RIP Mr Paul Candies
 

He passed away this morning of an apparent heart attack.Prayers to the family.:(

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God's Speed Mr Candies. God Bless you and You Family & Friends..

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Paul was on his houseboat in grand isle La. from what i was told with friends and famly when he passed. the Candies famly was getting ready for the International Grand isle Tarpon Rodeo that is held next week.the Rodeo is the largest in the state of La. it is the US nationals of Rodeo's. and the Candies famly is a large part of the Rodeo Committee and Pauls dad the late Otto Candies Sr was one of the founders of the Rodeo.I was lucky enough to win it in 1996 with the largest Tarpon that year. and i have a pic in my office with Paul giving me the award.he will be sadly missed by myself and our racing family. RIP my friend.

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My condolences to the Candies Family and friends. Rest-in-Peace, Paul.

Lew Silverman

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I just heard about Paul's passing. May he Rest in peace. May the family be strong through a difficult time.

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The racing community and society in general have suffered a genuine loss. A true gentleman and committed racer. Godspeed Mr. Candies. Prayers and condolences to the Candies family.

Dallas Kelly
Wrecking Crew SS/B

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Condolences and prayers from the Buckner family. Definitely some of the nicest people we have met since we started racing. Rest in peace.

David Buckner 4772

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the Candies. It was a great pleasure to have known him. He was a true gentleman.
Bill and Sharon Bogues

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A great man and a great family ! I had the pleasure of spending some time with Paul and son's at Belle Rose and Indy a few times. The sport has lost one of it's true greats ! Humanity has lost a true gentleman !!!

Dave Ley
NHRA Tech

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X2

Prayers are out for Miss Rita, PB, Brett and their families.

Greg

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One of the nicest people and true gentleman you could ever meet I always followed him in the early years with the funny cars happy he had returned with the cobra jets challanger and copo he was always cool RIP Mr Paul prayers good out to the Candies family I know he is a great loss

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Rip mr paul will be missed by many in south la thx for all great memories. It's been a pleasure to know you and your family and ms Rita.in my prayers. Joe Teuton.

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RIP.Mr,candies a true gentleman,Great family. Our Condolences!!

Hollingsworth / Latino Family

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The recurring theme through all these posts is "a true gentleman". From my experience with Paul, he was the very definition of a gentleman.

RIP Mr. Candies, it was an honor and a privilege to have known you.

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great person lost right there. RIP Paul Candies

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RIP Mr Candies

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I only met Mr. Candies a couple of times at the Sportsnations in Belle Rose; however he was very nice and we spoke breifly about his return to the sport he loved so much. Our condolences and prayers go out to the Candies family.

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RIP Paul. You were always a friend, and you will be missed by all.

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Rip Mr. Paul, God has gained another angel!

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We never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Paul, but Larry remembers reading about him back whenever he was racing. We have met his fine sons and our condolences go out to them and the rest of the family.

Patsy & Larry

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Mr. Candies was a very nice man. He will be missed but never forgotten. RIP

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May he rest in peace, and condolances to his family. I always looked forward to seeing Candies&Hughes at the races as they were a true class group with cars that ran as beautifully as they looked. John Kissel K242

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Condolences and prayers from the Middleton family. Definitely one of the nicest people we have met since we started racing and a really great family. Thoughts and prayers sent to the family. Rest in peace Mr. Paul.

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my prayers to the family God Speed Paul...

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I will trully miss Mr. Paul Candies. I go back to the old days, but more recently I witnessed his support of his family racing. A few years ago, he was at the table with me & my wife at my nephews pre-wedding dinner. I recognized him, and after introducing myself, I was amazed that he acually knew who I was. Over the past few years, he always said "Hi" and visited with me at the races. He would ask about my nephew and his family.

He is a true "Hall of Fame" racer.

My condolences to the family.

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I am sure that PB will post his own.

From our entire family, thanks to all for the kind and thoughtful words. Our leader is gone, but never forgotten. In his own words..."just go kick ***." So we will be looking forward to seeing our racing brethren soon.

Say a prayer for Ms Rita!

Thanks!

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Thanks to all of you that are sending us messages of your thoughts, prayers, love and support. The drag racing family is truly that, a family. We appreciate each and everyone of your comments. Mr. Paul loved drag racing and especially watching his boys PB, Brett, our great family friend Rhett Fulton and soon his grandson Devin race. His love and drive for this sport was never ending. Although he may no longer be standing on the starting line he will definitely be cheering them on!!

And as Brett said please send special prayers for Mrs. Rita
Thanks,
Kimberly Candies
4010 Stock/SS

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To Dear Mrs. Rita, you have the thoughts, prayers and support of the Dupuy family during this tough time in life. We have lost a great friend, mentor, gentleman and hero. You have lost so much more, your husband, love, father of your children and I am sure, your best friend.

PB and Brett, you and you families are also in our thoughts and prayers. We are there for you should you or your family need anything.

Godspeed Mr. Paul....you were one of kind in this world, a true gentlemen. RIP.

The children, spouses and grandchildren of Lynwood and Mary Dupuy, and Viola Jacob Dupuy Newman.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Candies family, especially Mrs. Rita. Mr. Paul was a true gentleman and I'm sure his passions in life will live on through his sons PB and Brett and their families. Our sincere condolences from the Christen family.

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RIP Mr Paul. Thoughts and prayers to Brett, PB and the Familys. He was truely a Class act, I will miss our visits.

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I just want to say Thanks to everyone who posted. Our entire family was amazed at the people who came for his services. He did touched a lot of lives and will continue to look over us. As he would say " Just go kick some *****" so be on the look out when we show up!!
PB

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Never met Mr Candies, but a very nice article on comp plus about him:

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...ies-1940-2013/

Rest in peace...

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great article!!!!!!!