RIP Jeff Velde
 

With a heavy heart! I just wanted to let everyone know that my uncle Jeff Velde passed away late last night after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. He touched a lot of people in the racing world and he will be truly missed! Rest in peace Jeffrey! When I get more info about the services I will post.






Bret Velde

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R.I.P. Quite the racer.

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I'm very sorry to hear the news, my condolences to your family. Jeff in my book was an OK guy, he was always pleasant to me. He'll be missed.

Casey Miles
248H F/S

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My condolences to you and your family Bret, Jeff was a great guy.

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Sorry to hear that Bret! Jeff was always a decent guy and a great Drag Racer.

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Wow Bret, I really hate to hear that. RIP Jeff!

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My condolences to the whole Velde family as Jeff was one of the first advertisers of my stats and even though he was advertising the dealership and knew it didnt do much good. He always supported the stats since day one, He took me through the dealership one time when i was down there staying over the winter, he was a great guy. RIP Jeff
Here was one of his latest projects i seen at Orlando this past spring.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...50015259_n.jpg

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So awfully sorry to hear this, Bret! Your Uncle Jeff was a very big part of the drag racing experience I had when I lived in Coral Springs, FL. I always had to smile every time I saw the trailer with "Velde Ford" painted on it, and I saw it a lot!

I hope he's at peace now. My condolences and prayers for you and your family.

Lew Silverman
(ex-Horsepower Sales of S. Florida employee)

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Condolences to his family. God speed Jeff.

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RIP Jeff. One fine racer and friend. Condolences to all his family.
Gene McBean

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This is truely sad to hear. After seeing that red 68 Mustang run in the mid 70's I knew as a 20 year old that I wanted to be a super stocker and Jeff Velde was my Idol for many years. My condolence to the Velde family my thoughts and prayers are with you.
RIP Jeff Velde

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So sad! Boy, the flash back with him and his family...the girls using his trailer as a dance stage! One of the good guys always made you smile.

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RIP to a great guy

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Jeff was a heck of a racer and a very nice guy. He'll be sorely missed.

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So sad to hear of Jeffs passing.
He will be missed by all of the
drag racing community. RIP


John Leichtamer

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What a shock this morning when woodro called.a true gentleman that will be sorely missed.always smiling and a good handshake. Bigggstuf

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Jeff will be greatly missed. A nicer and more dedicated guy you will never find. I will miss you Jeff. God Speed. Jim


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RIP Jeff. One fine racer. Condolences to all his family

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Hey Bret can you call me??? Let me know if you need my number again. Just tried calling Dave, left him a message.

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Jeff Velde.. God Speed You will be Missed.. Condolences to the Velde Family. Red & Shaun & Family.. Truly Sorry..

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Jeff Velde was as good as they get. He fought the illness just like he raced. He never gave up, and he always did his best at everything he did. He was a major inspiration for me as a young boy. I remember well when he bought the NItro 9 car and put Velde Ford on the car. He was dominant then, and had a string of good race cars after that. More important than the cars was the way he conducted himself. Always a gentleman, and someone to look up to. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Pat and the girls, Bret, and the whole family. Rest in peace, Jeff Velde.

Blair Patrick

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Bret, Very sorry to hear this. RIP Jeff.

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Please accept my condolences.
Even though I'm not a Ford guy, for some reason his car stood out at some of the races I attended years ago, like the Turkey Trots in Orlando, FL. RIP

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Life brings tears, smiles and memories.
The tears dry, the smile fades,
but the memories live on forever

Our condolences to the Velde family.

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A truly great person and racer! Our sympathy to the family. Bob and Don Moulton

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As Jeff Colvert said, when I was young I idolized the Velde SS/F car. That car and my father's experience with FE's were the reason I got into Cobra Jet cars. Bought my first one in 73 and still own it. Anyway over the years I got to know Jeff pretty good. He would always go out of his way to say hello to me. I will always remember him as being just a great person. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Dave Ley

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Thanks for the post Bret, I had been trying to got ahold of Jeff for a couple of months and especially the last couple of weeks to see how he was getting along. He was pretty worried when I talked to him in June. Our condolences go out to Pat and all of his family. We will miss him! Jerry

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R.I.P. Jeff Velde! You were a great guy and a great racer. You will be deeply missed

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Met Jeff at Englishtown a few years ago. Real nice guy. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

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So sad RIP

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Sorry to hear that Bret, not sure if many knew he was sick.

He had such a passion for Ford racing. He will be missed.

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Sincerest condolences to his family. Jeff was one of the previous racing relationships I was looking forward to renewing.

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Bret & family...it's truly a very sad day...knew Jeff many years..not only as a super racer...businessman...but way more than that...a fine person...great family guy...with a ever-ready smile...helping hand for all...he will indeed be missed...God speed...Drake Viscome & family

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Very sad news Bret ...

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Bret and Family,

Jeff inspired a lot of racers and he will be deeply missed. Jeff always made himself available to help out a fellow racer.

God Bless,

The Adkins & Bailey Racing Team

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My father I had had the opportunity to meet Jeff at Englishtown in 2006. What a great racer, businessman, and gentleman as many people have commented on. He was very supportive of our racing endeavors and many others. I would always go over to his dealership when I would be on vacation in Florida and spend a couple hours talking racing and visiting his "secret room" as he called it to check out the race car. He always told stories about the old super stock days and how Velde Ford became what it is today. He was very inspirational to say the least and he will be missed by many. Rest in Peace Jeff! We're going to miss you!

The Horensky's

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Very sorry to hear this. First met Jeff when pitted by him at the Little Guy Nationals in Suffolk Va. in I believe 73 or 74. Very friendly and super nice guy, may he rest in peace. ----------- Danny Lattimore

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I'm sure many of you know that Jeff owned my car for 6 years. I sold it to Jeff in 2000 and purchased it back in 2006. Jeff did more to my car then I could every do and was grateful he gave me the chance to buy it back.

I have a great story on how I came to buy it back. Jeff called me up one day and said would you like to buy it back. I said I would love to, but I know you have so much invested I most likely could not afford it. He told do you remember what we talk to when I bought the Shelby, I said yes but that was 6 years ago. He said well that's what I want for it and when you get the money, it will be waiting for you. I told him I know people that would give you more for the car, he said no, its here in my race shop waiting for you when your ready, I want you to have it.

What can I say, the story tells volumes about who Jeff was.

Jeff was a kind man and very generous man. Soft spoken, always with a smile on his face and loved racing. My heart goes out to his wife and family and close friends, he will be missed.

Below is a link to the funeral home with info about Jeff and when the services will be held. You can also sign the guest book.

http://strunkfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/Strunk1/obit.cgi?user=745275VELDE

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Sad news indeed. Always loved Jeff's many cars, particularly the B/FX Pinto he drove in the early 1980s. RIP

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Wow, I am very sad that I never met Jeff, but I sure followed his career, from the ex Brandon and Turnage mustang, to the Bob Glidden Pinto, that he won the Cajun Nationals with ,and to all his Pro Stock efforts , and back to Stock Eliminator, a great racer, and a great guy!!!!RIP Jeff!!!