 To 1992
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 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
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Keith Whitley
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Buddy Lee
Andrea
Schoen
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David "Skull" Schulman
Jerrylynn
May
Jerry Clower
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Jamie
King And Andy
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Jimmy Massingale
"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
Freddie
Fender
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They
will always ride into the sunset together
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Dale Evans
Last Update: 10/24/2007
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