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09-28-2012, 01:04 AM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
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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09-28-2012, 09:25 PM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
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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09-29-2012, 10:49 AM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
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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09-29-2012, 10:34 PM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
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!!!
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09-29-2012, 11:12 PM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
Rip jeff, nitro nine is the car that attracted me to this madness in the first place
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10-01-2012, 11:20 AM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
Just wanted to let everyone know the services are being streamed live Wednesday Oct. 3 at 2:00 PM Eastern standard time at centralassembly.com
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