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[skinnykenny]

Bill Gross passed away about 6:00am this morning. The family is working on the funeral details. I will post that info as soon as it becomes available. RIP my friend. You will be missed

[OGRE]

We lost a true ambassador to the sport of racing in Bill. I've enjoyed every conversation I've ever had with Bill and feel blessed to have known him. You will be missed Bill!!!

[Larry Gross]

To all I would like to say thanks for helping Dad continue racing. Over the last year it has been rough. When we were in Indianapolis after his surgery the only thing that kept him going was the thought of getting back to racing. In the past few days he went quickly and did not suffer. We knew last night when he could not wake up and respond that it would not be much longer. To Randy and the crew....THANK YOU for building his new truck and bringing it home for him to see.. I can't say enough how much it meant to him and us. I will keep you all informed of the times for the funeral. Thanks for all your prayers Larry Gross

[Racer Kid 31]

RIP Bill. Bill was a great guy. I knew Bill for as long as my dad raced at Waynesfield. I can Remember him always being happy to be at the track. He was a big inspiration to anyone who knew him. He was one of the strongest guys I knew and I dont know if anyone could had have a greater love for racing then Bill. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

[photomac]

My condolences, he will be missed.

[dirt track maniac]

great guy and good clean racer..miss ya bud.

[goober25g]

Tne first race of the season last year, Bill was in the stands at WRP, when i broke in the heat race. Bill came down to pits and helped tear apart motor, ran to his house twice and appologized for not having the right parts. This is the kind of racer Bill was. Bill will be missed.

[Larry Gross]

Friends, The viewing will be at Bayliff and Sons Funeral Home in Cridersville, OH. Calling hours will be Friday 2-4 and 6-8 pm The Funeral will be Saturday @ 11:00 am with calling hours 1 hour prior. Larry Gross

[phlipot52jr]

Our thoughts and prayers to the family. I grew up watching Bill race with dad for years and enjoyed racing with him myself. He will be missed.

[underbird fan]

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

[scottsmom]

Many thoughts and prayers are sent to the family. It's such a tough time. Just know that all Bill's racing friends are in your corner. Tuff Truck 26 JD&D Racing Jessica, DJ, and Sandi

[racer50]

Bill will be missed an inspirration to all that knew him.

[injunear]

Tne first race of the season last year, Bill was in the stands at WRP, when i broke in the heat race. Bill came down to pits and helped tear apart motor, ran to his house twice and appologized for not having the right parts. This is the kind of racer Bill was. Bill will be missed.

Bill was one of the first guys to ever come into our pits when we struggled. First night we ever raced, HE was there, trying to help us get started!

That is the model of being a great racer! A total sportsman, who was there to have fun.

We're gonna miss our very dear friend, Bill Gross.

PS,...

if you can hear us Bill, make absolutely SURE you kick that Dale Sr. guy's butt on the race track, at least WON time, at that great race track in the heavens.

I really think that he'll even smile, too!!!

The WildWon
WildWon Motorsports
#9cents truck racing team.

Edited by injunear, 11 February 2011 - 09:45 PM.

[Fatmatt]

I was lucky to have met Bill. One can only hope to have as much joy racing as he did. WRP truck class will never be the same. Take one more lap Bill, you deserve it.

[skip]

God speed Bill RIP buddy you will be missed by many a friend.

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[gibbs gang]

sorry to hear about this. bill was a clean racer,that would help anyone who needed a hand. he will be missed. prayers from the bowersock family