Edward L. Mecum

One of the greatest men I ever had the honor of knowing. Taught me things during our many hours that I will never forget. A man who carried himself with dignity and pride. Left a positive mark on everyone he met. The world morns and has lost a true gentleman.

I did a person search for Eddie Mecum (just to see if was still in the car business) and found that he had passed away in 2017. I am saddened by our loss. Mr. Mecum was not only my (outstanding) boss at Speedway Auto Mall but was a friend who cared for me much like a father, he taught me how to sell cars with a heart and compassion for the customers. When I left Speedway Auto Mall it was for bus driving position with VanGalder Bus Company. One day (about a year later) I was picking up...

I am proud to have called Eddie my friend. So sorry to hear about his passing. Condolences to Shirley, the boys and the whole Mecum family.

sorry for your loss in my prayers.

Mr. Mecum was one of the coolest folks in Rockford. My father-in-law; Isic was his pit man and racecar builder towards the end of his racing days. I got to spend time with him and he always funny as hell and always jokes up his sleeves. He will be greatly missed around Speedway Auto Mall.

-Jay.

Edward Mecum was my Uncle Ed and I spent a lot of time with he and my Aunt Shrley as a youth. Uncle Ed was bigger than life. My parents worked very hard but I wouldn't say that it seemed they loved their work. In contrast, Uncle Ed got up every day and put on a fashionable suit and tie and enthusiastically embraced his work, which he clearly loved. That had a great impact on me and I remember being about 7 years old and deciding that whatever I did when I grew up I wanted to wear a tie and to...

Eddie was one of the finest men I ever met. I have so many fond memories of him. He will truly be missed.

I stopped one day at speedway and mr. and mrs. mecum happened to stop by too. This was a couple of years ago. I was just looking and mr. mecum told the salesperson to give me a good deal as he overheard I was a farmer's wife. What a nice thing to do for someone he'd never met. So sorry for your loss.