Niki Giampietro Queen said: April 26th, 2009 4:27 pm

Though we went months without talking, I could always count on Ned's phone call in April on the anniversary of the night we met at Layhill McDonalds in 1969. The next call came in July on my birthday and I would call Ned on his birthday. It's so sad to think, we'll never make those calls again. I will truly miss the long conversations on the phone and the short visits when he passed through from Maryland to WV. I love you, Ned. You'll always have a special place in my heart. My sincere prayers go out to the family. May God give you strength to deal with this great loss.

 

Tina Emrick said:   April 26th, 2009 3:55 pm

Dear Nedley, I will miss you so. I brought you the picture from the beach. I will bring it to you the next time I visit. Won't be long. I Love Ya.

 

John O'Dell said:   April 25th, 2009 8:10 pm

I was thinking toady as we carried you to that beautiful hilltop, of the words to an old song we used to do. "I've walked a starlit mountain road, felt the Earth turn when I'm high." "Heard a universe that's singing, "I'm not afraid to die' ". "Lay me anywhere you will and I'll still be part of you, so don't bother with white satin, when my old blue jeans will do"

 

Donna Kruzic said:   April 25th, 2009 9:26 am

Ned had a way of looking at you and making you feel like you were special. His smile always brought a sparkle to his eyes. Although I've known him for more than 30 years, I hadn't seen him for quite a while. My memories of Ned are all wonderful. In a gray tux walking beside Tim and Jack at my wedding, smiling, singing and doing that special hip wiggle while he played bass. My heart aches and my deepest sympathy goes to all his friends and family. Our memories will keep Ned alive in our hearts forever.

 

Debbie Eaton said:   April 24th, 2009 8:55 pm

The last time I spoke with Ned was by phone over 20 years ago, but this news brings him back as if we were still at Sherwood or hanging out later at Layhill. Ned was always a truly nice person. Whether by nature or upbringing or both, he was a class act and sweet as pie. Ned, I'm so sorry to hear you passed, and so young. Please know what a pleasure it was to have known you.

 

Miss Sonja said:   April 24th, 2009 7:56 am

Ned, I just don't know what to say, you have left us way to early - we were all supposed to grow old and gray together, but then, I guess someone had to go first to find a new "Layhill" on the other side. I will always love you. Won't say goodby - will say "Thanks for the memories". God Bless you Ned, Miss. Sonja

 

Greg Price said:   April 24th, 2009 5:03 am

Ned,so glad to talk with you last year by phone,sorry as hell didn't get to see you.We sure had some great times growing up,some of the best parties at your house and at mine.Remember how we love to skip school when it snowed and just drive.prayers and thoughts to your family.Iluv ya man

 

Jack Buckley said:   April 24th, 2009 3:51 am

Ned, thanks for your time with us, short though it now seems. Because of it we are all richer. The years we sang and played music together were among the happiest of my life. We'll do it again somewhere. (Dear friends, I can't be with you physically at Ned's this weekend but I shall surely be there in spirit ... I hope someone will do his or her best to sing "Bluegrass Melodies" the way Ned did.)

 

Bill Choporis said:  April 23rd, 2009 8:41 pm

Ned was a great person in so many ways!! A good heart and spirt... You will be missed my friend .........We won't have to print tickets for this party, Ned. I can't wait to see the turn out for this one. We'll sing & play again, later down the road bro...... Love you, bill ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG

 

bob moran said:  April 23rd, 2009 7:08 pm

ned will miss yea . good times at rickman const co .