Lost a great friend and racer.

bert powell · 01-04-2012, 07:54 PM

I was hoping someone else would post this today so I would not have to. With a heavy heart I must tell you, Kenny Koonce Jr died last night from an apparent heart attack. Please keep his family in your prayers.

THE LEGEND · 01-04-2012, 08:30 PM

I heard it this afternoon but did'nt know if it was true. He did a lot of work for me.Kenny was one of a kind and will be missed. RIP
Chip Johnson

chris3racing · 01-05-2012, 09:17 AM

Very sorry to hear this. And such a young racer. Our thoughts and prayers go the Koonce Family for all of us at Chris3 Racing.

Larry Hill · 01-05-2012, 11:05 AM

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Koonce family.

Larry & Patsy

John Leichtamer Jr · 01-05-2012, 11:31 AM

Will miss the old bench racing talks, always a great time.
RIP Kenny

Hammer

Joe DeMarzo · 01-05-2012, 11:58 AM

Having been friends with Kenny since he was a very young man I am sadded to learn he has died. I had spoken to him recently and yesterday was talking with someone who was going to call him before I.

Kenny worked on every car I have raced including the custom paint and settting up the suspnsion . Kenny and I are most proud of the paint he has put on my current ride.

We talked often about life, family and spirituallity. Kenny had great love inside of him, he was my friend and will always have a special place in my heart.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Kenny, his mom and dad, Sherry and his children who he adored.

I think Sterling said it best " Paint the heavens and label it with Kenny's Kustom so we will know where to find you".

Rest in peace my friend and keep an eye for me.

Mickey Whaley · 01-04-2012, 08:31 PM

im still in shock bert, RIP little kenny

Mark Lewis · 01-04-2012, 08:49 PM

hate to hear this, he was a talented painter and a good racer. Condolences to the family.

Michael Kilduff · 01-04-2012, 08:53 PM

Sorry to read this. It had been a couple of years since I last spoke to Kenny, much too young to pass on.

RIP.

Duane Eiskant II · 01-04-2012, 08:58 PM

RIP Little Kenny, as Ronnie said we all had some great times together. Couldnt imagine getting tossed out of a restuarant with anyone else but you.....

01-04-2012, 07:54 PM	#1
bert powell Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 243 Likes: 36 Liked 34 Times in 12 Posts	Lost a great friend and racer. I was hoping someone else would post this today so I would not have to. With a heavy heart I must tell you, Kenny Koonce Jr died last night from an apparent heart attack. Please keep his family in your prayers.

01-04-2012, 08:30 PM	#2
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Lost a great friend and racer. I heard it this afternoon but did'nt know if it was true. He did a lot of work for me.Kenny was one of a kind and will be missed. RIP Chip Johnson

01-05-2012, 09:17 AM	#3
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lost a great friend and racer. Very sorry to hear this. And such a young racer. Our thoughts and prayers go the Koonce Family for all of us at Chris3 Racing.

01-05-2012, 11:05 AM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,640 Likes: 1,937 Liked 10,714 Times in 2,230 Posts	Re: Lost a great friend and racer. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Koonce family. Larry & Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

01-05-2012, 11:31 AM	#5
John Leichtamer Jr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange City Fl Posts: 764 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lost a great friend and racer. Will miss the old bench racing talks, always a great time. RIP Kenny Hammer

01-05-2012, 11:58 AM	#6
Joe DeMarzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mahopac, NY Posts: 666 Likes: 48 Liked 113 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Lost a great friend and racer. Having been friends with Kenny since he was a very young man I am sadded to learn he has died. I had spoken to him recently and yesterday was talking with someone who was going to call him before I. Kenny worked on every car I have raced including the custom paint and settting up the suspnsion . Kenny and I are most proud of the paint he has put on my current ride. We talked often about life, family and spirituallity. Kenny had great love inside of him, he was my friend and will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kenny, his mom and dad, Sherry and his children who he adored. I think Sterling said it best " Paint the heavens and label it with Kenny's Kustom so we will know where to find you". Rest in peace my friend and keep an eye for me. __________________ Joe DeMarzo 1317 STK

01-04-2012, 08:31 PM	#7
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Lost a great friend and racer. im still in shock bert, RIP little kenny

01-04-2012, 08:49 PM	#8
Mark Lewis Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 346 Likes: 63 Liked 207 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Lost a great friend and racer. hate to hear this, he was a talented painter and a good racer. Condolences to the family.

01-04-2012, 08:53 PM	#9
Michael Kilduff Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carolina Beach, NC Posts: 281 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lost a great friend and racer. Sorry to read this. It had been a couple of years since I last spoke to Kenny, much too young to pass on. RIP. __________________ IHRA STK 932 O/SA

01-04-2012, 08:58 PM	#10
Duane Eiskant II Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Alexandria, Va Posts: 501 Likes: 261 Liked 57 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Lost a great friend and racer. RIP Little Kenny, as Ronnie said we all had some great times together. Couldnt imagine getting tossed out of a restuarant with anyone else but you..... __________________ Duane Eiskant 1354 Stock/Super Stock