Robert "Bob" Duffey

Hi Ana remember me?
I also had a lot of fun with Bob, for a lot of years.
I was even able to impress him one time in my life when I learned to ride a unicycle in just one day. That was at Arnold's minis & cycles. Remember that?
We went through a lot of good and rough times together chasing his motorcycle carrear. He always stopped by the house when he passed through Arizona to say hello.
One of your son's even stopped by a while ago.
Lonnie, wife & kid. They said they were moving to Arizona. I tried to convince him to go to work for Boeing. That's where I've been working for 23 years.
Just retired in 2024. I'm doing fine.
Question is, how are you?
Each time I pass by that trailer park on Mckellips road I can't help to think about your trailer, the old radio, and the tomally pie!
Good times Ana. Thanks for being a part of it.

An American Pickers rerun brought my attention to Mr. Duffy's bigger than life personality and accomplishments. A true gem.

What a well lived life...

I just saw Bob on American Pickers. A rerun Of course but it exposed me to know who Bob was and to see him tickled that the guys wanted to buy some of his jump suits was so heart warming to see. Very sorry for his passing. I am very glad to have learned about Bob.

I just watched American Pickers and Bob seemed like a great guy! May he rest in peace.

Greetings,I just want to say thank you to bob,he doesn't know me and I never knew but I respect his innovations in motorcycle riding while staying so humble. You made me smile while I watched you on American pickers.thanks...Eric Teska.

SAD TO HEAR OF BOB'S PASSING , GOT SPEED ".

I admire your courage and and skill
You are a very unique writer
I didn't know about you until I saw you and the American pickers show
And I'm amazed that you are your age can still do what you do love it God bless

I just recently learned of Bobs passing. Having lived just a couple of houses down from Bob and Ana for a while back in the 90's, I had the fortune of riding with him and benefiting from his insights in riding skills and wheelie techniques. He was always willing to lend a hand or share his knowledge when it came to motorcycles. He was a pioneer with his stunts. Wish I would have stopped by and said hi earlier. You will be missed.

Gods got a very special man with him now. Bob touched the hearts of many as he knew no enemy’s. I met Bob in the 80s while serving in the Airforce. He helped us obtain emergency assistance for a fallen motorcycle rider. Bob being most skilled and having fastest motorcycle rode to get the fallen rider help. I’ll never forget that day. At the end of the day Bob being the showman performed a few stunts while we (10 to 15 of us) rode back the Holloman Airforce base. Rest in peace Bob, see you soon.

I have just now heard of your death Bob after watching a rerun of American pickers and I spotted a co-chats Kawasaki jacket on the show and I said to my son that's where My dad bought my first motorcycle from, it was on Jordan Lane in Huntsville Alabama and the jacket was red and of course I remember all the salesmen wearing them and noticed that Bob had one hanging up in his office, Bob I love Kawasakis too but I just want to say I know you done what you enjoy doing in your life and I wish I could do the same, you will be missed by many as I read several of your messages, my condolence goes out to your family and loved ones and I will be keeping them in my prayers from now on, You left a legacy here on earth not many get to do So ride high my brother And if you hear the real loud mouth man wearing glasses that will be my dad I'm sure y'all will hit it off He didn't ride but he loved to watch me Ride, rest in peace Mr Duffy and maybe God will let me meet you in heaven when that time comes, thanks again for all your talent you shared with the world, now you get you some much needed rest, prayers for the Duffy family and friends rest in peace Mr Duffy, yours truly Mike Hudson from Huntsville Alabama

Just watched him on “American Pickers” here in a little village in England . He was such a gentleman and sweet guy, I wanted to know more about him, he’d had such an amazing life. I read several articles and found he was a fellow Christian and had passed earlier this year.God bless Bob now with him and support his wife and family still here on earth

Dear Mrs. Duffy and family, sorry to hear about Bob. I saw him about 45 years ago at a local county fair when he traveled with Chitwood. I was amazed and have never forgotten how cool he was. He shook my hand afterwards !What an entainer he was. RIP Bob!

REST IN PEACE BOB YOU WILL BE MISSED

what a humble and awesome Man R.I.P. Sir

RIP

I am so sad to learn of Bob's passing. I wish I had stopped in to see him and Ana during the 50th Reunion. It is never good to wait to do something as important as that. My husband and I were thrilled to watch the American Pickers episode. How fun it was! I had lost track of his life after high school. My heartfelt condolences to Ana, their sons, and all the family.

Bob Duffy was a very nice person at Las Cruces High School class of 1968. New him pretty well in High School. My condolences to his family and may he Rest In Peace.

Condolences to Anna Witherspoon and their family. He and Anna were always the sweetest, kindest people I recall from high school. I missed seeing them at our 50th HS reunion. Bob's obituary does him justice, I had no idea he'd done so much!

So sorry to hear about Bob. All of the Duffey’s are wonderful people. He will be missed by all that knew him. RIP BOB

Bob ~ I have enjoyed calling you my friend these past 58 years. I will miss you but I know we will meet again. Save me the back seat for a heavenly wheelie, after Ana of course.

On Behalf of the Black's I want to send my condolences to Bob's family, wife and children. Bob was a lifelong friend of my Grandpa, Uncles, and my dad. He will be truly missed as he was an incredible man with many talents. He was like another dad to me and I'm gonna miss his jokes and heart of Gold!!

I met Bob when we were both involved in the 1st ever AMA motorcycle jump at the Houston Astrodome. Have been friends ever since. When we moved to Las Cruces we struck up a closer relationship. Last saw him at our house at our Annual Christmas Party. I will wheelie miss him and our constant kidding of Kaw vs Honda. Rest in Peace Bob.

Living in LC as a kid, Bob Duffey was a local hero! I loved watching him doing his stunts on his motorcycle. I've often told my children about him, especially when we visit home from Texas. He will dearly be missed. May his memory be a blessing.

Bob I never knew you as well as I would have liked, you were always this mythical figure in my mind and a real hero. Thanks for always being friendly and nice to everyone you met, even if you didn’t know them at all.

Fair winds and following seas, Amigo. We are going to miss you.

He will missed. Grateful and good for a tale.

Ride In Paradise Bob.

I met and was amazed even then at Bob's motorcycle prowess, Deming TT, 1970. Later wife Cindy and I visited Bob and Anna several times in the '70s. Bob offered me a chance to become part of his jump team. I already had my 'plans made, and declined. I was always in awe of Bob's prowess on and love for, motorcycles. I really, really liked this guy. I've never seen anyone that had as much love of and passon for motorcycles. In my mind he has to be Las Cruces' most famous 'son: Jumping over running helicopters, with many different brands of bikes, one even with the motor dead, as they sailed out over all the cars. Wheelies, standup wheelies, wheelies riding backward, world holder of motrocycle land speed record, riding backward, nationwide, worldwide. Long time motorcycle saftey instructor, NMSU. Go with peace Bob. You've made the 'Big Jump now. We will miss you down here; but it won't be too long and we'll be up there with you on your new team.

Condolences to Ana and family. It was fun knowing you , You’re going to be missed. May you rest in peace.

Wonderful, caring friend, with incredible skills and talents. The world will miss you Bob. Thank you for your friendship. Now, light up the skies!

I've known him for 45 years and he was a good friend and very good person. I still have the picture of him jumping the helicopter at the speedway. My prayers and condolences to all his family and his beauiful wife.

My condolences to all family and friends left behind. He did what he loved throughout his life and that's totally commendable. I still remember the two-story bikes he built back when we were in Jr High. Neighbors then and Hope to someday see him again. Prayers, Al Salais

Bob was a good friend of my Dad Ziggy and would stop at the gas station in Deming. My brother and I would look at the pictures he had and listen to the stories he’d share.
Condolences to his family