A Man Down on the FordBarn
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JM 35 Sedan
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I have to say I have met some great friends during the time I have been a member of the old and new Fordbarn and Henry "Reds" Horrocks was definitely one of those good friends. I knew of Henry from seeing his FB posts and his name in the EFV-8 Club RG-36 newsletters, but we actually met at a Barner's Bash/Gathering that TomT put together in Williamsburg, VA, I believe in 2009/10. We quickly became friends and enjoyed helping each other find parts for and work on our old Fords together. We also attended several EFV-8 Meets and other Fordbarn gatherings and tours together. I am also happy to say that becoming friends with Henry also allowed me to meet and become friends with his son Jeff. It was always good to see a true father and son bonding between Henry and Jeff with the common thread of owning an early Ford V-8 together. I will certainly miss having Henry as a friend....RIP.
rgtharley
Senior Member
Jeff,
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your Dad, and know that I was honored to know him for quite a long time. He bought a 75 or 76 FLH Harley from me back when my wife wouldn't let me have more than 5 motorcycles at one time, and I was sad to sell it. One day at Carlisle, I bumped into him again, and the bike was completely restored to the 10th degree. I even considered buying it back, since he was trying to to sell it at Carlisle. The price was quite a bit more than I sold it for, as I remember. Fast forward to three and a half years ago, when we re connected in the National Capitol Region chapter of the Early V8 club. I even got to sit with him most of the recent Brookville show for my 35's first outing. He will be greatly missed, not only on the Barn, and the V8 club, but all of society included. In spite of his ailments, he always had something funny to say, and looked forward to the next event. I know his memory will live on for a long time.
All the best to you and family in this tough time.
Bob T
New Windsor, MD
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your Dad, and know that I was honored to know him for quite a long time. He bought a 75 or 76 FLH Harley from me back when my wife wouldn't let me have more than 5 motorcycles at one time, and I was sad to sell it. One day at Carlisle, I bumped into him again, and the bike was completely restored to the 10th degree. I even considered buying it back, since he was trying to to sell it at Carlisle. The price was quite a bit more than I sold it for, as I remember. Fast forward to three and a half years ago, when we re connected in the National Capitol Region chapter of the Early V8 club. I even got to sit with him most of the recent Brookville show for my 35's first outing. He will be greatly missed, not only on the Barn, and the V8 club, but all of society included. In spite of his ailments, he always had something funny to say, and looked forward to the next event. I know his memory will live on for a long time.
All the best to you and family in this tough time.
Bob T
New Windsor, MD
Charlie ny
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Jeff,
We're near tears.....We feel privileged to have known him.
Alice and Charlie ny
We're near tears.....We feel privileged to have known him.
Alice and Charlie ny
chuck stevens
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Jeff,
I know I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. Henry was a great guy that Kathie and I will always remember. He showed up on the blue ridge tour and we had a picnic in the mountains, simple fun. Treasure the time you had together, Chuck & Kathie.
I know I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. Henry was a great guy that Kathie and I will always remember. He showed up on the blue ridge tour and we had a picnic in the mountains, simple fun. Treasure the time you had together, Chuck & Kathie.
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Frank Miller
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Jeff, So sorry for your loss. As someone who does a lot of car stuff with his dad I can relate. Like someone else here said he will still be riding with you.
