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Title: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: BGlover67 on October 09, 2019, 05:43:43 PM
It’s with a sad heart I have to report the passing of Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse in Wake Forest, North Carolina. I don’t have all the details yet, but I believe he passed away from a heart attack yesterday. Bill was at our SAAC Carolina‘s fall event at the Mustang Owners Museum this last Saturday, and I had lunch with him and a few of the other members. 

 On a personal note, when I was recovering from renal carcinoma surgery, Bill was one of the people who reached out to me repeatedly to make sure I was doing well. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Update:  William Herndon, Jr was 60 years old (way too young) and he will be at the Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest.  I'll post the dates and times of his wake for anyone in the NC area who wishes to pay their respects.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: Side-Oilers on October 09, 2019, 05:48:47 PM
Sorry to hear that another good guy from our car hobby has passed.

Best wishes to his family and friends.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: 427heaven on October 09, 2019, 06:01:54 PM
Sad to Hear- Bill was a wild and crazy kinda guy with many interesting stories to tell. I started buying parts from him over 40 years ago when he was in the valley in SO CAL... God Speed.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: Dizzy on October 09, 2019, 06:44:36 PM
Way too young to pass.... I have traded services with Bill for years. My most sincere condolences to his wife and children. God speed buddy
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: J_Speegle on October 09, 2019, 06:49:41 PM
Such a sad announcement but thanks for sharing. His family is in our thoughts and prayer in this time of need and support
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: KDunne on October 09, 2019, 07:17:30 PM
A great guy.  Very Sad
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: Bill on October 09, 2019, 07:18:21 PM
Horrible news, glad I was able to see him one more time. Our condolences to his family.

Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: Bob Gaines on October 09, 2019, 07:26:56 PM
What terrible unexpected news. I have known him for decades . He will be missed.My condolences to his family.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: Greg on October 09, 2019, 07:50:03 PM
I hate to hear that he was super nice and willing to help in any way possible.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: NC TRACKRAT on October 09, 2019, 08:46:44 PM
Sad news, indeed.  Bill was one of my "go to" people when I was restoring 6S1487. 
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: DC-DD on October 09, 2019, 09:08:11 PM
Very sad news . Bill was a great guy . God speed buddy.
My Condolences to the family.

Dominic
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: Shelby_r_b on October 09, 2019, 10:42:21 PM
My condolences to the family. Terrible news
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: texas swede on October 09, 2019, 11:42:15 PM
Sad news. I bought a lot of parts from him over the years, for example, a NOS 65 Shelby trunk mat.
RIP
Texas Swede
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: Special Ed on October 09, 2019, 11:42:59 PM
427 heaven i think u are talking about another bill like in valley ford parts CA bill norton. Bill herndon was in maryland for years then he moved to NC.  He used our tent in  ford carlisle last year and sold mainly nos parts.    Godspeed Billy.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: 427heaven on October 09, 2019, 11:57:12 PM
Ed Thanks for the clarification, I got my Bills crossed up. It was Norton, not Herndon, and many decades ago.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: pmustang on October 10, 2019, 01:08:38 AM
Dealt with him many times in my Mustang parts searches. Wonderful guy, Sorry to hear
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: Chad on October 10, 2019, 10:58:30 AM
So horrible!  Bill was a nice guy.  He will be missed.  Prayers for his family!
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: BGlover67 on October 12, 2019, 07:38:25 AM
For anyone interested, here is an obituary for Bill.  It also includes a video which has lots of pics of the Shelbys and Mustangs he owned over the years.  God's speed Bill.


https://www.brightfunerals.com/tributes/William-Herndon

Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: 683760 on October 12, 2019, 08:51:31 AM
Very sad.  Thoughts and prayers to the family.  Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: deathsled on October 12, 2019, 11:54:02 AM
Sorry to read it.  He looked to be in good shape.  I don't get it.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: FH187 on October 12, 2019, 12:08:51 PM
Very sad!Got help from him several times over the years,always doing his best.
Thoughts and prayers to the family. 
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: Wedgeman on October 12, 2019, 05:52:51 PM
Beautiful Video Tribute to a Great Guy !!...... :'(
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: 1967 eight barrel on October 12, 2019, 07:19:51 PM
I knew Bill Norton personally from the Valley Ford Days.  Truly helpful and kind in every way.  He exited So Ca like many of us did because of liberal politics. He lived outside of San Antonio until his wife passed from cancer a few years back. I still have a Valley Ford Catalog I posted a while back.

I'll keep Bill Herndon and his family in my thoughts and prayers.
                                                                                               -Keith 
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Bill Herndon of Pony Warehouse
Post by: stephen_becker on October 12, 2019, 08:31:13 PM
I enjoyed buying (and occasionally selling) to Bill for decades - Wow, 30+ years goes by pretty darn quick. - We are losing allot of talent and knowledge in the hobby.  :-\





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