Our friend and fellow member Larry (Big Ed)

[jeffs396]

It is with a heavy heart that I must give all of you the bad news that our friend Larry has passed away

I just got a phone call from his beloved wife Cindy this evening. I've been thinking about the big guy lately, wondering why we haven't heard from him in awhile. I feel terrible that I hadn't talked to him for several months. I didn't know he was sick again, I assumed he was burned out with building & just not posting, just like we all do sometimes.

I never had the chance to meet my friend in person (we tried several times to get together, but for different reasons it just never happened). We used to talk by phone and email, but not often enough

This great man will be sorely missed. He could always put a smile on my face with his wit and unique style of posting! His scratchbuilding skills were off the chart I so wish his AWESOME Rockwells would have made it into production so we could all have the chance to use them on a build.

He had such incredible builds too:

Rest in Peace my friend, love ya!

[my80malibu]

Sorry for the loss of your friend, and excellent builder.

[Austin T]

I remember that white Dodge very well, It's one of my favorite models on the forum because of its realism and simplicity. I'm sorry to hear he passed away. He was an excellent builder and sounds like a nice guys, I hope he keeps building at the workbench in the sky.

[randx0]

Truly one of the greats both at building and encouraging . Love and prayers for his family.

[mnwildpunk]

Sorry to hear this my heart goes out to his family and friends

[Willie]

This to me is very sad news not too many guys out there build the builds like he and i do Larry was an inspiration his builds went above and beyond the norm i was blown away by this news gonna miss him and his work my thoughts and prayers go out to he and his family

Willie

[jerseyjunker1]

i am always sorry to hear when one of us is very ill or dies. i did not know the man but it hurts just the same. looking at the picture he was a happy go lucky type of guy and its always the good die young.

[jeffs396]

Nice words for Larry everyone, thanks

He will live on in his incredible builds! Every time I look at his build pics, I can't seem to stop smiling

[slusher]

Sorry to hear the loss of your friend Jeff, l do remember seeing the dodge 4x4. May God comfort his family and friends..