Condolence: Though I never knew Ernie, his very kind voice always seemed to me like he was a good friend, or neighbor to me! I loved his singing,and I'm glad he's rejoicing with the angels and now is singing around God's throne!

Condolence: Karen & family...I offer my sincere condolences with the loss of Ernie. He was one of my favorite singers.

Condolence: We've know Ernie since he started out with Ralph Stanley he was a great musician, Prayers to all the family, Sadly missed in Floyd county Ky.

Condolence: Ernie was such a great guy. He was one talented musician and singer. He is now singing in Heaven with the Angel Band. I thank God that Ernie got saved and baptized not long ago. I pray for the Lord to bless and comfort all of the family and friends. Danny and Karen Rose Robinson Clintwood, VA

Condolence: May the family of Ernie be proud of him as a respected son of Dickenson County mountain music. He upheld that tradition by spreading it through his hard work, talent and personality.

Condolence: Hurt that we lost a GREAT SINGER The VOICE of BLUEGRASS MUSIC I was honored to have gotin the opportunity to to play some music and work with my great friend Ernie Thacker he was lots of fun and had a smile all the time I always enjoyed the stories of his years with Dr. Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys we have lost a wonderful soul and a wonderful person I am going to sure miss my great friend I send my thoughts and prayers to Karen and Mathew and all the Thacker Family.

Condolence: R.I.P Ernie GONE FROM THIS OLD WORLD AND WILL BE SINGING WITH THE ANGLE'S IN HEAVEN. PRAYERS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS GOD BLESS

Condolence: Thank you Ernie for everything that you have done as a friend and a entertainer, you were always quick with a smile and a kind word God bless you for that. The Hamilton family is grateful for all the bluegrass shows you did for us over the years here in Indiana, Ohio, and at the old home place in McDowell Kentucky. I think back to all the fun we had and I am sure going to miss you as well as all the Hamilton`s. You and your family are special people and my condolences to all. Thank you for all the wonderful music you gave us during your career you were awesome my friend !!! Rest in Peace . ED HAMILTON

Condolence: Asking God to give each family member, comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time. Ernie was a true gentleman who loved God, his family and friends. He will be remembered as a guy who loved bluegrass music and it showed each time he stepped on the stage to play. I remember Ernie when he sang lead for the late Dr. Ralph Stanley. He has graced the stage with many well known bluegrass people and bands. He did an awesome job when he sang our National Anthem at the opening of a NASCAR race. Rest assured that Ernie has received his complete healing and is resting in the arms of Jesus. The heavens choir received a new member the day Ernie past. He is singing with his mom, dad, family and friends. I'm sure Dr. Ralph Stanley was there as well as others to welcome Ernie home. Rest assured if you know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour that you will see him again and what a Great Reunion Day that will be. God's blessings to each and everyone. Sincerely, Betty Poole

Condolence: Praying for you all .I know your heart is broken because God has taken your Daddy Home. I didn't know your dad well But I know our Forrest loved your DAD and thought Highly of him And that he was so good to our son .What better praise can be said of someone than he was kind and generous and so up-lifting to others No matter what he was going through. I just know the music has to be sweeter in heaven now just because Ernie is there

Condolence: I am sorry for your loss. He fought long and hard. May he rest in peace now. God bless the family.

Condolence: My deepest and most heartfelt condolences! My prayers to the family! So sorry to hear of his passing!

Condolence: So sorry for your loss of Ernie , What a great guy,I knew him well as a young man ,and love him like a brother still today , my heart is saddened ,but I know he is now with Edsel and Donna and that makes me a little less sad , My Thoughts and prayers to Miss Karen and the extended Thacker Family.

Condolence: i very sory lost of ernest

Condolence: Your music lit up the stars. You made hearts sing and folks smile. Your music made the angels dance. My heartfelt love and prayers go to Ernie's family. No words can sufficiently express ones thoughts, but I know Ernie is singing and dancing with his Father in Heaven this day. He is not gone, but merely waiting for the day you all will be together again in God's glory. No one is ever truly lost, who lives in your hearts and memories. That being said, I know Ernie will live on in MANY people.

Condolence: So sorry for your loss. Ernie fought hard to stay with you all and get better but sometimes it can not be. God has other plans. May God bless with comfort to all of the family.

Condolence: Ernie Karen Whitley Keith Dave Diane Matt and Dee I am so sorry Uncle Roger and I can’t be there with u .But my health won’t let me .Rnie was a second son to us he grew up around us till he went to Virgina to live He fought this stuff all the way not giving up .Now he is in better place walking and singing again and with his loved ones Will miss you love you and never forget you Hope to see you again someda

Condolence: We are so sorry for your loss. Our loss heavens gain. Ernie will truly be missed. He has blessed so many with his music. We pray that the Lord comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

Condolence: We are so very sorry for your loss may the Lord hold and comfort you and your family during this difficult time we don't know one other but I've been following y'all journey since it started I hope you and your family can take comfort in knowing that he is not in any more pain nor suffering anymore I pray you can find peace comfort in the days / weeks to come sending you all Prayers,and hugs

Condolence: Prayers to the family. Ernie will be missed by many. He was a great Bluegrass Man. Glad he found God and he's now playing in the Heavenly Band . God be with his wife , children and other family members. 🙏🎸❤️

Condolence: I am so sorry for your loss. May GOD hold you in his hands during this sad time.

Condolence: I'm so sorry for your loss,I love Ernie he will be missed by everyone that knows him, my heart hurts, but I know that he is singing now with his papaw Ernest and Mamaw Teresa and his mom and dad, my thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Love you all.