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Lance Martin
July 16, 2022
I was a very young man when I first met Mr. Sifford. He use to let me hang out at his garage on Pennsylvania and Park Ave. On the Southside of St. Louis. He taught me about tools, gear ratios, torque etc. As a young African American boy. His Purple and white Ford Fairlane was awesome. He also took me to Gateway Track on Sunday's. He was a Great Guy. Southside Forever. Jerry.
ken shrum
March 17, 2008
All you guys up there will be having raceses in heaven Rest in peace,ole buddy.
Kenny 66/99
Desiree Norman(Cleaver)
February 22, 2008
I have many many wonderful memories of Jerry. I will hold them close to heart. He is now with the rest of the Great Sifford Clan in heaven, but most importantly he is with his Love Debbie....Rest in Peace....You will be missed...:)
Marty Heutel
February 21, 2008
He was one of a kind - one of the greatest guys you could ever have known. He was a Hero, a Buddy and a great Friend to so many over the years. Always a smile and a laugh you could never forget. I'll always remember the last time we spoke..... as we shook hands, he said Marty..... I'll talk atcha later. Classic Sifford
He can never be replaced, only remembered for the fun and good times we all had together.
If there is a hereafter.......
I suspect that Sifford, Phillips, Bill Schrader and my Mom will be waiting at Greenups or Truck Port for all of us.
I'm going to miss you Jerry
R.I.P.
Kathy Adams
February 21, 2008
Jerry was the Greatest of the Great. He will always be remembered and loved by all.
Dave Wiseman
February 21, 2008
I never saw Jery race. I never even had a beer with him. He knew Ronnie and I were close, so he treated me as a friend also. My regret is, I wish I could have knew him better. Wiezer
Richard Thomas Sr.
February 21, 2008
To my dear friend Jerry, always in my heart, we will meet again, then we will share all the stories of the stuff that we done together, I watched you win and loose, saw you hurt, bought you many chili's after you won a race, sharing many good times with you, remember the drag car you built me, that could have run at Lake Hill, remember the many phone calls from Ronny your mom and dad asking when you were going to come back to the parts store, your a friend to me and to many others, the only person that I could think of in racing as long as me, I am so gratefull to be a part of your life and loved every minute of it. Heaven will have the racer of all racers, your friend forever, Rich Thomas Sr. and family
GEORGE LUMPY Gamel
February 21, 2008
Jerry was a great guy,would help anyone.I can see him limping through the gates of dirt racin hall of fame RIP LUMPY
Evelyn M. Hausner-Hedgecock
February 20, 2008
My Dad often talked of Jerry as a great friend, he will surely be missed.
HONEST MIKE HAMMOND
February 20, 2008
i knew jerry for almost 40 years and i never seen him without that grin annd he always had time to stop and talk for few mins whereverwe were at GOD SPEED JERRY
Derek Hardesty
February 20, 2008
A true gentlemen and a friend Who will be sadly missed.
Forever in our hearts
TODD MCGRAW
February 20, 2008
JERRY WAS ONE HECK OF A MAN, HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, WE LOVE YA.
DON SCHAUMBURG
February 20, 2008
JERRY WAS TRULY ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS AND WILL BE MISSED BY MANY, EVERY TIME I HEARD OF SHADY VALLEY I WOULD SMILE INSIDE AND THINK OF HIM. BET THERE IS SOME GREAT RACING GOING ON WHERE HE IS NOW. PEACE JERRY YOU DESERVE IT.
Larry graves
February 20, 2008
dear friend of Larry and Lanny graves
rex graves
February 20, 2008
jerry was a life long friend,and a great guy. he will be missed
THERESA HAUSNER/HUNN
February 20, 2008
I remember when Jerry raced at Lake Hill Speedway on Sundays. My father would haul the #70 car to the race track. My sister and I would watch the race, hoping Jerry would win.
Stephanie Sifford
February 20, 2008
Thank all of you for your nice words. Our family is suffering great loss.
bobbi sifford
February 20, 2008
Jerry will be dearly missed by many. He is now with Debbie and happy again.
Rick (Rudd) Moore
February 20, 2008
Jerry was my first employer in his machine shop & my idol growing up. He will be missed.
Tom Fitzgerald
February 20, 2008
Having grown up down the street from Jerry my memories are filled with cup car testing on the highway and exciting stories. He helped me and my family more than hew new & we will never forget. We love you Jerry. God Bless
DONNA WORKMAN SMITH
February 20, 2008
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
YOUR FATHER WAS A WONDERFUL MAN
AND RACED WITH MY FATHER DON
WORKMAN. IT WAS NICE TO SEE JERRY
AT LAKE HILL THIS SUMMER.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.
John and Jen Gornet
February 20, 2008
Jerry was a huge help with my racecar. His advice and stories will be greatly missed.
Christine Imbs
February 20, 2008
If there's a race track in heaven, things have just gotten a little more interesting now that Jerry Sifford is there. He was an amazing man and a good friend. He will be greatly missed.
Don Figler
February 20, 2008
Thanks for the many memories at the Lake Hill Speedway winning races at the wheel of Sieveking's Mustang,and the hours of arm chair racing.
Debbie Henry (Moore)
February 20, 2008
Lots of memories in my heart from this great guy. Will be greatly missed.
Howard Leonard, Jr.
February 20, 2008
Jerry 68, died monday 2-18-08 of a heart attack, just 5 weeks after the memorial for his wife Debbie 53, after a 10 battle with cancer.
He is survived by his sons Bart, Paul and Craig and their half brother Doug.
Jerry was an icon of the St.Louis Racing curcuit, past Champion of Lake Hill Speedway, and raced at all the local race tracks. He built engines for numerous race car owners up until his death, even years after he closed Shady Valley Auto Parts.
Jerry was a vetran, in the U.S. Army, Paratroopers.
He was a true machanics mechanic.
Checkered flags are the sign of a winner - and the final checkered flag has waved for Car Number 70!
Jerry was a true winner.
He is survived by his brother, Ron (Sharon), sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, neices and nephews.
Plus many many friends and fans.
Private burial will be in his hometown of Puxico, MO.
Doug Jenkins
February 20, 2008
Jerry was a gentleman I met after he had finished his racing career. He was crew chief for his son, Bart when I met him my first year announcing at Tri City Speedway in 1989. Great guy... treated me like he had known me all of his life.
FRED TIEDE
February 20, 2008
FRED TIEDE MARIONVILLE MO
February 20, 2008
Terry Gallaher and family (Hannibal Mo)
Todd McGraw
February 20, 2008
We miss you.
Todd,Shannon,and all the McGraw Family
shannon johns
February 20, 2008
jerry will be missed greatly. he was a huge inspiration and help to everyone not only in the racing world but the real world too! god bless Jerry's family and friends you are all in my thoughts and prayers!!
Jeff Palazzolo
February 20, 2008
Jerry was a friend who not only helped me in my racing, he helped anyone who would ask.
Thanks for the laughs, thanks for the great stories.
Godspeed Jerry
JERRY AT LAKEHILL
February 20, 2008
Jimmy Hardesty
February 20, 2008
Jerry was one of my favorite drivers at Lakehill Speedway, I remember him hanging his head out the window in the corners. Awesome person and a Great Friend.
bobbi sifford
February 20, 2008
Jerry will be missed by many and has always been in a special person to me
Wildman 00
February 20, 2008
Jerry will be missed in the racing world. Every time that I went to I55 and Jerry was there we always had a nice talk. I raced one yr with him. God Bless The Sifford Family
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