|
Ralph Parkinson Jr. Passes awayDecember 24, 2010
Ralph Parkinson Sr. of Gladstone, MO. went to be with his parents; Frank Lee & Nellie Decker in heaven this evening, after battling pancreatic cancer. Born and raised in Wichita Fall, TX, Ralph moved to KC, MO in 1971. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. In 1947 Ralph started his racing career which eventually led him to being Inducted into (4) racing Halls of Fame, including the C.A.R.B. Hall of Fame.
He is survived by two sons: Ralph Jr.& his wife Jeannine of Gladstone and Frankie & his wife Gayla of Wichita Falls, TX. There are also (4) grandsons and (3) great-grandchildren. A wake will be held in KC, MO and services will be held in Wichita Falls, TX. Date, time and location of WAKE & SERVICES are pending. Any condolences or phone calls at this time, if you could direct to J. D. Cormack at [email protected] or 816-734-8436. He will pass on to family at this time of sorrow. Mail can be sent:c/o 7005 N. Highland Ave Gladstone, MO.
RBN The RacinBoys Broadcasting Network
http://www.racinboys.com/
|
|
Not sure if it's a true story or not, but I once heard this humorous story told about Ralph Senior. Later in his racing career Ralph Senior developed a bit of a belly. Story goes that he got pushed off and drove straight into the turn 1 fence. When asked what happened, he said when he strapped in, his belly was so close to the steering wheel, that he threaded the seatbelt through the steering wheel by mistake and couldn't turn.
R.I.P. Ralph Parkinson, Sr. One of my childhood heros.
|
