Folks Of Interest R.I.P. Stroker - Tom Medley

Sad news today. RIP Mr. Medley. We'll miss you Stroker.

 

Oh man. Bad week for us. Thank you Mr. Medley for all that you contributed.

 

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Please see related post.....very sad for my long time friend...May God Bless him and his family....Joe

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So long Stroker! R.I.P.

 

Godspeed Mr. Medley, Godspeed.

 

Thanks for the insperation

 

I used to Trace his toon drawings in School.....I Never knew him, But Knew his drawings well.

 

Rest in peace Mr. Medley.

 

Will always love his work, R.I.P.

Scotty



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R.I.P. almost 94 years, one hell of a life !

 

Blast it. Another hero gone from us.

Godspeed

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Wow

 

Exactly, Wow!

 

Will be missed dearly...

 

Thanks Tom for "Stroker" and all the good memories... Godspeed!

 

RIP to the most humble icon in rodding.

-KK

 

Bummer!-----rip tom!

 

Sad to loose Tom. But he lived a long productive life, and was loved by many. I've known Tom for about 30 years, and my life is richer for it. Goodbye Stroker, say hi to Johnny Price for me.

 

RIP, Tom, and Thanks.

 

This is very sad. Can't say I knew him, but did get to meet him in 1976. A prince of a guy.
Stroker must have a tear in his eye tonight.

 

Rest In Peace

 

Rest in Peace Mr. Medley

 

Tom Medley
March 20, 1920 - March 2, 2014​

 

Sad news indeed ... but as it has already been said, he lived a long & productive life ... and made a big impact on this hobby of ours!

I last spoke with Tom at the 2012 Goodguys West Coast Nats ... and shot this pic of him imparting some of his wisdom on a young rodder:

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This "photo-op" reminded me of the time I first met Mr. Medley (in '70s when I was "just a kid") ... He wasn't even talking about Hot Rods or the magazine biz but rather told me about a fishing trip from which he (& Tex) had just returned ... I just listened! ... He was one of the nicest "down to earth" men I ever met ... really left an impression on me!

RIP Mr. Medley ......

 

Here's a couple vintage pics of Medley on the Dry Lakes:

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Leno's 2012 interview with Tom:

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... and the 2014 short film en***led "STROKER":

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Very sad news. Have been a great fan of his for many, many years. R.I.P.

 

One of the great ones.... R.I.P.

 

Sad news. Great interview with Jay.
Later,
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