Earl-Scruggs-Obituary

Earl Scruggs

1924-2012 (Age 88)

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Bluegrass legend and Cleveland County native Earl Scruggs diesBy Joe DePriest[email protected]Earl Scruggs, who grew up in Cleveland County and left on U.S. 74 nearly 70 years ago to become a bluegrass legend, died Wednesday at...

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Earl and his picking made me smile every time I heard him play.

Earl Scruggs inspired me to play the banjo. He will always be the greatest banjo player ever.

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's...

I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of mr EARL SCRUGGS he was a well known country singer who will sorely be missed may the true God grant him peace

You are a "Centerpeice", in the musicians of the world. You have changed many musicians as to how they play the old 5-string. You will never be forgotten...
Gerald W Gay, Waverly, Virginia

My name is Thomas L. Thacker . Mr scruggs got me playing the banjo. Mr scruggs is the best Banjo player ever. I never got to meet him but will miss him. I grow listening to him and Mr flatt. Rest in Peace MR. Scruggs.

When I here earl play it brings peace and joy to my soul,wish I could of met such a humble talented gentleman,dan talbot ,west whately mass

What a great talent to be missed. It's so difficult to cope especially when we lose someone so talented; who meant so much to family and friends. May the God of all comfort be with you during this period of great loss as future promises awaits us when our mourning will be turned into joy .(Jeremiah 31:13 )

You gave me great memories since I was a tot. You were the greatest ever. I will miss you and Lester always. Thank you for the memories and I will seek out your music so long as I shall live. There just aint nuthin better.
Rest in peace my friend. I hope to see you both on the other side.
Richard L Miller.