Ron Elliot

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 19 Dec 2023 5:11 pm

I just read on facebook (posted by his son) that Ron Elliot passed away. Really sad to read, Ron was a great person and good friend . He will be missed. Ron and Leslie was great people. We will miss them both.

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 19 Dec 2023 5:26 pm

Rest in Peace, Ron Elliott…

Dennis Wireman · Post by **Dennis Wireman** » 19 Dec 2023 5:48 pm

Ron our condolences my friend now go be with Leslie and Larry you are right both great people love to visit and talk with them and the shows

W. C. Edgar · Post by **W. C. Edgar** » 19 Dec 2023 6:08 pm

Wow, what a nice guy!
I first met Ron on a very cold below zero night in Hutchinson Kansas at the Palamino Club.
He was filling in on some shows for Lynn Owsley with the great Ernest Tubb.
I sat a mere 3 feet from Ron's spot on stage and after he broke a string and it flew onto my table we started up a conversation and friendship that lasted until this day.
He was playing a new Marrs D-10 and got me in touch with Duane to purchase my first three Marrs Guitars.
We would occasionally run into each other backstage at the Opry and laugh about how cold it was that night lol
His sense of humor and professional playing ability will live on...
WC Edgar

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 19 Dec 2023 6:11 pm

Another big loss in the steel guitar community. Prayers for his family.

Cliff Trent · Post by **Cliff Trent** » 19 Dec 2023 7:23 pm

Ron was a super guy. When I went with Bobby Bowman to play the Superjam we spent a lot of time with Ron and his wife! They made us all feel welcome. He'll be missed for sure!

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 19 Dec 2023 7:26 pm

So sad to hear this. I met Ron and played with him a few times at the Saluda, SC show. RIP my friend.

RC

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 19 Dec 2023 8:03 pm

Ron was known as Mr smooth for a reason. He was that and more. Great sense of humor and pleasant to talk with. Ron was definitely a patriot and long before the trend was used to get applause. I was lucky enough to enjoy many of Ron's excellent performances. Rip Ron Elliott.

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 19 Dec 2023 8:19 pm

Rest in peace Ron . . . and thank you for all the great music you gave us

Mark Greenway · Post by **Mark Greenway** » 19 Dec 2023 9:02 pm

RIP Ron Elliott.
Here is Ron and Clinton Gregory.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDb_VZlr3Oc

Tommy Shown · Post by **Tommy Shown** » 19 Dec 2023 9:19 pm

RIP Ron,
We miss you . Take comfort with Ms. Leslie.
Tommy

Jim R. Harrison · Post by **Jim R. Harrison** » 19 Dec 2023 10:02 pm

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Ron was always very friendly to me when we met at Scotty's. Here's one of my more recent pictures of Ron.

RIP, Ron!

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 19 Dec 2023 11:36 pm

another legend gone …

… He was a master player, and very nice gentleman.. RIP Ron …

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 20 Dec 2023 12:39 am

OMG, another legend gone. Losing Russ and Ron within a few days is really hard to take. What a sad holiday season this year!

My prayers and condolences go out to the family.

RIP Ron

Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 20 Dec 2023 12:43 am

RIP Ron, peace and prayers to Ron's family and friends.

Michael Scott · Post by **Michael Scott** » 20 Dec 2023 5:18 am

I am sorry to hear this. Ron was always the jokester and had a never-ending source of jokes. Ron was inducted in the SGHOF in 2009. Another pioneer has left us. My condolences to his family.

Sincerely,
Michael Scott
President
The Steel Guitar Hall Of Fame, Inc.
St. Louis, MO.
a 501(c)(3) “Not For Profit” Organization
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Adair Torres · Post by **Adair Torres** » 20 Dec 2023 5:54 am

RIP my friend Ron Elliott.
Prayers to Ron's family and friends.

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 20 Dec 2023 6:10 am

Go rest high on that mountain my dear friend...

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 20 Dec 2023 7:16 am

Sad news. I always enjoyed Ron's smooth playing and his sense of humor. My condolences to the family.
Chuck

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 20 Dec 2023 7:33 am

Ron was always a crowd pleaser here at the OSGA (Okla.). Our prayer is for comfort for the family.
John Buffington
Past Pres. OSGA

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 20 Dec 2023 8:04 am

His approach to the E9th neck caught my attention and my appreciation years ago. He tended to play his leads and low harmony notes on the heavier strings and with more triads. His approach was slightly outside the normal box and created such a smooth full sound. He was also a great guy to talk to and humorous. Yes, very patriotic at the steel shows. I've drifted away from his playing lately and need to get back to it. He was such an inspiration. Another great stylist pioneer is gone. A great steel convention is happening that we can't attend at the moment.

Robbie Bossert · Post by **Robbie Bossert** » 20 Dec 2023 8:46 am

https://youtu.be/XoQN3UE9YK4

RIP Mr. Elliot...

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 20 Dec 2023 9:10 am

Ron Elliott was featured on a lot of the steel guitar shows I played over the years, and he was a great steel player and a great friend. I remember when he played in Saluda one time, playing a beautiful version of "America The Beautiful" on pedal steel, and he played it with great feeling! I enjoyed hearing him tell stories about how he worked at Sho-Bud and the artists he played for.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 20 Dec 2023 9:41 am

I will miss my Brother Ron Elliot greatly. He was the perfect host when I'd visit N'ville and hang with my peeps up there. Ron and Leslie were always full of warmth and generosity. Rest well with Leslie, my Brother.

Jerry Van Hoose · Post by **Jerry Van Hoose** » 20 Dec 2023 11:29 am

I was very saddened to learn about Ron’s death. Ron was a dear friend, I know his daughter, Edie is heartbroken as is the rest of the family. May God Bless Ron, may he rest in peace.

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