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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by milwscruffy, Aug 5, 2024.

  1. A buddy of mine who passed a couple weeks ago may just have the coolest urn I've seen. Dean Billings was his name and his business was Quick Change Specialists in Milwaukee. Dean was a midget and sprint driver, had a life altering crash 25 years ago and was never able to race again. He did many race and street quick change rears back in the day. RIP Dean, may you win all the features and the beer be ice cold. XGXD4230.JPG
     
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  2. hrm2k
    Joined: Oct 2, 2007
    Posts: 5,220

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    The great ones seem to be passing all the time !!!

    RIP
     
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  3. BJR
    Joined: Mar 11, 2005
    Posts: 10,603

    BJR
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    Did he claim that as urned income? :D Couldn't resist, sorry for your loss may he RIP.
     
  4. Fordors
    Joined: Sep 22, 2016
    Posts: 5,898

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    That’s a great and fitting tribute to a racer turned quick change builder. Godspeed Mr. Billings.
     
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  5. Bird man
    Joined: Dec 28, 2009
    Posts: 968

    Bird man
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    from Milwaukee

    Brother of Dick?
    Quite the Family.
    Rip.
     
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  6. tractorguy
    Joined: Jan 5, 2008
    Posts: 965

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    Was at Angell Park in Sun Prairie last Sunday night for the midget and sprint races when they announced his passing and did ad tribute. My he RIP
     
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  7. rc57
    Joined: Feb 7, 2007
    Posts: 778

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    My brother in law, Todd Faller (not sure if you remember him) was crew chiefing for him the night he flipped and was hit in the cage. He was there for the funeral as well. I only met Dean once.
    R.I.P. Dean.
     
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  8. Yes his younger brother.
     
  9. I more than likely met him more than once back in the day. I was better friends with his brother Dick and was at Dick and Pam's house when they got the call about Dean that night. We were at the Milwaukee Mile earlier than day for the Nascar Busch race there. A sad day for sure.
     
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  10. Irish
    Joined: Dec 14, 2006
    Posts: 203

    Irish
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    My condolences. May he rest in peace.
     
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  11. Sorry for your loss. That is a fitting, permanent tribute to the man.
     
  12. Gary Addcox
    Joined: Aug 28, 2009
    Posts: 2,559

    Gary Addcox
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    I believe I can at least equal your urn. A very well known street/hotrodder recently passed in San Antonio. He was so talented in all facets concerning building super rods. He is safely ensconced in a polished "beehive" oil filter. What a fitting location to eternally rest !
     
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  13. Texas John
    Joined: Sep 2, 2018
    Posts: 76

    Texas John

    I'm curious. Who are you referring to?
     
  14. God Bless Richard and his family.
     
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  15. May I add my condolences to his family & friends.
     
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  16. VF-1
    Joined: Jan 21, 2021
    Posts: 166

    VF-1
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    Prayers sent to family & friends.
     
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