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Harold Leep, Jr. was born on October 9, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas. He died on May 30, 2008. He was 55 years old. He is survived by his wife Alice, two sons Jeff and Maggie Leep and Lloyd and Heather Leep. He is also survived by his four grandkids Harlie and Reese Leep, Trey Leep and Alissa Hinshan. Harold was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is also survived by his father Harold Leep Sr. of Muskogee, OK. He enjoyed sprint car racing, lettering signs, and spending time with his grandchildren. Few words cannot express the greatness of a man and all he has done for people and lives he has touched. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and were around him. A Memorial Service will be held at the State Fair Speedway on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 7:00 PM. The family requests that flowers be sent to 2722 Winston Rd., OKC, OK 73120 or make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Here's the link to sign the Harold Leep Jr. Guest Book at Legacy.com
http://www.legacy.com/oklahoman/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=110688266
We also have a thread started at the Racing From The Past Message Board here http://www.hoseheadforums.com/forum.cfm?forumId=11
Contributed by Danley Clow
5/10/08:
Gerald "Jerry" O. Holm former Tulsa racer pased away at 67. Jerry was an account representative, He passed away Thursday May 8,2008. Services will be at 2:00 P.M on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Moore Furneral Home Southlawn Chapel, 9350 E. 51st Tulsa, OK 74145.
3/16/08: George (Bob) Walker passes away. Everyone knew him as Bob, one of the original founding members of the National Championship Racing Association passed away from complications from pneumonia Saturday, March 15, 2008. He was 77 years old. He held the position of executive secretary for over 20 years with NCRA until he retired. He was a Snap On Tool dealer and also drove a street stock at the old Tulsa Speedway at the Fairgrounds and at one time was editor of the Tulsa Speedway News. He is reposing at Moore’s Eastlawn Funeral Home 1908 S. Memorial, Tulsa, OK. Viewing hours are 10:00AM until 9:00 PM Tuesday March 18, 2008. His Funeral will be Wednesday, March 19, 2008 11:00AM at St. Pius Church, 1727 S. 75 E. Ave. Tulsa, OK (17th St and 75 E. Ave. between Sheridan & Memorial) Our sincere condolences to the Walker family. Cards of sympathy will reach his wife Kathryn Walker at 1211 S. 101 E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74128-4625.
Credit to Don Hubbard for getting this sad news to us.
2-21-08: Harold Hillenburg, 67, Hillenburg Oil Co. owner, died Tuesday. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Crosstown Church of Christ. Floral Haven.
Harold is the father of Andy Hillenburg and was the car owner of former NCRA champion Ray Crawford.
Or thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends and Thanks of the memories!!!!
http://www.midgetmadness.com/top_gun/2007/merchandise.html
Posted from Fort Smith, AR.
2/11/08: Here's a great message board with some great photos etc. It is up to 29 pages of great discussion and photos etc. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=236178 The Jalopy Journal VINTAGE SPRINT CAR PIC THREAD, 1969 and older only please
Posted from West Plains, MO in a major ice storm and thunderstorm,
2/3/08: One of the legends of Tulsa area racing is starting a website. Danley Clow racing photog and editor of the Tulsa Speedway News and Thunderbird Racing News in Muskogee along with his racing and pictorial yearbooks is truly a legend.
Check his brand new site out at http://www.danleyclow.com
From Lexington, NE;
1/31/08: Does anyone have a photo of the Tijuana Taxi from Amarillo driven by a couple of legends Johnny Suggs and Billy Powell. check-out the Forum for details. http://www.hoseheadforums.com/forum.cfm?forumId=11
Bud Purkey passed away Friday 1/25/08. Services pending with Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Coffeyville.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends
Credit for this release goes to Pattie Frost via John Farmer on http://www.racinboys.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&goto=4394&#msg_4394
Friday January 25, 2008
Coffeyville Kansas native-son, Buddy Roy Purkey, passed away peacefully early this morning after a long bout with Cancer. Diagnosed in 2003 with Cancer, Bud along with his wife of 46 years Wanda Jean, set out to fight the battle as if they were preparing to race one of his legendary race cars.
Bud, a no nonsense kinda-guy, along with Wanda brought up their three children-Son's Mike and Allen along with Daughter Vicky. Instilled with the beliefs to be self sufficient, motivated, educated and prideful. Today the family, Wife and Mother Wanda Jean, along with Mike and wife Dena, Al and wife Sabrina, Daughter Vicky and husband Russell (Portwood) have provided Bud and Wanda with seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Bud began a career in the Auto and Salvage business right next to his Farm raising Cattle. Bud was a weekend hobby racer of the late 60's running the open-wheeled Super Modifieds at Nowata Oklahoma and later at Lakeside Speedway in Dewey. It wasn't until '74 or '75 that Bud switched to what would now be called a Late Model Stock Car, he continued to race when time would allow running under the Sanctioning of NDRA, NCRA, and MLRA. Bud continued to race when he felt he could, his last race was in 2006 at Coffeyville.
In 1991, Bud with Wanda by-his side, opened Stateline Speedway adjacent to their homestead property and began a new career of Track Owner and Operator. Bud was successful in having Sprints, Limited Late Models and Hobby Stocks competing at his track - the track closed in 2003 when Bud became too sick to run it.
Join with us in the celebration of life for Buddy Roy Purkey:
Monday January 28 2008 - 7: to 9: o'clock PM Visitation will be held at
Penwell – Gable Funeral Home
2405 Woodland Coffeyville KS 67337
Tuesday January 29 2008 - 2:pm Funeral Services 1st Assembly of God Church
1504 West 8th Street Coffeyville KS 67337
Committal Services to follow
Contributions to the American Cancer Society
In Memory of Bud Purkey - (care of)Penwell – Gable Funeral Home
2405 Woodland, Coffeyville KS 67337
Floral arrangements can be made by contacting
Jan L Floral in Coffey
ville at 620-251-3350
Cards to: Al Purkey Racing 3305 West 1st Street, Coffeyville KS 67337
A couple of photos at my forum http://www.hoseheadforums.com/forum.cfm?threadID=13006&CFID=4165605&CFTOKEN=19386727
1/23/08: Gene Paddock, 81, racer and retired machinist, died Tuesday. Memorial service 2 p.m. Thursday, Moore's Memory Funeral Home Chapel in the Tulsa area.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Gene.
A couple of viewers left comments in the poll for the state your are from wanting to see Goldsby photos. Check the forum out and look at Topic: Some Of Fred Tuckers Supers/Modified/Champ Dirt Cars. Most of these photos were taken at Goldsby except for the last two.
1/19/08: Odell Anderson #30 age 79, automotive mechanic, passed away Thursday 1/18/08. Services pending. Mark Griffith-Westwood In Tulsa. I'm sure you locals can check the Tulsa World for up to date info on the services.
Please leave any thoughts on http://www.hoseheadforums.com/forum.cfm?forumId=11 as I couldn't find any guestbook at Legacy like I normally do. At times like this stories etc. can help alot to ease the pain.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of O'dell, Warren Vincent!!!
The family is writing me to see if I have any photos of O'dell, Maybe you viewers can help out on this. I thought sure I had one of O'dell on the site, but I couldn't find it. If anyone has any attach them to an e-mail and send them to me or include them on the forum here. I will forward any photos to the family.
Back on 9/17/06: I had a heart attack for you new viewers. I haven't commented about it in almost a year. I had my last cigarette that day and haven't touched one since. The stupid thing about it I lit a cigarette up while I was having it. Of course I didn't realize what was going on.
I would like to again thank you all for the dozens of cards, letters and phone calls of get well etc. Even a couple of you stop by. It was really thoughtful!!!!
Read the Randy Willingham Autobiography
http://www.hoseheadforums.com/forum.cfm?ThreadID=4490
Rustyrail had me checking out every farmstead from Beloit to Smith Center today on my run after his comments in the forum. I did see a couple of stock cars on 24 west of Beloit over by Downs. Not sure how old they are. In a truck you can see things out there that you would never be able to see in a car. I remember the time I mentioned here about the old modified by Copans, OK setting in the weeds. One viewer went to check it out and said there's no way anyone could see that car from the US 75 in a car. I noticed it is gone. I wonder who got it?
SEND Warren @ [email protected] Racing From The Past e-mail
I'm still driving a truck. The company is Bailey Truck Line out of Abilene, KS.
The Racing From The Past Forum has grown and more viewers check in. I and others have posted photos there. If you haven't checked out the forum your missing quite a lot. Some great articles and stories have been written. You need to check out Luther Brewers Cars and the captions he has written for them. Brian writes some of the best stuff. check Brian26 out on the form.
Warren Vincent
Cans 4 Kansas Heroes
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