Bill Jenkins - Page 2

Lew Silverman · 03-29-2012, 12:33 PM

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

chris3racing · 03-29-2012, 12:48 PM

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.

treessavoy · 03-29-2012, 12:57 PM

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

03-29-2012, 01:10 PM

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.

Superfan1 · 03-29-2012, 01:13 PM

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.

Sam Murray · 03-29-2012, 01:25 PM

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.

Jim Cimarolli · 03-29-2012, 01:55 PM

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

Tony Curcio · 03-29-2012, 02:01 PM

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

Dennis P Chapman · 03-29-2012, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Cimarolli

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

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

TOM KASCH · 03-29-2012, 02:11 PM

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

03-29-2012, 12:33 PM	#11
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,438 Likes: 372 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	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 __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

03-29-2012, 12:48 PM	#12
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.

03-29-2012, 12:57 PM	#13
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	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 __________________ Jim Rountree

03-29-2012, 01:10 PM	#14
J Oliverio Guest Posts: n/a	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.

03-29-2012, 01:13 PM	#15
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,949 Likes: 1,561 Liked 2,347 Times in 411 Posts	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. __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

03-29-2012, 01:25 PM	#16
Sam Murray Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cummaquid, Mass Posts: 443 Likes: 393 Liked 57 Times in 28 Posts	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. __________________ Sam Murray 1616 STK

03-29-2012, 01:55 PM	#17
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 729 Likes: 118 Liked 148 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Bill Jenkins A hero to millions, RIP Bill. BTW, did he have children?

03-29-2012, 02:01 PM	#18
Tony Curcio Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 271 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	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 __________________ Tony Curcio 1860 STK

03-29-2012, 02:11 PM	#20
TOM KASCH VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TOLEDO,OHIO Posts: 1,735 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 100 Posts	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. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images