debwill Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 I just got word that Jimmy "Dalbert" Willingham passed away early this morning from complications of airborne pneumonia. The SAS folks knew him well from the the Dalbert Wrecker Service that he provided at the track for many years. Our sympathies are with the Willingham family during this very difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilTPS Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Jimmy Willingham ... 1952 - 2008 Jimmy Willingham, Owner of Dalbert's Garage and Wrecker Service in San Antonio died at Northeast Methodist Hospital in Live Oak, Texas on Sunday morning, September 14, 2008. Jimmy Willingham was 56 years old. Jimmy, also know as "Dalbert", was well known by the South Texas racing community having supported racing events with his wrecker service at San Antonio Speedway since the track opened in 1977. He also provided wrecker support and service at Texas World Speedway Texas Race of Champions events. Funeral arrangements are pending at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in San Antonio. The arrangements will be made known here in the coming days. This information was provided by one of Jimmy's brothers Gene Willingham and posted by Neil Upchurch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badsonic Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Sad day to the racers and crews that knew him. Always week in week out, was at the track with his wreckers volunteering his time and equipment. My prayers and thoughts to the family and freinds!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfat Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 My condolences to the Willingham family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyT66 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Raced with the Willingham brothers at pan am...Jimmy was always straight up and a pleasure to talk too..The local racing area lost a true supportor.. GOD BLESS to his family...frank torres and family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastman Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Sure will miss him, I remember when he used to run my dads old super street stock at SAS back in 84 maybe 85. He was a great guy and would never mind talking about the latest in stock car racing to anyone interested. Jimmy will never walk alone, he will walk at the side of the Lord from here on. David Sevilla Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 We knew Jimmy many years, good man. We will pray for the family during this sad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer82 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 very sad news he was a great man and funny enjoyed talking ot him at the track as well as the shop.he will be missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REBELRACER Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 (edited) wow that is sad news indeed. dalbert was a great guy to talk to at the races and an honest guy when you needed work done. rest in piece dalbert. Edited September 14, 2008 by REBELRACER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REBELRACER Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 very sad news. he was a great guy and will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtom Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Sad day indeed; I've known Jimmy since the Pan American days. Thoughts and prayers to the Family and his friends; he will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Dalbert was directly involved in the San Antonio stock car racing scene since, well, ever since I can remember - and probably even before that. Somehow you just expected him to be around forever. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a way to make his point that made you chuckle and think about what he was saying all at the same time. A true racer and a true friend to many. He will be missed by all. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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