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Tonya Hamlett
March 1, 2019
Just wanted to say hi, Mr Douglas! Hope you're having a great time in paradise! Your son is following in your footsteps and living his dream by sharing his love of music with the world. You'd be really proud of him!
Keith Schulte
February 24, 2019
Ernest was the music which the soul calls "love". Ernest radiated in his affection for others and his affection for music. Ernie was, and will always be a continuing light! His smile was the candle which lit my day.
Mary Ellen Macdonald
June 7, 2017
Ernie made everyone he met feel special. We shared the same birthday and he invited my fiance and I aboard the Nina to hear him play....he rocked the boat!!! All my prayers to his family.
Tonya "MamaDukes" Hamlett
March 21, 2016
I enjoyed our discussions and how you would always impart your brand of wisdom with humor. You won't be forgotten, Ernie! Thank you for your part in producing such a fine son, who is making his own mark on the world with his music. To the entire Douglas family, you have my sincerest heartfelt condolences. I love you guys!
Julie Peyton Payne
March 17, 2016
Many fond memories of You playing the piano at my parents home on 62nd street in Topeka (Duke & Priebe Peyton). "Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog" on our piano was a classic for me! Every time I hear that song, I think of you pounding those keys and singing. Thank you, Ernie, for the great memories, as well as your kind friendship to my parents. Rest in Peace, Ernie.
Tom Pettit
March 9, 2016
Ernie...Topeka's gift to America. I talked to him a few years ago about sharing his talent in California's Bohemian Grove. We couldn't make it happen. I think of him often and miss the fun on the west entrance in our junior year. Wait for me Ernie.
Zach Scott
March 5, 2016
I am very sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Douglas. He was a very kind person and a superb musician. My condolences to the family and may God watch over you at this time.
Mary Lou Anderson
March 4, 2016
I'll always be thankful to Ernie for providing a great venue for local jazz musicians with Catfish Hollow on 6th St. Plus it had really great fried catfish. Thanks Ernie.
Karen Branan
March 4, 2016
I had the extraordinary pleasure of meeting Mr. Ernie Douglas on Jan. 29 when he and his trio played, what must have been his last gig, at my book reading at Westminster Presbyterian. He mesmorized the audience both with his playing and his timely and wise comments on things I read from my book about a lynching. I spoke with him by phone soon after that and he shared his wisdom and good humor with no indication of the suffering he was surely going through. I wish I'd had more time with this lovely man. Rest in peace, magnificent musician.
March 4, 2016
I last saw Ernie at a funeral service in the Bowser Funeral Home in Topeka, just a few years ago. We joyfully embraced each other and thanked God for giving us the privilege of knowing each other. We were THS grads in the class of 1951. I admired his grit and talent! It was a privilege to know Ernie!! Blessings on his family! Theodore T. JOnes, II SDA retired minister.
Gary Bisel
March 4, 2016
Fond memories of a great guy and musician. Heaven just got another honorable member in the band of angels. Ernie was an inspiration to all who know him and enjoyed his music.
Joyce Popham
March 3, 2016
Oh, this earth has lost such a wonderful, talented person. Ernie was always so friendly to all and a joy to be around. He must have a mansion in Gloryland! My sympathies to the family. THS GRAD, class of '51,
Joyce (Macey) Popham
Bob/Betty Willis
March 3, 2016
Will always remember Ernie'piano playing. Good memories. Bob and Betty
Kenneth E. Allen
March 3, 2016
My thoughts and prayer go to the family of Erine. We have kept in touch weekly via Email through the years and many times the family visits to my home. God bless. I will certainly miss you and our chats. Kenneth
March 3, 2016
Ernie was always available when Jerry Scott and I needed him AND his music. A beautiful and kind man he was. RIP
Jan (Peyton) Frickey
March 3, 2016
Rest In Peace Ernie. I had the pleasure of meeting Ernie over 40 years ago as a small child. He had come to visit my parents Darrell and Marie Peyton. I so enjoyed his music. God Bless
Bill Stuenkel
March 2, 2016
Ernie inspired many of his 1951 classmates to be the best they can be. My self included. God bless.
John Hernandez
March 2, 2016
Musicians don't die they just take five. Give my best to my Gandfather. RIP
March 2, 2016
Sadly
What an outgoing guy.
He always kept in touch.
So sorry, Blessings to hos family.
FOX Marcia Jane Fox/Davis
Bill Harper
March 2, 2016
Ernie was a buoyant, talented man who was a joy to all who knew him Bill Harper
Keith Schulte
March 2, 2016
Ernie has been a close friend to everyone. His love and heart has been so very special to all of us. We know his soul will be resplendent in all the worlds of God!
March 2, 2016
I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Douglas, but my parents, Steve and Donna Fink knew him from THS. They spoke highly of him, and of his musical talents.
Jen Smith
John Reppart
March 2, 2016
Ernie was a classic and will be missed by all his friends and classmates. I will look forward to reuniting with him in heaven and hope he can find a piano there.
John Reppart THS Class of 1951
March 2, 2016
I have many happy memories of hearing and watching Ernie play the piano and marimba on the Plaza on the rooftop at a well known hotel! He was always in talent shows in high school and I can say that everyone knew him without a doubt! I know that your family will miss him so much. I remember when he brought your mother who was 100 (or even more) to one of our reunions! I know that I'll see him again!
Sincerely,
Peggy Hughes Glazzard
Clifford Leonard
March 2, 2016
I have known Ernie my whole life. I knew the whole family, because I lived at the corner of 17th & Quincy. Ernie and I walked to Crane Jr. High together, with Peno. I used to listen to him playing the piano on summer evenings, before air conditioning, and people left their windows open. I will miss his friendship greatly.
March 2, 2016
My THS classmate, Ernie, will be missed by a great many people. Especially those of us who have maintain a connection with him.
Jerry Dawson
Phil Palmer
March 2, 2016
Heaven is welcoming a great musical talent.
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