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05-14-2023, 07:28 PM | #1 |
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Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
I received a call this afternoon from Donna, "Mrs. Grumpy" telling me that Grumpy (Kevin) had passed away suddenly late Friday night.
He lived about an hour from me and we had exchanged parts, thoughts, advise, and opinions. I really have no words to express the shock and sadness this news brings. Although he called himself "Grumpy" he was kind and friendly and full of stories of his life and the hobby that he so passionately loved. The times that I was at his home, I had a hard time getting away because he loved to talk about Chevy trucks. Please pray for Donna and the family as they process their grief in the days to come. R.I.P. Kevin aka "Grumpy Old Man" edit: I think that it was actually Friday May 5 rather than this past Friday
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05-14-2023, 07:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
Wow, that's horrible news. He built an interior for me and Ive chatted with him on the phone several times. A real hoot to talk to. He will be missed.
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05-14-2023, 07:50 PM | #3 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
I never thought of him being a grumpy ol man ,,he had lots of humor and also knowledge of our trucks ,,a nic name of grumpy ol man made me think he was old ,,just didnt know how old ,, I send my condolences to his partner and family ,,we will miss him being around on here ,,
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05-14-2023, 08:00 PM | #4 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
Wow. So sorry to hear about that.
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05-14-2023, 08:07 PM | #5 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
R.I.P. Grump... You'll be missed..
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05-14-2023, 08:15 PM | #6 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
Very sad news. "Grumpy" name notwithstanding, he was a great asset on this site and will be sorely missed. Never struck me as being at all grumpy either. R.I.P., Grumpy.
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05-14-2023, 09:11 PM | #7 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
Well said, i agree. R.I.P...
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05-14-2023, 09:31 PM | #8 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
Sad news. I made a point of reading his posts and learned a lot from them. He'll be mised.
RIP, Grumps.
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05-14-2023, 09:32 PM | #9 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
RIP Grumpy.
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05-14-2023, 09:38 PM | #10 |
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RIP.. Grumpy
I’m going to miss the advise u gave and your take on things . Both truck and life in general. |
05-14-2023, 08:15 PM | #11 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
He will be missed! RIP sir you were a big part of this community.
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05-14-2023, 08:25 PM | #12 |
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I for one certainly enjoyed his posts. Won't be quite the same without seeing his name pop up on here, that's for sure.... Rest In Peace Grumpy.... LockDoc
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05-14-2023, 08:26 PM | #13 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
I’m very new to this site and got information from him.
Seemed very smart on these trucks we all seem to love . Man, god bless you grumpy, you surely will be missed Last edited by Orefactory4x4 swb; 05-14-2023 at 09:14 PM. Reason: Spelling |
05-14-2023, 08:38 PM | #14 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
This is terrible news. RIP Grumpy
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05-14-2023, 09:09 PM | #15 |
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05-14-2023, 08:43 PM | #16 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
So sad, I am also new to this forum but always got a kick out of seeing his name pop up. He will be missed but mainly from people who knew him. Keep his name in your thoughts and his family in your prayers. That way he will live forever.
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05-14-2023, 08:48 PM | #17 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
RIP Grumpy....sad news for sure
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05-14-2023, 08:56 PM | #18 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
Very sad to read of his passing. Never met the man altho I did visit with him thru the board forums and PMs. Always seemed to be very knowledgeable and personable with regards to his board name. May Donna and Grumpy's family find peace during this hard times.
RIP Grumpy, you will be missed by many.
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05-14-2023, 09:04 PM | #19 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
RiP, Grumpy!
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05-14-2023, 08:51 PM | #20 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
Wow, just died unexpectedly. What a shock? He will be missed
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05-14-2023, 09:07 PM | #21 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
Rip. Grumpy helped me get some specific 67 only items. He will be missed.
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05-14-2023, 09:10 PM | #22 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
Wow I’m pretty new here and know that he even answered a couple of my posts! I see his postings everywhere on this site. As I said I am very sad to here this. God Bless his family.
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05-14-2023, 10:00 PM | #23 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
Nothing more I can add. Prayers for the family and friends. I always enjoyed him chiming in, not to mention he was pretty far along on his truck. He will be missed.
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05-14-2023, 10:04 PM | #24 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
never easy….. RIP
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05-14-2023, 10:13 PM | #25 |
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Re: Heartbreaking news about Grumpy Old Man
Man that’s a shame, prayers to the family and may God bless him with peace and rest in the afterlife.
He was just mentioning the other day that he was getting close on his 67 short bed.
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