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August 06, 2010 at
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I just seen on Bud Keadings facebook page that Jack Miller has passed away..... can anyone confirm this??
if so God Speed Jack RIP
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August 06, 2010 at
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True. I got the press release from the HoF a little while ago.
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August 06, 2010 at
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Bummer, I hope everyone lets out a great big HOLY COW at the Nationals next week in honor of the best announcer Knoxville has ever had.
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August 06, 2010 at
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Posted By: Speedbump on August 06 2010 at 11:31:06 PM
Bummer, I hope everyone lets out a great big HOLY COW at the Nationals next week in honor of the best announcer Knoxville has ever had.
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Great idea! That would be a super tribute to a great guy.
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August 07, 2010 at
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RIP Jack and our condolences to Louise.
Curt & Sally Grogan
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August 07, 2010 at
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God speed.
They don't even know how to spell sprint car
much less chromoly...http://www.ycmco.com
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August 07, 2010 at
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Serving the Motorsports Industry since 1975!
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August 07, 2010 at
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Definitely the greatest ever to sit behind the mic and always a blast to just shoot the breeze with. RIP Jack...
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August 07, 2010 at
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rip thoughts and prayers,
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August 07, 2010 at
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Damn...thats sad. One of the best...ever.
Thanks Jack and God Speed
The older I get, the faster I used to be.
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August 07, 2010 at
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RIP Jack.....You WILL be missed!!!!
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August 07, 2010 at
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RIP Jack, and condolences to family and friends........
Chuck.....
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August 07, 2010 at
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What a loss!!! RIP Jack, thoughts and prayers to the family. HOLY COW what a man!!!
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August 07, 2010 at
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I can still hear Jack's laugh....
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August 07, 2010 at
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Jack's prowess behind a mic was legendary but my fondest memories of him are from the golf course. Not only did he make you feel like you were playing like Tiger with his nice words but his story telling was amazing, I will always treasure those times. RIP Jack and sincere condolences to his family.
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August 07, 2010 at
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Nelligan,
Don't forget about the cross handed grip. The first time we played together, I thought he was crazy, then he hit the ball and I was amazed. We actually played at night at a lighted course around here once. The racing world has lost a great friend and ambassador but Heaven got a special gift.
Sweeton
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August 07, 2010 at
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Posted By: lizard on August 07 2010 at 11:31:36 AM
Nelligan,
Don't forget about the cross handed grip. The first time we played together, I thought he was crazy, then he hit the ball and I was amazed. We actually played at night at a lighted course around here once. The racing world has lost a great friend and ambassador but Heaven got a special gift.
Sweeton
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Truly a master with the microphone and a genuine fun guy to be around. He had the unique ability to remember names, dates and events with an uncanny sense of accuracy. We will not cry for you Jack but we will always remember you and thank you for your contribution to our sport.
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August 07, 2010 at
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Rest in Peace Jack, you will be deeply missed.
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August 08, 2010 at
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If you haven't seen this - go to http://www.hoseheadforums.com/forum.cfm?ThreadID=45606 this is a really good post from Don Hubbard - and I will try to copy & paste it here.
Jack Richard Miller, of Odessa, Florida passed away Friday, 6th of August, 2010 from his battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Danvers, Illinois on 25 October, 1935, he spent seventeen years in the USAF as a weather forecaster and trainer. He also received his BS degree while in the military. He has spent the majority of his adult life residing in Florida.
For over 40 years, Jack has been the voice of sprint car racing across the nation as both a track announcer and journalist, writing for Open Wheel Magazine, and Sprint Car & Midget Magazine.
Jack was inducted into three different Halls of Fame for his talents as a track announcer: the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2001; the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame in 1998, and the Belleville High Banks Hall of Fame in 2005.
Jack is survived by his wife of 23 years, Thelma Louise Miller; his children Angela, and Tommy; his step-children Kathy, Mike, and Cindy; and all of his grand and great grand children. He is also survived by brothers Gus and Carl and preceded in death by a daughter Vicki Lynn and another brother Keith.
A Celebration of Life - will be held at the United Methodist Church, 16301 Racetrack Road, Odessa, FL 33556 on Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers: GIFTS may be made to: (MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO) T. LOUISE MILLER - C/O Bank of America, 13080 Race Track Rd., Tampa, FL 33626. Account # 229033604607. (Louise is not a 501(c)(3) and Bank of America requires this on donations/contributions and memorials)
Written by Jack . . . .
PLEASE DON'T CRY FOR ME by: Jack Miller
"If my soul has now left this existence on earth, please don't cry for me. I have now rejoined so many other loved ones who have left before me, and my sharing with them in the afterlife will be forever.
Though the time on this earth seems so very limited, please don't cry for me as I feel that I have shared several lifetimes. I have been blessed with beloved family members over all the years of my life. There is not time nor space to recount all the wondrous people who have touched my life. So many dear friends in such a short time. Please don't cry for me. Delight, rejoice, sing and be happy for me. As I have enjoyed all of those things with each of you. It took each of you to fill my life, and my life was full.
We shall all meet again someday where we may continue the many happy moments we have shared. It has been a wonderful journey and my long trip has been complete. Please don't cry for me."
From all of us at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum . . . .
Godspeed Jack Miller
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August 08, 2010 at
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One of my greatest friends in life. RIP Jack, Love you Louise, be safe. See you on the 21st.
Don Hubbard & Carole Brauner
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