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VICTOR, Roy 'Pops'
A local racing legend and devoted family man, passed away at home on November 4 after a battle with cancer; he was 73. He was born in 1938 in Oakland, CA to Joseph and Mary Victor. His family moved to Live Oak, California while he was in high school and he began racing soon thereafter at the age of 16. After graduating from high school he joined the Navy seeing the end of the Korean Conflict. At the age of 72 he was still racing his blown-alcohol-fueled nostalgia dragster in the 7.0-second Pro class regularly attaining speeds of approximately 200 m.p.h. In 1996 he won both the Goodguys and Nostalgia Drag Racing Association Championships and he remains a speed-record holder at the Bonneville Salt Flats in the XXO/Gas Modified Roadster class. He is survived and will be remembered by his wife of 46 years, Beverly, his sons Marc and Bryan and his brothers and sister, Gil, Ray, Danny, David, and Kathy. He leaves behind his grandchildren Jordan, Isaiah, Thomas, and Jacob and many, many friends. There will be a visitation on Thursday, November 10 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at PRICE FUNERAL CHAPEL (6335 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights, 725-2109) with a rosary being conducted at 6:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday morning November 11 at HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (7817 Old Auburn Road, Citrus Heights) in Citrus Heights. In lieu of flowers please provide donations in his memory to Mercy Hospice or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roy VICTOR
Tom Hall
January 30, 2012
I live around the corner from Roy and Drag Race. He always stopped by when I had my car out to talk with me. Always. I just heard he passed, very sorry to hear that. He was such a outgoing and easy going guy. God Bless the Victor family.
Dean Doglietto
January 17, 2012
I used to help Roy out when he was in Eliminator class, He was a very good guy to know, and I have to thank him for giving me and letting me experience a childhood dream of being a part of a drag racing teem, I will really miss Roy.
Jerry Buckley
December 10, 2011
The dragstrip will not be the same without you Roy. Thanks for being my friend and a friend to my sons. I will always remember all the good times and good advise at the dragstrip. Also thanks for comming to my 50th bd suprise party. Your friend forever --- crazy Jerry Buckley A. K. A. Crazy Train--pro 7.0
LORI VAN GUNDY
November 16, 2011
i ONLY NEW ROY A SHORT TIME BUT HE WAS ONE IN A MILLION. MAY SOAR WITH THE ANGELS YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.
LORI @ DR. YOUNGER'S OFFICE
Sandy Nelson
November 16, 2011
Roy, your "larger-than-life" presence and big heart will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Victor family.
Jack Price and Sandy Nelson
Debbie Hazelwood
November 11, 2011
Having grown up in the Geowood Way neighborhood, I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to have Roy, Bev, Marc and Bryan as neighbors. Roy was always the life of the block party's and there to help anyone when needed (including myself). My thoughts and prayers are with Bev, Marc, Bryan and their family during this difficult time...
November 11, 2011
To the Victor Family, we enjoyed all the visits with Roy whenever he popped into Johnstone Supply, we will miss his wonderful personality and sense of humor,Roy was like a ray of sunshine and our hearts go out to all of his loved ones. Lorrie
terry lasage
November 11, 2011
we met through our son dan. whom you took under your wing and passed some of your vast knowledge (racing and life) to him and his family.allowing me the privlage and fun times at the track and get togethers at dans.will miss you! Terry and Susan LaSage
Madison LaSage with the "Alien" in '05!
Charity LaSage
November 10, 2011
Roy, we missed you at the end, but you will ALWAYS be in our hearts and minds. Vrooom..Vroommm!! Race in Peace <3
Kathleen Jacobe
November 9, 2011
Bryan has shared many humorous stories about his "Pops" over the years and I know how much he will be missed. I pray those memories (mixed with laughter) will help you all through this difficult time.
marcie curl
November 9, 2011
Roy was one of the nicest people I have ever met... When I stated working at the trailer shop which was right next door to his upholstry shop he would come visit me every day and teach me stuff about trailers and parts..He always had a smile on his face and a joke for the day... I really miss him and my thoughts and prayers go out to Bev and the rest of his family............ RIP Roy ...
Ross & Connie Salazar
November 8, 2011
Roy's calls, visits and friendship were always enjoyed -- he'll be always missed and remembered. Our thoughts are with the family.
Roger & Lynda Spencer
November 8, 2011
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.. May God fill your hearts with His peace and comfort....Roy's zeal for life and smile always warmed the hearts of us at the Donut Shop..You will be missed Roy!!
Mark Clayton
November 8, 2011
Very unfortunate to hear of Roys passing. He use to be a customer of mine when I worked for Don Tognotti and his family at Tognotti's Auto World in Sacramento. Roy was a nice person and really enjoyed sharing about his racing and the sport he loved-he was good to talk with. He was one of the nice guys in Drag Racing-we need more like Roy in our sport. Thoughts and prayers for Roys family and all those that may be effected by his passing.
I'm sure Roy has Gods speed and then some!
Nick Filice
November 8, 2011
Thanks for the jokes Roy. The family are in our thoughts.
Nick and Melinda
Sharon Flores
November 8, 2011
Rest in peace, Roy. Never forgotten, always loved.
Sharon Flores
Julie Weirton
November 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Victor Family.
Julie and Gerald Weirton
November 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids, Bev. God Bless. Kelly Boudreau
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