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'Doug'
SHERRILLS FORD -- Mr. Dragoo, 52 of Skyline Drive, passed from this life in the early evening of Wednesday, January 30, 2008 after a long and valiant fight against cancer.
He was born in Perry, Iowa on August 24, 1955. Doug began his career racing his own cars then building engines for other racing teams. He held the unofficial record for having the most number one placing engines, which includes engines that broke world speed records for Scott Kalitta Racing in 1994 and 1995. He was a longtime crewman who worked for race drivers such as Jack Wyatt, Scott Kalitta, Doug 'Dougzilla' Herbert, Tommy Johnson, Don 'the Snake' Prudhomme and many others throughout his career. Highlights in his career were wins at the Daytona 500 and on the NASCAR Busch Series. He most recently worked in the engine department at Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Racing was one of Doug's greatest passions. Other hobbies include working on other race cars on the side, drag racing where he owned funny and super comp cars, dirt racing and boating.
Survivors include his wife, Cammie Rogers Dragoo of Sherrills Ford; parents, Paul H. and Rose Lee Kincaid Dragoo; children, Megan Mull of Denver, NC and Mitch Mull of Asheville, NC; two sisters, Judy Bishop and husband, Merlin of Rudd, Iowa, and Deva Moore and husband, Craig of Aubrun, WA; nephews and nieces, Justin, Jeffery and Katie Bishop, and Ian and Tiffany Moore; and his special companion, 'Tripp', his dog.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 2:00 PM, at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home with DEI Chaplin Frank Arney officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will be private.
Memorials and donations can be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for Multiple Myeloma Research, 5950 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 and/or Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adams Way Randleman, NC 27317.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family of Mr. Dragoo.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Dragoo
David & Jennifer Kincade
February 19, 2008
Cammie,
We are so very sorry about Doug. He was really a great guy! I have so many fond memories of my older cousin; treehouses, go-carts and then fast cars. Later in life I always enjoyed going to the races when Doug was in town. I feel very fortunate to have known Doug. We will miss him.
jeff moore
February 16, 2008
I have just heard the news of Dougs passing from my parents in Berkley Ia where Doug and I turned wrenches on his chevelle in the mid 70's. He was all about the speed, Now Doug with great sadness I wish you Gods speed,the most important.
Larry,Cindy,Jason & Jeremy Demers
February 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Doug's family and friends at this most difficult time. Doug was a great guy and will be missed by all who were Blessed in knowing him.
Larry and Marla (Murken) Meyers
February 8, 2008
So very, very sorry to hear of your loss, Paul and Rose...I remember how hard it was on my parents when my brother died...My sympathy is with you both.
Donald & Jean Kincade
February 6, 2008
It is with great sadness that we have lost a nephew. Even when death comes, we are wrapped in the grace of God. He remains the same, just as His love for us remains constant. It's only when we are distracted from Him, that a sense of loneliness redirects our thoughts away from God's grace and His love for us.
Nancy Wheeler Bolon
February 6, 2008
My thoughts & prayers are with you. May God's loving arms surround you.
Trisha Wyatt- Buck
February 5, 2008
Cammie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Doug was considered part of our extended family and I have such fond memories of him. He will be dearly missed.
Nancy Wheeler Bolon
February 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tom and Patty Buckley
February 5, 2008
You have our deepest sympathy. It was great to have an Iowa boy work with the 'big boys' in drag racing.
Denny & Lori Stoneburner
February 5, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
KB Racing LLC
February 5, 2008
Doug will be greatly missed by the racing community! We sincerely offer our condolences to his family. Greg Anderson & Jason Line
Jill Linda Creasy's other daughter
February 5, 2008
Cammie,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. Know that you are in the thoughts and prayes of many!
Linda vaughn
February 5, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Susan Worsham
February 5, 2008
Cammie,
I was so sorry to hear about Doug, he had been in my prayers... I have some of the best memories of all of us hanging out at the races. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Love
Susan Worsham
February 5, 2008
Cammie,
I was so sorry to hear about Doug, he had been in my prayers... I have some of the best memories of all of us hanging out at the races. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Love
Lori Yocum
February 4, 2008
To Doug's Family: May the many memories you hold dear to your heart help comfort you in the days to come.
Blessing to all......
Lori Yocum
Doug Herbert
February 4, 2008
Cammie,
I had no idea. I am so sorry. I loved Doug like a brother. He was always happy & smiling. He was also friends with Jon I am sure they will keep an eye on us.
Keith Burgan
February 4, 2008
Cammie,
I was very sorry to hear about Doug when Cory Mac called me last week. I met him when he first came on the national event scene and worked with him when I crewed for Roland and Ron Capps at Indy in 1997 or so. He was a great guy and I never heard a bad word said about him. I had lost contact with him when he went over to the NASCAR side of things and did not know that he had been ill. He will be missed.
Dennis Thompson
February 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 3, 2008
I was very sad to hear this news. Doug was one of the real good guys in drag racing. It always made me smile when I would hear about him, knowing an Iowa boy made it big. I feel I was lucky to know him. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy and Laura Baker
Byron Hairrell
February 3, 2008
Doug was a Racers "Racer". We crossed paths many times out on the NHRA trail.
May God Bless
frank bigeni
February 3, 2008
sorry to hear of dougs passing, i was fortunate to spend a week with doug and the kalitta team , back im 1996 in anaheim CA, and at the races in pomona CA he was a special guy , taken way too soon. god speed doug !
Don Garlits
February 3, 2008
God Bless you and Paul will be remembered by many, he was a really nice guy.
Don & Pat Garlits
Ron Capps
February 3, 2008
So sorry to hear the news Cammie,we have you in our thoughts. Going to miss Doug hollering out to me..."Hey driver..." with that bent up ol hat sitting on his head crooked ,with that contagious laugh he had.
Ron Capps and family
GLENN & LINDA GOOD
February 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. We first met DOUG while he was working at Yellow Freight Racing,and through my friend George. I was able to stay in contact with DOUG,what a GREAT person! HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED.
Glenn & Linda Good
Carolyn (Wyatt) Rodish
February 3, 2008
I knew Doug thru drag racing for many years, and he was such a wonderful guy, and even though it had been years since I'd seen Doug, I will always have my special memories of him. My deepest sympathy to his family and many other close friends. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Ed & Karen Elsberry
February 3, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Johnson-Franks
February 2, 2008
Cammie: Know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time. I know what you are experiencing and I want you to know I'm here for you. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Hold on to the memories for they are what will get you through the darkest of days ahead.
Deb & John Haub
February 2, 2008
To all of Doug's family: You have our deepest and heartfelt sympathies. Doug was 'one of a kind' and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Greg Moon
February 2, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
You will be missed by many Doug.
Godspeed
Steve Skluzacek
February 2, 2008
I'm very sorry for you lost. I worked with Doug at Carroll Racing. My thoughts are with you.
Mike and Lynn Germano
February 2, 2008
Doug, We are at a loss of words. Our deepest sympathy is with Cammie and the rest of your family. Mike and I will miss you very much and the friendship that we will hold in our hearts forever. We love you .
Mike and Mindy Schminke and Family
February 2, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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