Re: Bill Jenkins
 

Got word he had gone back into the hospital the other day. I was getting ready to mail a get-well card when I got the news he had passed.

Truly an innovator, his list of "firsts" would fill a fill a large book. G-d broke the mold after He made him. My condolences to the Jenkins Family.

Rest in peace, Grumpy.

Lew Silverman

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

Another old friend gone. Got a email just before lunch and went on NHRA and it is posted there. Our thoughts and prayer go out to Bill"s family from all of us at Chris3 Racing. He was a truly personable individual who I will never forget.

If there is a drag strip in Heaven, there will be an real event there. God Bless old friend.

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

Say it ain't so....

Hope he and Ronnie are match racing in Heaven.

He was a milestone in the sport and will be sorely missed.

God's blessing for Bill and his family.

JimR

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

Heaven awaits. Remember one time he came to WV at Eldora Raceway. You had to cross a small bridge to get there, he got out and walked accross and let the drive bring his rig across. Last time we seen him a couple of years ago he remembered it.

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

This is truly a sad day. My wife and I saw him at the Reading National event last fall. He, and several other past NHRA greats, were signing autographs on Sat. Oct.1. She waited in line for more than an hour; but she got his autograph. Now, almost 6 months later to the day, he is gone. RIP Grump, you will truly be missed.

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

Everyone knows without a doubt how great Ronnie was with a stick. But the Grump was right there with him. Let the match races in heaven begin! RIP Bill. My condolences to his family and friends.

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

A hero to millions, RIP Bill.
BTW, did he have children?

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

Just got word, and logged on to see if it was true.

In the mid-60's when other kids had pictures of, say, Joe Namath on their wall, my wall was a virtual shrine to Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins.

R.I.P

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

I think he had a daughter..........RIP Bill.

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

WE are very sad to hear this, was hoping he would get better. Here is some of our pictures and some other scans.