Fellow HAMB'er killed in his Henry J....(updated p.7)

That's awful.What a terrable way for his wife to find out.

 

a prayer and condolences to his family... just watched a video of the hamb drags a week ago... cool runs with the Js.
nic

 

My thought and prayers go out to his family

 

My condolences and may you drive through the pearly gates in your Henry J...

 

<font color="red">I just talked to Tommy again and he got a little more information.Jerry was pulling a Willys behind his Henry J, on his way to a Swap meet in Boliver,MO.

The accident is still being investigated, but right now it looks like Jerry lost a spindle on the Trailer. Tommy hadn't yet heard if the truck hit him while he was trying to get off the road, or if he was already off the road.

Kind of Ironic, the property where he was knocked off the road is owned by an outfit called "Hillbilly Heaven Hot Rods". </font>

 

I can only echo what the others have said...

Drag on brother

 

From the Joplin Globe 4/4/04:

From staff reports

Joplin man killed in accident on I-44

A Joplin man was killed in a two-vehicle accident Friday on Interstate 44 east of Mount Vernon, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.

Jerry W. Branson, 54, 30527 Fox Run Lane, one of the drivers, was pronounced dead at the scene and taken to Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.

Mike E. Ogden, 50, of Springfield, Ohio, was the other driver.

The eastbound Branson car was struck from behind by the Ogden tractor-trailer, the patrol said. After the impact, the Branson car ran off the road, struck an embankment and overturned. Branson was thrown out of his car in the accident, which occurred at 6:10 p.m.

Dennis

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My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

 

That's really bad news Sean. My condolences to the family and friends.

I was impressed when I saw him pull in at MOKAN, driving his car. I walked down to where him and your uncle Tommy were parked to say hi and compliment them on their cars. He seemed like a real nice car guy.

Here's a pic I snapped when he was pulling in.

 

Condolences to him and his family...the world needs more hotrodders, it's a very sad day when one of us leaves

 

Rest In Peace

 

Been thinking about this. The idea of the raffle or auction is a good one, but should someone take the initiative to send an arrangement or something for the services? I'd be glad to contribute if we could get something going there. That and maybe someone that is close could print this thread out and give it to the family, just to let them know that they are in our thoughts and prayers....

Brian

 

Very sorry to hear of the passing of your friend. May God bless him and his family. I never met the gentleman but I'm sure he can feel the love from all of his friend's posts.

 

Jeeze I don't know what to say or think. All hambers are in my prayers tonite with more than a bit extra going out to the family.

 

Death has been too familiar in my world over the last several years. My deepest sympathy goes to Jerry's family and close friends. Koops (England).

 

that really*****s. my condolences to the family as well. he will keep on hot roddin in heaven!!

 

What horrible news.
My prayers are with his family.

 

Our fellow HAMBr is not lost just shiftin' thru the lights on his way to peace. My heart felt condolances to his family.

 

I really didn't know Jerry at all. But he stopped at the track one day last summer while I was out there working.

We sat in the conncession stand, drank a Coke, talked about Henry J's, the up coming HAMB drags and cars in general.

He certinly seemed like a great person. And I know he loved driving his Henry, you would see him in Joplin with it quite often.

Very sad to hear. God Speed Jerry.

 

My deepest sympathies go out to his wife and family.
Our time here is all too short.
Life is precious.
Thank God for every breath.
Jerry's family is in our prayers this day.

Any news on the funeral?
Maybe we could get some HAMB representation to send off a brother?
r

 

My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

 

Wow, terrible news and an awful story to hear. I remember him from the drags and the fun he was having.

My sympathies and prayers for the family.

A HAMB flower arrangement at the funeral is a great idea. No matter how it is set up, I'll participate or contribute.

 

my prayers go out to his family...

sending flowers etc is a great idea... let me know where to send my donation...

Henry J's rule... i've loved them since I built my first model of one at age 12. It was even cooler to see em going down the strip at the drags... I cant believe that happened.

Tuck

 

Ohh how awful...

I just got back from the NSRA show Ryan mentioned above and the first thing I do after waking up is get on the HAMB. I recall seeing something about a crash on the news while we were down there. It was just a flash and I THOUGHT it involved a Hot-Rod but it's hard to recall as I wasn't really paying attention enough. I am sorry to say it but WZJUNK will probably hear it here first.....that*****s.

I can't imagine the pain. I am truely, deeply sorry for them...

 

Remember him and the car from the drags last summer. Was very impressed he drove his drag car to the strip. That thing ran strong for a street car.
He will be missed by many....
Godspeed!
~monkey~

 

Looks like I was wrong on two accounts. WZJUNK heard the news before this post and the accident I heard about did involve a Hot-Rod, but not a HAMB owned Hot-Rod and it wasn't fatal either....(that good news I guess).