Daniel Butler Speech at Jim Varney Memorial - Feb 16, 2000 

Jim Varney was proof that you don't have to be vulgar to be funny. Everything has its place, but he was a special brand of comedian. Few comedy acts translate from childhood to adulthood and his is one the best. I still laugh and get moved by films like Ernest Goes to Camp.

18 years later, Jim is still missed!

I'm watching this in 2021 and 21 years later Jim Varney is one of the most underrated Comedian

Stilled missed 20 years ago Jim Varney left us way too soon. Loved ya Ernest. Cigarettes have taken too many legends.

Yeah, I miss him. He's one of the few celebrities who I can actually say elicits an emotional response when I think of him being gone. There are maybe a handful of others I feel that way about - the others being John Candy, Robin Williams, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. There's just something about him like those others. You really get the sense that the person you see on screen is really who they are. Thanks, Jim.

23 years later Jim is still missed!

My mother owned a little resturant called Granny's Kitchen in Ridegetop, TN in the 1980's. Jim happened to come into that resturant one evening. Everyone greeted and spoke with him and before he left, my mom snapped a Polaroid picture of Jim hugged up to Miss Jennie, a wautress who worked there and Jim was holding up a corndog with his free hand. he was dressed in white slacks and a white long sleeve button up shirt a pair of dull red suspenders. he had brown hair, more puffed out in the back and he had that famous grin streched on his face. the picture album we had it in has since been lost. Always was a big fan of Jim and his work, i remember when Ernest Goes to Camp premiered at the cinema in Springfield, TN. he was one of a kind. i think he lived in White House, TN for a while. We all miss you Jim.

Please come back Ernest/Jim. Miss you pal ❤️🥺

I met him when he came to my school when I was in kindergarten and I sat next to him in the cafeteria, but I’ll see him again when I go to heaven

I visited jim's grave today in Lexington ky beautiful cemetery. RIP jim you were the best.

My 9 year old son loves the Ernest films. I loved them as a kid also. Thanks Jim.

crying. hope I see Jim in heaven. TMNT & Ernest until I die.

I remember Jim Varney saying, "Aiir Brakes!!!"

23 years later and he is not forgotten. RIP

Lmfaooo “Ernest! Kiss my baby!” Awe. Glad I found this. Ty for sharing ❤️

I miss you Earnest and can't wait to see you in heaven some day. You taught me a lot about comedy growing up watching you. I still get in trouble for acting like you in public.

I loved Jim! I laughed so much. Didn't know he had passed. What a loss. He was a good looking man with a gentle spirit. See you in heaven, Jim.

I swear, I thought I never get to see memorial videos of Jim Varney. He’s nothing but a magnificent, charismatic, stunning, yet the funniest actor of them all. It’s quite a shame that I don’t get to see him and Robin Williams in a single movie

Daggummit Justin. Tears running down my cheeks. That was the best, most honest thing I may have ever done. May I post it?

Rest in Heaven, Jim Varney......

God bless you all! I miss him EVERY day.

wow what a speech about our old buddy Ernest, and I ain't even halfway through listening, this is fitting for Jim I think it's what he would want sure do miss that guy, we all need to laugh and he was the best at making us laugh, RIP old buddy.

Blessed are those that were close to him. Blessed are all that got to enjoy him. What a great clean class act he was.

I love and miss ya, Jim Varney. It's a damn shame you're not with us! :-(

I grew up with Ernest Sure gonna miss him

It’s very sad to get old. When you look back on dates and times you try to remember where and what you were doing. So reflect on quality of life not quantity. This man truly had quality and he left his mark.

Coming up 17 years. And it seams Laughing is something people forgot. I will be watching Ernest Goes To Camp... Beverly Hillbillies this Feb 10, 2017... Miss Ya Jim.. you was a big part of my childhood and have shared his humor with my own kids.

Daniel Butler was hilarious as Earl the Barber. The fast motion haircut screw-ups were so funny.

Thanks VERY much for posting. Never would have seen this otherwise. Very special.

I still miss ernest to this day when I watch the ernest scenes on RU-vid in my cellphone.

beyond thrilled to learn where "Golly, Bob Howdy!" came from #RIPLegend

Thanks for making me cry!! This weekend I will make my son watch ever Ernest P. Worrell movie there is. Jim Varney is childhood nostalgia for me. There will never be another like him. RIP Jim!

That broke my heart, but I'm so glad I get to see this....So special!

2021 and I watched "Ernest Scared Stupid" as is a tradition in our home each Halloween. Jim Varney is still very much loved. May he rest in peace.

RIP Jim. Ly man

Always missed! And always loved! Watching Ernest saves Christmas right now!

With tears. I just feel like you were a genuinely good person Jim. I saw interviews with Chevy chase and others.. You were soo humble and kind with his words and actions. And hearing from the family made me even more sure that you are a gem. I sincerely hope you are in heaven. I don't even know him personally but he makes me feel so humbled.

God bless you all, Real Genuine friends , love thats what i'm betting on. God bless alll

Thank you so much for sharing this! It literally made me cry, and laugh, and then cry again and I don't cry easily. Truly moving and one of the most beautiful tributes I've ever heard. I've just started your book, Mr. Lloyd, and I'm so in love with it. Jim Varney is so very special to so many of us, and your book is so lovely and is an amazing tribute for your uncle. X. ~Brandy

Thanks for this. I will never forget this man who was such a huge part of my childhood. He was the best, and I still regard him just the same.

This is so very precious! I couldn't keep from crying....God rest his soul..... Love you forever Jim. Thank you so much!

He was the best it’s so great showing all my nephews him these days his humor never get old

Gods definitely got a room for Jim :). We all Loved him so much :)

22 years later. Jim is still missed!

We love him.......

Thank you for sharing this. Jim Varney was my childhood.

19 year's later this year in 2019 time it's still emotional too to see Jim Varneys passing since February 10th 2000

ill miss him rest in peace sir and thank you for sharing this sir

Thanks for sharing this Justin. My Emotions was up and down watching this. I love it. RIP Jimbo.

Justin, we all loved your Uncle, a kind soul that was taken from us way too early, he will live on forever!. RIP Jim. Scott :-(

Thanks for sharing. Such a shame to lose such a talented man.

Wow. Amazing footage.

I remember this guy. He was Earl the Barber in the show. RIP Jim Varney.

I still watch and cherish his movies what a awesome person he was

i used to watch so many of his movies & tv shows as a kid...he was definitely someone I'd would've wanted to meet...😢😢😢

Thank you Daniel & Justin for sharing this.

RIP Jim...sometimes the world isn’t fair

Justin! I just finished reading the book. Thank you very much for documenting a life that we all loved.

Mr. Lloyd I really like Jim...I used to imagine him playing a detective similar to Andy Griffith's Matlock.

dan butler wasnt just a writer and friend of jims he was earl the barber in all the series and movies. jim varney is no doubt the most successful hill william to ever live

That's Jim, for sure! He had a few funny scenarios for taxi drivers too!

Jim Varney was very hilarious.

God bless you jimmy we miss you..

And that's your world as I see it

this is awesome!

I loved Jim/Ernest. If only he hadn't smoked he would have made more Ernest movies in the 2000s. He will always be missed.

one of favorite actors! thanks for posting :)

2 lbs of chocolate and coffee ?!?!?! he must’ve been geeked out for hours, running on a sugar buzz and a caffeine kick

He died at the same time era as when our best friend of the neighborhood died, Im sure that they have met each other in Heaven and met Prince in Heaven by now.

This is Eddie from Ernest goes to camp. The skinny chef.

Great video

God I loved him! I will never forget him as long as I live. These are hard times. We could use some Ernest💖

We miss jim

Hey Earl,Todays a special occasion and I’d like a haircut. I want you to make me look like a Wall Street tycoon!

Just watched Ernest goes to jail for lile the 20th time lol RIP

I’ve only known Jim for Toy Story and Toy Story 2

Rip him varney

Never ever smoke people.

He was a great actor

The actor who played Ernest and slinky

Por este motivo en la versión original, Slinky tuvo que ser doblado por Blake Clark a partir de Tot Story 3 🥺🥺

Nash and Ernest was funny Ernest goes to jail

I sure liked that boy. Over.

rip slinky!

I guess Jim would enjoy seeing all of this "Social Memorial Media", and he'd laugh about other hard-working artists whose pay check didn't increase until after their deathS, too! I suppose it's time I do for him what I've done for so many others, (whom have not received my endeavors too well sometimes., (i.e. Taylor Swift's habit. ) but I feel a song comin' on for Jim, and to the tune of one of his favorite, yep, "Mullenberg County..". Still , in some of my dreams, Jim's with and some great harmony makes it appearance, again!! Ah, the memories of Jim and Joe pulling into my driveway with that big old Chrysler , that brought them from Kentucky to California,"And Then Some"(Jim's comment) I think he meant to Jack in the Boxes from Santa Monica to Reseda,! Those were the days I remember so well. Does anyone know where Abbie Marable, and a real estate friend named "Doug Blankenship " are these days -Doug's help was crucial in getting Jim started by helping Joe Liles and Jim "Along the Way" ...Also , their friend, Jim and Joes' from the University of Kentucky, Brenda Maddox ? "Sematha the great drama queen gone rogue," they called her? February, 2000, My God, where have we all been in those TWENTY YEARS!

Just wondering if you know if Jim ever played a character named Vernon Viper, in commercials years ago.

Chris Stuckman grew up with Ernest.

2019

You knew my cousin Jim?

don't smoke kids

Did anybody saw Woody on Stage!