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Title: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
Post by: GT350-1281 on September 08, 2018, 11:26:43 PM
Long time SAAC member from Northern California. Gary was a long term owner of 1966 Shelby # 857 , a GT350 Hertz car. Gary had an incredible knowledge of parts and love for the hobby. Gary was a disabled Vietnam Veteran. You may remember him from SAAC 43 where he sold parts with his brother Randy and his grandson. Had a motor home with a small trailer attached behind it. Will be missed and fondly remembered by family, friends and other Shelby owners.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
Post by: Coralsnake on September 09, 2018, 07:32:26 AM
I didn't know Gary, but I heard he had quite the stash of rare parts. I wish his family the best and thank them for his service.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
Post by: Ldouble619 on September 09, 2018, 10:43:16 AM
RIP, Gary.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
Post by: camp upshur on September 09, 2018, 11:39:20 AM
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Rest in peace Gary.
Go Army.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
Post by: TLea on September 10, 2018, 08:50:23 AM
Yeah just a crying shame what happened. He was a good man. Prayers to Londa and rest of family
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
Post by: FL SAAC on September 10, 2018, 09:03:16 AM
R.I.P. Sir
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
Post by: 64cobra on September 10, 2018, 02:46:07 PM
Quote from: TLea on September 10, 2018, 08:50:23 AM
Yeah just a crying shame what happened. He was a good man. Prayers to Londa and rest of family

Great guy.   Bought several parts many years ago from him.   What happened?   
Prayers to his family.   
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
Post by: TLea on September 12, 2018, 12:29:10 PM
Quote from: 64cobra on September 10, 2018, 02:46:07 PM
Quote from: TLea on September 10, 2018, 08:50:23 AM
Yeah just a crying shame what happened. He was a good man. Prayers to Londa and rest of family
What happened?   
Not my story to tell.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
Post by: Corey Bowcutt on September 12, 2018, 12:51:55 PM
I read his obituary and it was described as a tragic accident in his garden.  Very sad.  Must live every day like it could be your last.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
Post by: Coralsnake on September 12, 2018, 01:50:12 PM
Yes, I hear there is more to the story, but its water under the bridge at this point
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
Post by: TLea on September 17, 2018, 06:49:42 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on September 12, 2018, 01:50:12 PM
Yes, I hear there is more to the story, but its water under the bridge at this point
That's not my understanding but will see