I just learned of Rusty‘s passing.  I was in a band with Rusty in Tucson in 1961, called the Marsades.  We even made a record. I was 15 and he was 17. What a sweetheart. He went into the service and I’ve been wondering about him for 60 years. Only to find out that he’s been 70 miles away in Tombstone all this time. I really wish we would have met up again.  Bless you, Rusty. 

Thank you for sharing. I knew Rusty and worked with him at Grapevine Canyon Ranch. Im broken to hear he has passed but know this life is short. I loved Rusty and was looking him up to see how he was doing. RIDE ON BROTHER!!!

We are from Antwerp, Belgium.
We visited Tombstone many times and enjoyed the wonderful shows of Rusty in the Big Nose Kate's Saloon.
I was surprised to hear he passed away.  
We will miss his voice ...

When I moved to Tombstone/AZ met two great musicians Rusty and Buck. We played and jammed a few times and it was always joyful. Rusty later helped me with a few of my songs. Returning his favor I helped him copyright his songs. "Walking alone" was my absolute favorite. We did record it at the local ranch. When my employment at that ranch was terminated Rusty came to me one day and asked if he still can play a gig for them. Yes, he was asking for my permission. That's how loyal he was! RIP my friend! 

got to play in a super group in Tombstone, AZ  with Rusty along with Tommy Cook, Jack Butler and Buck Rhodes.  Probably the best country I ever got to play!

 Our family met Rusty at a Guest Ranch in SE Arizona.  It was pouring rain, thunder and lightning and we saw this cowboy hollering "Dingus".   Discovered Dirty Dingus Magee was  his dog, a  Queensland healer.   As co-workers on this ranch he became a member of our family and us to him.   We loved his music and tales of his colorful past.  He and my late husband, Dan, could spend hours talking about their past and service to our country, something only they could understand.   Rusty and I shared the same birthday, of course not the year, he said I was just a young one.  We would Salute a shot or two of Patron Tequila on those special days.  I will continue the tradition.   Many cherished memories that will be with me forever.  May you rest in peace our dear friend you will be missed. 

We called him Rusty and he was a part of our family for several years. He was a good man and loved my children and grandchildren and they loved him. He made us laugh and he made us better people for knowing him. He was a good friend and brother(no blood) He would go the extra mile to help someone and give you his last dollar if you needed it. He will be missed.

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