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By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Bill Byrge, who showed up as the quiet but feisty Bobby on a kids TV show and in four of the goofy Ernest comedies that starred Jim Varney, has died. He was 86.

Bill Byrge, an actor best known for his role in the Ernest movies with Jim Varney, has died, PEOPLE can confirm. He was 86. Byrge's cousin Sharon Chapman announced his death on Facebook Thursday ...

He was a beautiful soul who made people laugh without even trying. He was the ‘Bobby’ character in several Ernest movies with Jim Varney. I always teased him of being a ‘star’ in our family.

Known for his humor and kindness, Byrge started acting in 1985 and appeared in several Ernest movies before returning to his librarian job. He is remembered fondly by family and fans alike.

In 'The Green Dragon' gambling club, operated by Hu Chang (Ernest Borgnine), a merchant marine, McMillen (Jon Hall), bets the last of his money. He is cheated out of his winnings. He gets a job on the ...

He was the "Bobby" character in several Ernest movies with Jim Varney. I always teased him of being a "star" in our family,' she touchingly recalled. 'He deserved it as raised poor, but his momma ...

Bill Byrge, best known for his role as Bobby in various Ernest P. Worrell movies and TV series, has died at the age of 92. Byrge's cousin Sharon Chapman shared the news of his passing in a ...