commander Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce the passing away this lunch time of our friend "Big Ray" Ray Wilcox our thoughts are with Margaret and the family at this sad time R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Sorry to hear about Big Ray's passing. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Deepest condolences to the Family. The Forum has lost someone with a rare insight and wonderful sense of humour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 That's so sad, I had the pleasure of meeting Ray a few times, such a kind hearted chap & will be sorely missed by many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) Very sorry to hear of his passing. I don't post on this forum much, but I spent a good many hours on this thread reading Ray's amazing stories. I should of taken the time to thank him for sharing them. RIP James Edited December 16, 2013 by Sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Very sad news, another good man lost to us. Thank you for keeping us informed Chris and please pass on my condolences to Ray's family, he will be sadly missed. RIP Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Very sad news , R.I.P. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Awww such sad news. RIP Ray xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Very sad to hear about Ray. He will be missed by a lot of people. I send my deepest condolences to friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Very sad to hear this news my depest condolances to his family at this sad time:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Very sad news. Ray's thread was always worth a read and his updates with witty banter will be missed by a lot of people. My deepest condolences to friends and family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 This is Tony Wilcox, Ray`s son. It is with deepest regret that I must inform the readers of this forum that my father passed away at 13.35 on Sunday 16th December. He remained the dignified man that he was until the very end but lost his most difficult challenge. It is probably the first challenge for which he could not find an answer. He found comfort sharing his past with the readers of this forum and greatly enjoyed the responses he generated. He raised me and worked with me and we also shared our interest in MV`s. I am proud of the man that I am today thanks to his input and will miss him dearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanter Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Really sorry to hear about Ray's passing my thoughts and prayers to his family at this sad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Very sorry to hear of his passing. I don't post on this forum much, but I spent a good many hours on this thread reading Ray's amazing stories. I should of taken the time to thank him for sharing them. RIP James I too had enjoyed his stories early on and encouraged him to keep on writing I had been off the forum for long time , I had just read the post of his being ill just recently but thought he was going to be OK .My sincerest condolences to his family. I 'm glad he was able to pass on all stories he did , now they will be an archive we can read and re-read . RIP Big ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 This is Tony Wilcox, Ray`s son. It is with deepest regret that I must inform the readers of this forum that my father passed away at 13.35 on Sunday 16th December. He remained the dignified man that he was until the very end but lost his most difficult challenge. It is probably the first challenge for which he could not find an answer. He found comfort sharing his past with the readers of this forum and greatly enjoyed the responses he generated. He raised me and worked with me and we also shared our interest in MV`s. I am proud of the man that I am today thanks to his input and will miss him dearly. Very sorry to hear the sad news Tony, deepest condolences to family and friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Tony, your Dad was very popular and highly respected on the forum and throughout the military vehicle movement and I know that the thoughts of all members on here will be with you and your family and friends at this very sad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Tony, I know your Father was a very lucky man. To have a Son who was so proud of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) I will post details later Chris Bond Edited December 20, 2013 by commander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil P Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 All the Guys and Gals in the Birmingham & West Midlands Area MVT are saddened to hear of 'Big Rays' passing. A true gentleman. I he will be a huge loss to North Staffs MVT. Our thoughts are with Ray's wife Margaret, son Tony and all of the family. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1944 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 All Rays friends in Cheshire & Merseyside MVT were saddened to hear of Rays passing. He was one of lifes gentleman whose happy outlook on life will be sadly missed by one and all. Our thoughts are with his wife Margaret, son Tony and family at this very sad time. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Rays funeral will be held on the 2nd January 2014 at 3.20pm at Bradwell Crematorium Chatterley Close Bradwell Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 8LE Chris Bond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Sadly I won't be able to attend as I am going into hospital on New Years Eve but I will be there in spirit. RIP Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 The North Staffs MVT Group will be opening up their club house on the morning of 2nd January from 08.30 am as a meeting place which will be warm with complimentary tea/coffee biscuits for anybody who is coming to Rays funeral who would like a central meeting place all are welcome the address is MOTOR CLINIC TRENTHAM ROAD LONGTON STOKE ON TRENT ST3 4DJ Chris Bond AKA "Commander" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Funeral is at 15.20 or 3.20 pm Commander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 The Family of Ray have asked that instead of wreaths/flowers could donation to cancer research please be made Commander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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