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By Hoosier Hurricane - 13 Years Ago
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Received an email the other day, another one of our family has departed this earth. Sam Alix, from OK, in the words of his brother Ralph, "took his last ride" last Friday. He had been ill, but managed to bring his '57 dual quad former stocker to Columbus and make a pass in it. Then, Ralph started it up for him to hear last Thursday. Our condolences to the Alix family.
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By MoonShadow - 13 Years Ago
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I am really sorry to hear that. The Alex brothers were a big part of the Columbus meet he will certainly be missed. I'm glad we got to spend some time with Sam and his car this year. You could tell he was not well but wasn't about to let up. The two brothers from Oklahoma "crudge race" was great fun for us and them. One more occupant for Y-Block heaven. Chuck
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By Glen Henderson - 13 Years Ago
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So sorry to hear about Mr Sam, I spent quite a bit of time talking with both he and Ralph last year in Columbus. I really had a great time talking with them, Sam will be missed, prayers too his family.
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By Ketterbros - 13 Years Ago
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Some mostly watch, others drive all the way to the distant tracks to race... will be missed..
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By speedpro56 - 13 Years Ago
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Sure glad I got to visit,and spend some time with Sam and Ralph in Columbus, they are truly GREAT GUY'S and Sam will be missed ALOT!!! We'll all meet again someday and what a blessed day it will be.
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By JPotter57 - 13 Years Ago
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I sure hate to hear that, John. I had spoken to Ralph on the phone about some 312 stuff a while back, but never got to meet Sam. God bless their family, they will be in my prayers.
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By charliemccraney - 13 Years Ago
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I only got one picture of him this year, and it was by chance. I didn't notice until I was home sorting them for Bob. I feel bad about it because I meant to. I just forgot with all of the running around.
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By MoonShadow - 13 Years Ago
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Thanks for posting those pics Charlie. Thats the way I will remember him. Chuck
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By LON - 13 Years Ago
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To Ralph & Family Our thoughts & prayers are with you .Sure glad to have met Sam. Lon,Brad, Darryl & Jayson
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By mctim64 - 13 Years Ago
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Sorry to hear this. didn't know him but I'm sure he will be missed. So many people I have yet to meet and we keep getting older.
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By bird55 - 13 Years Ago
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Sam was always good to me. Of course I met him thru his brother Ralph after many years. He has that beautiful yellow 57 that he loved.
He was always encouraging me with my car and real positive. He gave me a hand on mechanics more than a few times.
I still can't get over that a few years ago I made a casual phone call to Ralph about the black 57 that was for sale. It seems like it only took a few minutes for Sam and Ralph to decide they needed to go get it. Done. I often think, what if I hadn't told Ralph about it? 
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By pegleg - 13 Years Ago
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I hope some of you younger guys realize the older fellows on this site won't be around a whole lot longer. Ask your questions soon or you won't get the chance. We're losing one or two guys every year, and the ones left have mostly had some form of a medical issue already.
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By Y block Billy - 13 Years Ago
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Our thoughts and prayers are with him!, Glad to have met at past Columbus events. You elders have to hang in there, The worste thing you can do is let an old car or an old man sit, then they will go to pieces on you. God Bless!
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By yblockpinto312 - 13 Years Ago
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I`m really sorry to hear about Sam. I had a chat with him about the `57 at Columbus, never thinking........... Franks right, Lord knows the Grim reeper has been chaseing me for years. Take nothing for granted.
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By yblock32deuce - 13 Years Ago
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sad to hear that sam has passed from us. first met him at columbus when he approached me to ask if I was the one who had left that bible tract in the men's restroom. when I told him yes, he beamed a big smile and asked if I had any more. stopped me again leaving the dragway and wanted some more, and then ended up selling him and ralph the old bob and jane johnson 57. because of his faith in Christ, know i will see him again.....may GOD's peace which passes all understanding be with all the Alix family
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By Ted - 13 Years Ago
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I was fortunate enough to see Sam both at Tulsa in June and at Columbus at the Y Shootout. Against his Doctor’s orders, he made the trip to Columbus but he needed that. And the way he was perked up at Columbus had to have delayed the inevitable. Rest in peace Sam.
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By Talkwrench - 13 Years Ago
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Frank your so right.. As the older gents pass on so much goes with them that cant be replaced.
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By John F - 13 Years Ago
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I met him a couple of years ago at Columbus. I was sad to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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By JPotter57 - 13 Years Ago
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I can't tell you how glad I am to read that...Actually teared up reading it. Glad to know I'll be meeting him properly one day.
yblock32deuce (10/5/2012)
sad to hear that sam has passed from us. first met him at columbus when he approached me to ask if I was the one who had left that bible tract in the men's restroom. when I told him yes, he beamed a big smile and asked if I had any more. stopped me again leaving the dragway and wanted some more, and then ended up selling him and ralph the old bob and jane johnson 57. because of his faith in Christ, know i will see him again.....may GOD's peace which passes all understanding be with all the Alix family
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By Jim - 13 Years Ago
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I met them at races a couple of years, both the Alix brothers were characters. They will be missed.
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