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IN
MEMORY
Nick Nickell,
another of the early Todd's Road Stumblers, died May 25, 2008. Nick
became a member of the 500 Mile Club on December 20, 1980. We
extend our sympathy to Nick's family.
From the
Austin American Statesman:
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William Harold
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William Harold (Nick) Nickell, Jr. William Harold (Nick) Nickell,
Jr. passed away on May 25, 2008. He was born in Lexington,
Kentucky, son of the late Dr. William Harold Nickell and Anna Bell
Turner Nickell. After graduating from the University of Kentucky
with a degree in business, he spent four years in the United
States Air Force with duty in Tampa, Florida, and Washington,
D.C., during the Vietnam War. Upon completion of his military
duty, he returned to Lexington, and started working at First
Security Bank where he held numerous positions. As Business
Development Vice President, Nick was involved in many community
activities, including Treasurer for Muscular Dystrophy; 20-plus
years working with United Way as Division Chairman and Bank
Chairman; and 20-plus years working with the Lexington Chamber of
Commerce Contact Club in growing the membership of the Chamber.
Nick remained with Bank One when they purchased First Security
Bank and was a Commercial Real Estate Lender upon his retirement
in 1999. He then moved to Georgia to be with his wife, who started
a second career at the University of Georgia. After several years
there, they retired to Venice, Florida, and joined the Venice Golf
and Country Club. After four more years, Nick's wife convinced him
they needed to be closer to their new granddaughter in Austin,
Texas, and they moved once again. Nick was a charter member of
Crestwood Christian Church in Lexington, and a member of United
Christian Church in Austin, Texas, where he has served as Elder.
Nick was an avid runner with the Todds Road Stumblers running
club, and ran several marathons. As a member of Andover Golf and
Country Club, he played golf with a regular group several days a
week as well as gin with his buddies. He was a member of Pi Kappa
Alpha Fraternity and the UK Alumni Association. He is survived by
his wife, Dr. Patricia Young Nickell; two sons; Joseph A. Nickell
(DaLynn), Missoula, Mt., and Alan M. Nickell (Glenda), Austin, Tx.;
two grandchildren; Lily E. Nickell and Julian A. Nickell; plus
niece Elizabeth A. Shelton (Jim) and her daughter Christina;
brother Lynn Michael Nickell, Lexington, and his three boys Tyler,
Jason, and Sean Nickell. His sister Ellen N. Loman preceded him in
death. Honorary pallbearers include members of the UCC Elders and
the UCC FED Group Nick belonged to. A Memorial service will be
held at United Christian Church, 3500 W. Parmer Ln. at 11:00 a.m.,
Saturday, May 31, 2008. Memorials in Nick's name made be made to
United Christian Church Building Fund, 3500 W. Parmer Lane,
Austin, TX 78727
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IN
MEMORY
Babe Ray, one of
the original Todd's Road Stumblers, passed from this earth on May 8,
2008. Babe was an excellent athlete his entire life and ran with
the Stumblers for years, becoming a member of the 500 Mile Club on
May 16, 1981. Babe was a regular at area races throughout the
1980s; many people who ran in the mid 80s will remember him running
races while pulling his two young grandchildren, Andrew and Maggie,
in a two wheeled cart that he fastened to his waist. Babe, we'll
miss you!
If anyone
has a photo of Babe with his TRS t-shirt or pulling the cart, I would
love to put it on the website. I can scan it, or if you can send me
an electronic version that would be great, email
Wes.
From the
Herald Leader:
Leonard
Babe Ray
RAY Leonard Babe, 80,
husband of Ann Ray, died Thu, May 8, 2008 at his residence. Born in
Jefferson County, he was a son of the late Leonard E. and Ida Ray. He
was retired from Provident Mutual Insurance Co. and was a Navy
veteran. He played football for the University of Kentucky and the
University of Louisville. He played football for Bear Bryant, caught
the longest pass from Johnny Unitas, and carried the olympic torch for
the olympic games. He was a member of the K-Men, volunteered for Big
Brothers, Meals on Wheels and the Ronald McDonald House. Survivors
other than his wife are a son, Kenny (Linda) Ray, Lexington; two
grandchildren, Andrew and Maggie Ray, Lexington; one sister, Lois
(John) Hummel, Louisville; a brother, John (Doris) Ray, Louisville;
and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10am Mon, at
the Newman Center. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 9-10am Mon at the Newman Center. Kerr Brothers Funeral
Home-Main St. is in charge of arrangements. Contributions are
suggested to Big Brothers of Lexington, 1122 Oakhill Drive, Lexington,
KY 40505, the Newman Center, 320 Rose Lane, Lexington, KY 40508,
Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504,
or the Ronald McDonald House, PO Box 22414, Lexington, KY 40522.
Click on photo to see larger
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WELCOME
CONNOR!
January 5, 2008 - This was Connor Ross' second time to run with the
Stumblers, but the first time we were able to get his
 photo.
Connor is a 2nd year student at VMI but was visiting family in
Winchester. Thanks for holding back the pace while running with
some 'geezers'.
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