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Juan Nelson
July 14, 2022
Ernest Waller's bass drum foot hit SO HARD that it could move u if u stood in front of it..it sounded like a huge gun shot..he was a great musician but a great black man as well..
Eddie Slater
January 19, 2020
Will miss so much. I enjoyed our journey over the years sharing the same stage. You rest now my brother. God got you now.
Standing Room Only
January 18, 2020
From the members of Standing Room Only Band:Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Ernest Waller. Ernest was the 1st drummerforSRO. He played from 1972 to 1977.The original members were Hugo Thompson,(Guitar)Phillip Thompson(Bass) Gordon Thompson,(Trumpet)Alfred Quarles(Trumpet)Milton Quarles(Trumpet)Wayne Street(Trombone)Joe Taylor(Tenorsax/flute),Richard Harmon(keys)James Moseley(keys)Nadino Sayles(percussions)and Ronald'Shine'Smith(Lead vocals). Ernest was a perfectionist when it came to his drums.His motto was "Practice makes perfect".After leaving the band Ernest continued to be an advocate for all
SRO members
until the band stopped performing in 2004.we all(46 members of Standing Room Only)will miss Ernest.Rest in peace our brother. We love you
January 15, 2020
From the members of Ernest Waller Smooth Sensation Band you will be missed even though the band wasn't active anymore when we did gig back in the day we were a force to be reckon with Johnny Nickens P.J. Phillip Thompson Dale Roger's Virgil Brackens Tony Mangrum Jeff Bunn Talevert Turnage Jesse Pryor Shine Rudy and Sharon Russell Richard Harmon Rest in peace until we meet again
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Wanda Watkins
January 15, 2020
To the family of Ernest please accept my condolences. I met Ernest at Haywood's barber and salon; he loves Dallas Cowboys and we would speak about the games. Ernest was full of joy, laughter and kind. I will miss seeing him in the shop but I know God have him in a better place.
Shelia Spurlock-Shaw
January 15, 2020
We offer our deepest and sincere sympathy on the passing of Ernest. May God surround
all of his loved ones with peace and comfort. Rest in paradise Ernest. You will be missed.
Blessings,
Thomas & Shelia Shaw
Ronald Mallory
January 11, 2020
I will always remember u as a good an kind friend an when u got your first car an how u love it I will miss u even we didn't see each other in our later years
January 11, 2020
I will always
rest in piece my dear friend
tony baskerville
January 11, 2020
WHEN I WAS 17 I MOVED INTO SOME APARTMENTS ON CHAMBERLAYNE AVE AND I MET MY DEAR FRIEND EARNEST.ME HIM AND WAYNE WIGGINS EVERY SUNDAY WOULD GET INTO HIS BLACK CADILLAC AND WE WOULD GO TO SOMEONES HOUSE TO WATCH FOOTBALL,EVERY SUNDAY FOR YEARS AND YRS AND IF I WASN'T GOING AROUND THE HALL TO HIS PLACE TO WATCH FOOTBALL HE WAS AT MY PLACE.WE ALWAYS COULD TALK ABOUT ANYTHING.RAY RAY HIS BROTHER WHO IS ALSO DEAR TO MY HEART,TO YOU AND THE FAMILY AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST AND MINE.WE SPOKE ALMOST EVERY WEEK SOMETIMES TWICE A WEEK.DALLAS COWBOY DIEHARD FAN ME AND HIM.I LOVE HIM LIKE A BIG BROTHER.HE CALLED ME HIS BABYBOY.MY DEAR FRIEND YOU WILL BE MISSED ALWAYS ESPECIALLY IN MY LIFE.YOU MEANT SO MUCH TO ME AND YOU DID HAIR BETTER THEN ANYONE I HAVE EVER KNOWN.AM SO PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN YOU SO MUCH OF MY LIFE.REST IN PEACE MY DEAR FRIEND.I WILL ALWAYS AS WE USE TO SAY "HAVE YOUR BACK AND YOU HAVE MINE"THRER WILL ALWAYS BE A PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU.GONE!!!
From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home
January 11, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
irving saunders
January 11, 2020
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