Roy Clark Tributes Come From All Over

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When news arrived of the death of master guitarist Roy Clark, there was an outpouring of respect from a broad cross-section of celebrities: fellow musicians, a race car driver and even a record-setting test pilot. The country star and longtime host of Hee Haw died November 15, 2018, at 85, from complications of pneumonia.

Here are a sampling of tributes to Clark, calling him “a true southern gentleman” and “greatest guitar and banjo picker ever.”

My friend Roy Clark has passed today. I will miss and always love you, Roy! My deepest condolences to the Clark family. Now, Rest In Peace. Here is a great memory…Roy and I enjoying a Christmas at Johnny’s ranch in Nashville….two for real friends! pic.twitter.com/BooJMsiz0K

— Tony Orlando (@TonyOrlando) November 15, 2018

I don’t believe it! My good friend #RoyClark left too soon & too young. Where does time go? Greatest guitar & banjo picker ever. Great voice. Great storyteller. Now w/ his friend #CharlesAznavour “Yesterday” Good story:… https://t.co/3mjUDQtqc4

— Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) November 15, 2018

If we had to do it all over again with you, Roy Clark, we wouldn’t change a thing.

It’s been an honor and a privilege. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Y0UKo9eAZ5

— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) November 16, 2018

Dolly Parton was quoted in a statement published by Billboard: “Roy Clark was one of the greatest ever. His spirit will never die. I loved him dearly and he will be missed.”

When the Nashville floods wiped out most of my guitars, Roy heard about it & showed up at a show and gave me one of his. This is who this man was. Constantly giving. I owe him so much. Go say hi to my Papaw for me Roy. You left the world a much better place. #royclark pic.twitter.com/Aus1110BsU

— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) November 15, 2018

Roy Clark was one of my old friends, he will be missed, he was a true southern gentleman, RIP buddy! https://t.co/zqeIBDJTUI

— Darrell Waltrip (@AllWaltrip) November 15, 2018

Roy Clark was an amazing musician and entertainer. He made pickin’ look fun to all of us young kids. I loved Roy Clark and he loved me. I’ll really miss him but he will not miss me where he’s at. There’s no missing in Heaven.
– Ricky Skaggs pic.twitter.com/pwtlBvM99n

— Ricky Skaggs (@RickySkaggs) November 16, 2018

R.I.P. Roy Clark https://t.co/9aQOw3qu81

— Joe Satriani (@chickenfootjoe) November 15, 2018

Very sad to hear about the passing of a fellow Okie and country music artist Roy Clark. Roy was one of the first country artist I ever saw on TV. Prayers for his family.

— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) November 15, 2018

Dwight Yoakam, via his Facebook page: “A deceptively talented, and disarmingly charming musician, who became a warm and familiar friend to millions on TVs in living rooms across America. Always with a self deprecating wink, a mischievous smile and twinkle in his eye. Rest peacefully Roy…”