The Nasty Boys have lost our leader. From the Modified Healey list:
"Hi guys and gals,
Very sad news. Leroy Joppa just passed away. All that I know right now
is that he died of medical complications. Sue also has cancer and
doesn't yet know Leroy has passed away. Her condition is stable. That
could change once she finds out Leroy has passed away.
The Joppa's are long term members of the AHCA and have been involved in
the growth and viability of the AHCA since 1980. They had been
delegates representing the WI club since they joined in 1980.
The wake for Leroy will take place on Monday at 11:00 AM and funeral
service at noon. It will take place at St. Leonard Catholic Church,
5330 Beech Street, Laona, WI 54541, 715-674-3241.
The Joppa address is P.O. Box 131, Laona, WI 54541-0131.
Please keep the Joppa family in your prayers."
Our sympathy and prayers for the Joppa Family. Met Leroy & wife at several of our V8 meets over the years.
I really did not need any more bad news, Leroy was a great guy. I will so miss him.
Always enjoyed the company of Leroy and his wife...so sad to hear this...he will be missed...
Rick,
Do you have any good closeups of Leroy & his trademark moustache? I thought I had one from one of the V8 Meets, but can't find it. Need one for posterity & remembrance.
Carl,
Found one here: http://www.themorans.org/themorans/familystuff/Tim&Sherry/RVstuff/2009-Bonneville/HealeysReturnToBonneville/bWendover/Wendover.htm
Thank you for posting that link!
I saw that one. Was hoping for a straight on close up, but that will have to do. Thanks!
Sorry to pass on the news that Sue Joppa passed on August 20th: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/greenbaypressgazette/obituary.aspx?n=susan-joppa&pid=175553298
Dangit.
That's okay. She is gone to be with Leroy.
Found this pic of Leroy and Sue on the Modified Healey yahoo group
LeroySue+Joppa.jpg
Thanks for that one, Rick! That is the Leroy & Sue that I will always remember from the British V8 Meets.