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Spooner and Gail
January 8, 2023
Remembering you allways my brother .You´re music and friendship will never be forgotten.
Chris Gast
February 7, 2004
Ron made playing music fun and exciting. I'm honored to have made his acquaintance, and I'll always have a special place in my heart for him. Ron inspired people, musicians and otherwise. I'll never forget him.
Chris Gast, Covington, Ky.
Teresa Sams
February 4, 2004
Ron,
I will miss you until I die. You were (are) the greatest. I still can't get used to the fact that I am never going to hear your voice or see that wonderful smile again. I will always remember the times. I love you big boss man. God bless your family.
KATHEY BEGLEY
January 23, 2004
I'M VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. HE WAS A DELIGHT TO TAKE CARE OF AT VA. HE ALWAYS REMINDED ME OF A BIG TEDDY BEAR. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Mary Fitzgerald
January 23, 2004
Dear Shirley,
I have been out of town and only just heard the news about Ron. I am so sorry. My eyes are filled with tears writing this. You know I love both you and Ron, begining in those days in the late '70's. I am proud to have had the pleasure of knowing Ron. He had that rare talent of making people better...I'll miss him. I imagine he is up in heaven winning talent contests with that teeth picking trick. No one could ever match that.
Lisa Harris
January 23, 2004
Sorry about your loss I know Ron because he used to come into Central Bank and I always used to wait on him and he was such a pleasure to wait on he was always so nice. He actually got me an apple which was like a raise only with an apple. Always a delight he would always come in and talk about Amanda and Ron how smart they were and how he was SO PROUD. I went to school with Amanda and graduated and I just want to say Sorry Amanda and Family he will be missed sincerely around the world. God Bless You all.
Melissa Cunningham
January 20, 2004
Initially, I had the pleasure of knowing Ron through his music. Working weekends at a Louisville bar where Ron often played gave me the chance to meet Ron, the musician. After Ron learned I attended UK in Lexington, our conversations changed, and I had the wonderful experience of meeting Ron, the father. The only time he seemed happier than talking about music, was when he was bragging about his kids.
Ron was a beautiful man to know. He will be missed greatly by every life he touched.
Janice & Ray Litz
January 19, 2004
To Ron's Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of need. We are friends of Tim and Cheryl's are saddened by the loss of his brother.
Carrie Marshall Johnson
January 18, 2004
My deepest sympathy to Ron’s family:
Ron and I first played music together in a band called Jasper at Ho-Jo’s in 1989.
Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a couple of musical projects, here and there, with him.
I loved to go listen to Ron play when my band is not playing. He was such a great guy and musician. Ron had a way of making everyone around him feel comfortable, and happy to be experiencing the “moment”.
I’m happy to have known such an awesome person, and deeply sad that the man and his music is gone.
I’ll miss him.
Kathy and Les LeFevre
January 18, 2004
To the Harris family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss...Ron must have been a wonderful person and a good friend to many. We are Cheryl and Tim's friends from Cincy and we extend our sincere sympathy and prayers to your family!
Kathy and Les LeFevre
Jenrose Fitzgerald
January 17, 2004
a song to send ron off to that barroom in the sky...
Lookin’ Fine
(in memory of Ron Harris)
The last time I saw you down at the bar
How it made me smile when you played my guitar
You said, “Girl, you know, you sure are lookin’ fine”
And you took my hand, put it to your chest
You told me, “Life’s a gamble, but I’ll place my bets
There’s just too much livin’ left in this heart of mine”
I said, “Even though I know we’re all on borrowed time
It seems to me, you sure are lookin’ fine”
And what about that night at the Devil’s Inn?
You looked up when I walked in, with a Cheshire grin
You said, “Girl, how long has it been?”
When you took your break, you pulled up a barstool
Said, “Can you believe my boy’s in school?
I haven’t felt this good in I don’t know when”
Now I am picturing a barroom
Where Johnny Cash still sings
I see you sitting at the bar with all the queens and kings
With your flyin’ shoes and your silver wings…
And I can see the neon shining in your eyes
You can hear that music play ‘til the end of time
Yes I can see those neons shining in your eyes
And Lord knows, you sure are lookin’ fine
Russ Highland
January 17, 2004
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Ron. Such a lost to the musical community. We will be praying for the family.
God Bless you all,
Russ and Sandy Highland
Frank Rocks
January 17, 2004
Ginger and I wish our best in this moment of sorrow.
patrick golden
January 17, 2004
i am very sad to here the news about ron.i got to play with ron many times and really enjoyed playing with him,we also had many great times togather.
i will think of him often.
sincerly,
patrick golden
Sandy Nelson
January 16, 2004
I'm a friend of Helen Reeves from Glasgow. Helen spoke of Ron very often and always with affection. I felt as if I knew him. I'm sorry for your loss.
All the best with the future.
Wee Sandy.
wee Helen Reeves
January 16, 2004
If I stood on a chair I could look into Ron Harris' eyes.
Eight years ago I played two songs at his blues jam in the Rosebud then put my guitar away, but he wasn't going to let me off that easy - he got me up to sit in with him for the rest of the night and there followed 4 months of school with the big man who I called Mr Harris. 2 nights a week for 4 months he let me sit in with the Brothers and learn how to listen and play along with him. Not every musician would give a young performer such a chance to learn. It truly was the time of my life. I don't have the words to express my sadness at last night's news. I feel lucky, though, to have been in Lexington last October and to get up there with him once more. it will always make me smile.
I often wondered if he knew that what I really loved was just to play rythym to his lead. Thank you for letting me play with you, Mr Harris. I will never forget all that you gave me.
My thoughts are with you, Shirley, little Ron and Amanda.
Mary and Tony Fanello
January 16, 2004
Our sincerest condolonces on the passing of your loved one, Ron Harris. We are friends of Ron's brother and wife Tim and Cheryl Harris. Tim has always had such wonderful things to say about his brother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Harris family
Fender Via
January 16, 2004
To Ron's family, my deepest sorrow was to hear from a friend that Ron passed away...I moved away from Lexington 6 years ago and when ever I came back to Lexington to visit my daughters, I would ask my friends where was Ron Playing? I used to hear him play at Shooters on Sunday's.
As a Blues fan, I have been to many places listening to the Blues and whenever I heard him play he always surprised me how talented he was, We would dance our butts off when he played...he always pleased me when I would hear him play...I will borrow a line from my favorite movie "It's a Wonderful Life"...a man is not a failure as long as he has friends... Ron was a wonderful man and blues artist and he will be surly missed... my heart was sadden by the news, but I am happy and blessed to have known him as a friend and truly blessed to hear him play... I will always remember him as a man who had many friends, and as a Blues artist who played a mean guitar...I hope in my next life I get a chance to shake his hand hear him play for me again...
Michael Johnathon
January 16, 2004
This is a frustrating but adorable part of the musician's life . . . you meet someone, make the best friend you ever had in five minutes and then you don't see each other again for months and months. I've known Ron for several years but spent precious little time with him. I recal one rather unispiring Sunday wandering over to a watering hole where he was jamming and, at his urging, jumped up on stage and played "Knockin On Heaven's Door" with Ron and the band. He was always very generous with his stage and spotlight, he would share it with anyone who came along. My heart and my best wishes go out to the family of a very fine man. He will be missed by many.
Lisa Baughn
January 16, 2004
To Ron's family and friends,
My deepest sympathy. I had the honor of meeting Ron through my work at WUKY. He was a kind and loving man that never met a stranger. He always made me laugh and feel good about life. He will be greatly missed. God has added a great musician to his heavenly band. He will live forever in our memories. Lisa
Jeremy Appleman
January 15, 2004
Amanda, Ron, and Shirley you have our deepest sympathy. Ron was a great person and will be deeply missed.
Marie and Jeremy
Leah McKinney
January 14, 2004
I helped care for Ron at the VAMC. He was a ray of sunshine to me and all of the staff. Although I never heard his music, I really enjoyed hearing about his music, his life, his family, and his travels. I remember how excited he was when his band was going to be playing on TV in Lexington. I would like to express my condolences to his family and friends. Ron will be missed by all of us at the VA.
Shawn Weir
January 14, 2004
A Good Man to be missed by all.. God Bless
SRW
WENDELL RODGERS (RENO'S ROADHOUSE)
January 14, 2004
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
SHARON RODGERS
January 14, 2004
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
Amy
January 14, 2004
Ron was a special man and a talented musician..he will be missed by all. I meet him many years ago and was reacquainted by my dear x-husband, Fancy. My thoughts and prayers go out to Shirley and the family for this great loss.
Amy Horton
January 14, 2004
Shirley,
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this time of sorrow. He will be greatly missed.
I meet him many years ago and then was requainted with him again while married to Fancy.
Amy (Knoxville, Tn)
Kathi Uzzel
January 13, 2004
Shirley,
For one to have lived a mere 52 years and to have used his life to help so many others, and enjoyed his life and his gifts and talent by sharing and creating so many memories , has got to make God one happy creator. They say that creation is still in progress, isn't it overwhelming in comfort and peace to know that Ron is always going to be a part of it, and us! I wish every moment of your family's sadness to be framed in wonderful memories of a life well lived
Sincerely, Kathi
Tina Krahenbill
January 13, 2004
I feel very blessed to have met such a man and his family. My thoughts and prayers go to all who feel the loss of this great man.
mike lesch
January 13, 2004
Ron was the best blues man
to ever grace the melody bar stage at Jim Porter's. The last time I had the pleasure of working with him, not only did he sing happy birthday to two of my good friends, at the end of the night the demand for an encore was so great(from a very small late friday crowd I might add), they began filling the Tip Jar of Love just to fill their hearts with a few more notes from his. Needless to say, Ron is in all of our hearts, and will be greatly missed.
Steve Thorpe
January 13, 2004
To Rons family, Ron and I had tried to hook up several times last year, we almost did in Daytona. He left me a message on the phone. I was so glad to hear his voice. We were good buds and jammed a lot together years ago. I'm very saddened to hear about his death. God's peace to you all.
Katherine
January 13, 2004
The sky is crying...and so are the friends, aquaintances and anyone whose life Ron touched even briefly.
Now he plays with his peers in heaven. God bless you Shirley, Amanda and Ron II.
Fancy
January 13, 2004
Ron II, Take good care of the chair and enjoy it, you know your Dad will be watching :-)
Jenrose Fitzgerald
January 13, 2004
To the family and friends of Ron Harris:
Since hearing the news, I have had in my head a song Helen Reeves wrote about playing with Ron. The line is: "You don't notice the songs until they're not there..." With Ron, of course, you couldn't help but notice. He will be missed.
Smiley's Sport's Bar and Grille
January 13, 2004
BRENDA, PAT, STAFF AND PATRONS OF SMILEY'S SPORTS BAR AND GRILLE SEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY, INCLUDING HIS MUSICAL FAMILY AND FRIENDS. RON WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. THE ENJOYMENT THAT HE GAVE WHEN HE WOULD DO A PERFORMANCE WAS VERY INTENSE. THE WAY HE WOULD WALK THROUGH THE CROWD, PLAYING WITH HIS TEETH OR BEHIND HIS BACK. NO ONE DID IT BETTER. THE HEAVENS ARE FILLED WITH ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL ARTIST. GOD BLESS YOU.
SMILEY'S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE
WINCHESTER RD.
Lance and Avery Garner
January 13, 2004
We are so sorry for your loss. Ron was a wonderful person and father, and we know he will be truly missed. Amanda, Ron, and Shirley, you have our deepest sympathies. Our love to you all, sorry we couldn't be there for the funeral. We'll see you soon.
Steve Nall
January 13, 2004
Ron was a great player and an even greater man. I only knew him briefly, but he will be missed.
TONY RILEY {WHITLEY}
January 13, 2004
RON WAS NOT ONLY ONE OF THE BIGGEST SOFT HEARTED MAN I EVER KNEW! BUT ALSO DEFINITLY THE BEST GUITARIST AND MUSICIAN THAT I EVER KNEW! I FEEL SO BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM AND BEEN A FRIEND OF HIS! HE ALWAYS GAVE ME A KIND WORD OR A GENTLE BUT ORDERLY PUSH WHEN I HAD A SHOW TO SING AT IN NASHVILLE! HE WOULD SAY TONY DONT GIVE UP DONT EVER GIVE UP!THANKS FOR BEING AN ENTERTAINERS ROLLMODEL, AND THANKS FOR BEING YOU!
Pat Yancey
January 13, 2004
Shirley - remembering you and your family with sincere sympathy in your loss.
Faye Tudor
January 13, 2004
I was so shocked to learn about Ron, my prayers are with you all. I will be there on tuesday, I know Amanda will not remember me , but I will be glad to see her again, I always watch for her when she played ball and was very proud of her in school.
I know she will miss her Dad very much as will Ron 11, and you especially Shirley. If there is anything I can do please call.
Love Ya Faye
Josh White
January 13, 2004
Dear God where can I begin to explain to everyone what Ron meant to me. And what can be said that hasnt been said already.
Thank you for taking me under your wing, and teaching me not only how to enjoy playing music but letting others enjoy my music audibly and visually.
I am proud to be one of the many great musicians out there that you dubbed one of the Knott Brothers.
I'll miss you more than you'll ever know. You were like my second father. Rest In Peace friend, You will be remembered forever by this man.
Debbie Wigginton
January 13, 2004
I love you all. Ron was one of the kindest and one of the most caring people I have known. It is my blessing to know his family.
My prayers go with you.
Debbie Wigginton
Jim Bazini
January 13, 2004
Shirley, very sorry for your loss. His legacy will remain from the other players he entertained, befriended, encouraged, and taught through the years. God bless.
MIke young
January 13, 2004
THE BEST BLUE PLAYER AND FRIEND WE HAD.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS. SPOONER & GAIL YOUNG
Billy Ray Gardner
January 13, 2004
Hey Shirley just wanted to let you know that Ron will be truly missed. We had some great times playing music together and those memories will never be forgotton.You and the family will be in our thoughts and in our hearts.I am here if you need anything.
Lora Roberts
January 13, 2004
Your kindness serves to fill the void,
Your homeward journey left.
It tells me love is not destroyed,
And hope is not bereft.
Terri Brown
January 13, 2004
Ron will always have a special place in my heart and memories. He had a way of making one feel special.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
melanie spicer(ballard)
January 13, 2004
Shirley,
I'm so sorry for your loss. God be with you and your family. You are in my prayers. melanie
john zani
January 13, 2004
To The Harris family my family will
miss you ron and all the times we watch you play for the last 14YRS God bless U and the family...
WE WILL MISS YOU
Ty Krahenbill
January 13, 2004
I have a lot of thoughts and things to say but they all lead back to this. I really mss you Ron.
BRENT AND LISA SCHRACK
January 12, 2004
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. RON WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY ALL OF HIS FRIENDS AT THE VA MEDICAL CENTER. LOVE AND PRAYERS.
Tom and Debi Krahenbill
January 12, 2004
Everyone that knew Ron, knew why he was such a Big Man... he had a lot of love to carry with him. And he has our love still. His family and friends have been blessed with his love, talent and warmth. We'll hear his music always.... in our hearts, and his stories, of which he had a few,,, will continue to make us smile. Hugs to Shirley, Amanda and Ron
Bob Weir
January 12, 2004
well this is harder than chinese algebra.
First I want to say how my deepest feelings go out to Shirley, Amanda & Ron.I have have met many people in my years, but very few could I consider my closest of friends. Ron was one of them.I've been thinkin a lot about him since I heard the news...and I can't help but remember him as an ultimate showman..a true entertainer.Ron loved all the good things in life. He loved great music..friends,food, and having a good time,and was able to multi-task by doing several at of those at the same time.But thats while the lights were on... My fondest memories are of when he was not on stage..when we were just having a good time, and hanging out..telling lies and swapping jokes..or fixing our broken down pieces of junk cars on the side of the road in the rain. We did a lot of all of them.Unfortunatley I won't be able to make it to the service tommorow...so in one way I won't have the closure some will..but on the other hand..I'll be able to think that the phone will ring and I'll hear him say.."Brother Bob!...Brother Ron...whats happinin man?"
I might not make it to the gig..but I'll slip in after the show and go backstage to hang out with the band ..just the way Ron would have.
Thanks Ron
Billy Wilson
January 12, 2004
To the family of Ron I send my deepest sympathy. He helped and inspired all musicians around him. It was truly an honor to have played music with him.
Debbie Wigginton
January 12, 2004
Shirley, Amanda and Ron,
I love you all. Ron IS truly GOOD PEOPLE, as are all of you.
There will always be a place for him in my heart.
Love,
Debbie
Bobbie (Fields) Washer
January 12, 2004
To Shirley and the rest of Ron's family, I just wanted to say that I am sorry to hear of his death. He was a great musician, and a great person, and I am glad that I had the pleasure of knowing him. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bobbie
Lora Roberts
January 12, 2004
Your kindness serves to fill the void,
Your homeward journey left.
It tells me love is not destroyed,
And hope is not bereft.
That a life defined, as only kind,
Is a precious cloak to wear.
To come to find, I'm no more blind,
You've become the very air.
Dan Sandusky
January 12, 2004
Shirley,
As you know Ron got me started playing in this area, and that's a debt I can never repay. You and Ron have been great to me and if there is anything I can do for you, Amanda, or little Ron please let me know. My prayers are with you in this sorrowful time.
Your friend,
Steakhouse Dan
Angie Minks,Jackson
January 12, 2004
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Ron's family. We enjoyed his music and humor @ the Hipjoynt He was a great guitarist, he could pick with the best of them. We'll miss ya big guy!
Lee & Angie
Mark and Donna Dryden
January 12, 2004
Shirley and family,
Our love goes out to you. Many wonderful memories flash through our minds as we think of Brother Ron, what a fun loving person he is and how much he loves his family and has touched others. It is an honor to have been able to perform with Brother Ron! Heaven has just added another great guitar player to its all star band!
Love,
Mark & Donna Dryden.
ruel davis
January 12, 2004
Ron,
I will never forget all of the good info about the music biz you have given me over the past 10 years. Music will not be the same now that you are gone. I will miss you very much Ron. I will think of you every time i get up on stage and play my guitar.
With love,
Ruel Davis
Larry & Jeryl Ann Gardner
January 12, 2004
Larry & Jeryl Ann Gardner
Debi/Vito King/Wilson
January 12, 2004
With sincerest sympathy
Ruby Crawford
January 12, 2004
Dear Shirley, Amanda, and Ron II, I am still in a state of shock after hearing of Ron's death. I guess I thought he would go on forever. He will be missed by me and hundreds of his other friends. I will see you all on Tuesday. I will be bringing Fancy. Faye will be coming too. She called me when she heard, and she was almost crying, she could hardly believe it either. Be strong, and know that my thoughts are with you all.
Gary & Nancy Jones
January 12, 2004
We will always miss one of our dearest frinends. Our hearts go out to his family and we are deeply saddened by this loss.
Michael Bush (Ag. mail room)
January 12, 2004
As a fellow lover of the Blues my condolences to Shirley and family. Ron will be truely missed.
Brian Sams
January 12, 2004
Ron was a dear friend to me, and in fact, gave me my first guitar lesson almost 25 years ago. I don't know that I've ever met anyone that was easier to get along with, and he always had time to stop and say a few words whenever we ran into each other around town or at various music venues.
The Lexington music scene has suffered a great loss with Ron's passing, and he won't be forgotten.
Thanks for all the help you gave me over the years...I'll miss you Buddy.
Janet Hensley
January 12, 2004
I'm so sorry for your lost. Ron will be remembered by many.
Amber Fields
January 12, 2004
I'll miss seeing you Ron. I'm glad I got a hug last month when I saw you.
Annie Prewitt
January 12, 2004
I was so sorry to hear about Ron. Listening to Ron play for so many years he would without a doubt be considered to be a Lexington Blues Legend. Ron had such a powerful on stage performance. My thoughts and prayers go to his wife and family.
judy brewer
January 12, 2004
I was a fan who had seen him preform many times over the last 10 years. He is responsible for my love of the blues. We have lost a wonderfull musician and person. I am so so sorry for your loss as his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard Marshall
January 12, 2004
Ron did more for Central Kentucky musicians than anyone else I know. His love for music and musicians transcended styles and trends and got to the heart of things. His love for the Blues was only exceeded by his kindness and the generosity he showed to others. You will be missed Ron, but those of us who were fortunate enough to have spent time with you will always be wiser and more in tune with ourselves and others. A true Legend, he will live in our hearts and minds forever.
Lee
January 12, 2004
My sincerest condolences go out to the Harris family.
Ron, I'm going to miss you.
Stick.
linda chapman
January 12, 2004
On behalf of myself and husband (Mike) we would like to express our deepest sympathy to Ron's family. He was truly one of the great blues muscians who loved what he did, and always inspired the crowd. We partied with Ron and the Knott Brothers this past New Year's eve (2003) at Zena's in Lou., KY. That was one of the best New Year's eve we have every had and will always remember Ron going out into the crowd and up to us playing his guitar behind his back. Oh how he could pick! Thanks Ron for the good times - we will miss you and the beautiful soul felt music you made!
Jodi Johnson
January 12, 2004
Love you Ron, every one at Jim Porters will miss you, cant believe you're gone...... Rock On.....
GERTIE RICHARDSON
January 12, 2004
TO RON'S FAMILY, RON KNEW PEOPLE OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES AND COLOR. HE DID HAVE THE BIGGEST HEART. RON KNEW NO STRANGERS AND YOU SURELY LOVED HIM WHEN YOU MET HIM. HE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED YOU HAVE MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY
GERTIE RICHARDSON
January 12, 2004
TO RON'S FAMILY, OF COURSE RON KNEW PEOPLE OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES AND COLOR. HE KNEW NO STRANGERS. GOD KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING WHEN HE PUT RON ON THIS EARTH. RON DID HAVE THE BIGGEST HEART. AND HE SURELY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT HAD THE PLEASURE TO KNOW HIM. YOU HAVE MY PRAYER AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
Libbey Estes
January 12, 2004
Life blossoms for awhile;
Love blooms forever.
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