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KYpondman RIP
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:49 pm
by Whiskerfish
We just received word that Claude has departed. He was a long time great friend to many of us here. Several of us have stayed with him and traveled many miles together. Always a good story and usually a bottle of Margareta mix in his pack somewhere. His lovely Wife Paulette passed in December and now he has joined her. From what we have been told it was a very fast cancer that took him. Obit is here:
https://clarksvillenow.com/local/claude-a-mcconoughey/
Claude was a great friend and will be missed
Please add any pics you might have
Claude is on the bottom left in this Pic at the Vintage days BBQ in 2010
And Miss Paulette
Claude at the New River gorge run in 2012
Standing up behind Cyborg on the far right.
2015 run with Claude and Paulette

Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:00 pm
by CYBORG
Sad news indeed. I still have a bottle of margarita mix he left in my shop fridge. Will remember him with a small sip every year til it is gone. Then the bottle will live on a shelve in my shp in a place of honor til I'm gone. I considered him a friend...... and he will be missed.
Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:05 pm
by Oldewing
I am quiet.
I spent alot of time in my shop, with my hand on the "new" engine that I got from him.
one of the good ones is gone.
Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:07 pm
by CYBORG
Oldewing wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:05 pm
I am quiet.
I spent alot of time in my shop, with my hand on the "new" engine that I got from him.
one of the good ones is gone.
amen
Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:08 pm
by Track T 2411
Rest in peace, Claude...
Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:18 pm
by 5speed
RIP sir.
Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:02 pm
by Rat
So sad, I hope there’s a big pond wherever he is
Gord
Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:29 pm
by desertrefugee
Never met Claude, but sure benefitted from his presence here.
One of the good ones indeed.
He will be missed.
Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:16 pm
by Brant
Farewell and Godspeed. Say hello to the little lady.
Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:39 pm
by GL1-242
RIP Claude,
Sad day when we loose a family member here.
Paul
Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 11:14 pm
by ritalz
Sad news indeed. I will get word to Roady. RIP
Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:06 am
by Old Fogey
So very sad to hear this news. Claude was one of the stalwarts of this club and I am glad to have made his aquaintance on more than one rally. RIP Claude, you will be remembered.
Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 12:16 pm
by HOTT
A unique character of this club. Kept a clean machine and had a keen eye for design.
Many a fun moment. Always a friendly thought, and ready to lend a hand.
We'll miss you.
Ric & Marcia
Good times
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Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:31 pm
by Ken L.
How do I post a picture?
Ken L.
Re: KYpondman RIP
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:07 pm
by Liam
So sorry to learn this. I am happy I got to meet him at Marlinton in 2019. May you rest in peace, Sir.