Bill Byrge, a former librarian who found fame as a recurring actor in the Ernest film series, passed away on January 9 in ...

While he worked at a library in Nashville, he played Bobby in four of those films and on a Saturday morning kids show.

"He was a beautiful soul who made people laugh without even trying," his cousin, Sharon Chapman, wrote on Facebook.

Bill Byrge, known for his iconic role as Bobby in the Ernest movies, leaves behind a legacy of laughter and kindness.