Robert "Bobby Wayne" Edrington
1941 - 2009
Robert "Bobby Wayne" Edrington
1941 - 2009
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BORN
1941
DIED
2009
Robert Edrington Obituary
Memorial service: A service will be held at a later date.
Bobby Wayne was born in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Dec. 11, 1941, to Ernest and Ruth Williamson Edrington. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother; and granddaughter, Bonnie.
Bobby Wayne was known and loved by many for entertaining with the likes of Freddie Hart, Merle Haggard and Wynn Stewart on bandstands for 55 years. He will be greatly missed by many.
Survivors: Wife, Beverly "MiMi" Edrington; stepson, Mark Allman and wife, Glenda, of Mesquite; daughter, Robin Edrington-Lathan and husband, Richard, of North Carolina; sisters, LaJuana Hartsock of Pilot Point, Barbara Faulk of California; grandchildren, Carly Lathan, Jacob Lathan, Tony Allman; and mother-in-law, Virginia Edwards.
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Ken Ward
October 24, 2025
RIP. Am playing Bobby's "California on my mind" on my country shows this week on WEVL and KUPR.
Justin Wray
June 10, 2025
I knew and worked with Bobby in northeast Arkansas, during the early to mid-2000's, just a few years before his passing.
He was such an entertaining guy to be around. I still remember the day I brought my parents' old copy of Merle's "The Fightin' Side of Me". I can't fully express as to how excited he was. He spent a lot of time running around the factory floor that evening. He loved showing naysayers that he wasn't just a guy with tall tales. He had lived it!
I spent a good amount of time with Bobby listening to stories or having him sing songs for me. You don't get opportunities like that very often in one's life. And, boy, did he have some stories! Hahaha.
Here's to you, Bobby. I just wish you could sing "Misery and Gin" for me one more time. I know it's been a while, but Godspeed.
Terry Greenroy
February 20, 2021
I was very sad to learn of Bobby passing. My deepest compassion for the families. He was a true friend.
October 26, 2009
I new Bobby a long time ago...I was living and playing in the Sacramento area and knew Bobby and Dennis way back when they play withm Don in Santa Rosa and also at the sandalwood in Modesto, And when they were known as the smith Brothers....they had some great arrangements and were always fun to be around. My concolences... Kenny Yates
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Kenny Yates
October 26, 2009
I new Bobby a long time ago...I was living and playing in the Sacramento area and knew Bobby and Dennis way back when they play withm Don in Santa Rosa and also at the sandalwood in Modesto, And when thye were known as the smith Brothers....they had some great arrangements and were always fun to be around. My concolences... Kenny Yates
Jack and Kathy Taylor
October 5, 2009
What a personality! Whether he was singing, picking, or telling stories of his past, he was such a pleasure to be around. We treasure the tapes and pics we have taken at our house, some dating back to 1993. We're so thankful our children and grandchildren had the chance to know Bobby and Mimi. He will be missed and REPEAT PREFORMANCE is still "our song"
Charlie Vaughn
September 29, 2009
Bobby I will never forget the times we spent together. You were always one of my favorite singers. The times we picked together are some of my favorite memories, Charlie Vaughn
September 29, 2009
Bobby I will never forget the times we spent together. You were always one of my favorite singers. The times we picked together are some of my favorite memories, Charlie Vaughn
September 29, 2009
Bobby,
Thank you for all the joy you brought to the world. I will always remember Hag's concerts in Bakersfield when you were with The Strangers. RIP !! Gary Hoetker (Bakersfield, CA)
ron epperson
September 28, 2009
bobby we will all miss you my favorite memories are from the seventies when i was playing with gloria and the twiliters at arthurs club in colton calif. bobby and dennis would come in when they were in town and then we would hangout at richard arlins furniture store in san berdo cal. and play it was alot of fun we will miss you
Scott Wikle
September 27, 2009
I am so blessed with great memories and music from Bobby. We had so many great conversations and I cherish each one. He was always happy to visit and I felt so honored that he made the time for me and helped me with my music. To Robin, Mimi, may God Bless you and your family and I pray He will bring you closer together. We have to cherish each day we have . I know Bobby is smiling down on us always. I will always sing "Harold's Super Service" and remember him. Somehow I can picture him coming up through the clouds to the Pearly Gates in that Model A !
John Buffam
September 27, 2009
Bobby, your kindness and spirit live on in your family and friends. Thank you for all the good times, your kindness, your talent and caring. Hope you and Bonnie are singing again.
much love
Betty Hacker-Wiesendanger
September 27, 2009
I would love to share a story...My parents at one time would go See Bobby from time to time at local clubs in Fort Worth. We shared the same Birthday December 11th so on one of my birthdays he was playing and in between sets my dad told him that day was my birthday also, Bobby signed a picture just for me and then told my mom and dad to call the house the whole club sang Happy Birthday to me. I was very excited because I was only 5. That was one of the best Birthday's of my life...I still have the photo and showed my children and told them the story. He will be greatly missed in my house because he was special to me and also we shared the same Birthday!
Ruth Head
September 27, 2009
I really don't know what to write except I'll be here for you Robin if you need to talk and you and your family are in my prayers!!!!
Joy Harrington
September 27, 2009
Bobby went to Heaven on a pair of silver wings, a guitar on his shoulder, a song on his lips, and our hearts in his hand.
Chuck Cofer
September 27, 2009
Bobby, you will always be in our hearts, on our mind and loved deeply in our souls. We helped each other through tough times and during the good ones, we just enjoyed the moment. Thanks a million for the song you wrote for us..."THANK YOU FOR LOVING MY FRIEND" holds a lot of meaning between the three of us.
We love you,
Barbara and Chuck Cofer
September 27, 2009
Remember the great times in the 70s DFW.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Bob Knight
Bowling Green KY
September 27, 2009
music is in heaven have a party
jimmie capps
September 27, 2009
Bobby you are so loved and we will always carry you in our hearts
love, tricia, jimmie capps
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