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11-18-2008
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Opeler
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R.I.P. Dallas Mize
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'72 Opel GT (Fireglow Orange) Third Owner, Purchased in 1986 Current Status: Fully Restored Major Mods: Weber Carb, High Compression Pistons, Electronic Ignition, XM Radio / CD, ADDCO Front / Rear Anti-Sway-Bars, Custom CAI, Sprint Manifold Restoration Thread Comments Thread Other Cars: '09 Pontiac G8 GT (Panther Black) '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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11-18-2008
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very nice man and a beautiful GT
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11-18-2008
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I did a "Google" search and came up with this partial obituary. I couldn't get the full story, maybe someone can get more info. It's a real shame, and I'm sorry to hear this. Condoleances to the family and friends.
Winston, GA News
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Trouble Maker
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Snellville, Ga
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Real Name: Tony Holcomb
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Totally unexpected. I always think of Dallas when we have out get togethers and hope to see him. Such an upbeat guy. We'll all miss him!
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1969 GT
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Full version of the obit.
Dallas Elliott Mize
Monday, November 3, 2008 12:40 PM CST (WINSTON, Ga.) Dallas Elliott Mize, 38, of Winston, Ga., died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. He was born Sept. 16, 1970, in Roanoke, the son of Brenda Pate Francis and the late Elliott Mize. Mr. Mize was a partner at Best Net Auto Sales. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Tyler Mize. Survivors include his wife, Tera Martin Mize; parents Brenda and Randolph Francis of Wedowee; children, Brendan Mize and Megan Mize of Winston; two sisters, Tawanna Mize Williamson of Wedowee and Roxanna Francis of Houma, La.; brothers, Jeff Mize of Carrollton, Ga., and Cliff Mize of Anniston. Services will be Monday, Nov. 3, at 1 p.m. at Word of Life Gospel Ministries with the Revs. Lloyd Latham, R.C. "Ikey" Watson and Keith Jiles officiating. Burial will follow at New Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Abernathy. Pallbearers will be Cliff Mize, Jeff Mize, Shannon Cheaton, Damion Landry, Corey Martin and Marcus Bagwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Martin, Arron Williamson, Ryan Parmer, Jeff Lovings and Gabriel Liner. Messages of Condolences may be sent to the family at Welcome. Martin & Hightower Funeral Home, Carrollton. |
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11-18-2008
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This is horrible news to hear. My condolences to his family. Carlisle won't be the same.
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11-18-2008
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That is sad news.... I have fond memories of him from the Carlisle meet.
An entry from Dallas' web site: October 17,2008 Hello again world. So much has happened and I need to catch up. Megan is 3 (going on 23) and Brendan is 14. Brendan has been driving us around a little. More me than Tera, her nerves can't take it. Megan is just wanting to get bigger so she can climb on the monkey bars. She plays her CDs and dances around her room and it just fills me with joy to watch her. She has never taken any classes or anything, but she dances slow and uses lots of hand movements and keeps a serious look on her face. She is graceful and acts like a little ballerina. I still don't know where she learned that from. She will at times "get down" and she is a great dancer. I do know she gets that from her Mother. I do love you all and remember... "IT'S O.K." Dallas Friday, October 31,2008 Today Dallas went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him and so many people loved him, but we take security in knowing where he's at. I wanted to share something a friend of Dallas’ told me at his funeral home because it’s just so “Dallas”. He said that Dallas was probably in Heaven putting remote entry and hydraulics on the pearly gates. And that they will probably be ‘2000 Corvette yellow’ when we get there. Dallas would want you to smile and he would have got a kick out of that. Please always remember Dallas as the wonderful, smiling, generous soul that he was. We all have been greatly blessed to have had him for 38 years and are all so thankful for that. ~teRa Last edited by Gary; 11-18-2008 at 08:12 PM. |
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Living in the past
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
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Dallas (Spyder Owner) Mize
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11-18-2008
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Really sad news, especially when it happens to such a young family...he was a young, vibrant guy... full of life, he will be missed.
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'72 Opel GT (Fireglow Orange) Third Owner, Purchased in 1986 Current Status: Fully Restored Major Mods: Weber Carb, High Compression Pistons, Electronic Ignition, XM Radio / CD, ADDCO Front / Rear Anti-Sway-Bars, Custom CAI, Sprint Manifold Restoration Thread Comments Thread Other Cars: '09 Pontiac G8 GT (Panther Black) '06 Pontiac Solstice (Envious Green) '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS (Black Onyx) |
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11-18-2008
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So sorry to hear about Dallas. Our condolances to his family.
Vickie & Allen
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GEEZ, I just found out about this, I tried calling him the other day to just chit chat, and all I got was his voice mail. I figured he was just busy. OMG! My condolences to his family....he will be missed.
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Opel Key Master
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Location: Tennessee
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Dallas
I was the first to meet Dallas before he came onto the Opel scene. Actually I didn't meet him in person though, but only talked to him over the phone about the purchase of the Spyder. I didn't even meet him when they picked it up, but talked to him several times on the phone. I decided to invite him to the Opel show in Charlotte that year, as he really did not know of other events as he was just getting into the Opels. Well the rest is history, and he really opened doors to other people who were attracted to the car and saw potential in the Opels. I didn't know Dallas on a personal level, but honestly I am not surprised of what has happened-well not 100%. On his website he gets personal, to a level I feel is too personal for online talk. Back a few years ago he had a close encounter with death, and this may have been the cause. He will be missed, my condolences, and for his two children, which are still very young...I wish the best. His older son Branden may he step in his fathers footsteps when coming of age, and continue in the Opel spirit. Dallas told me " I always wanted an Opel, and now I'm at the point, that if I am going to get one-it will be the best!" Well thats what I contributed to him, and I always felt he was more than 100% satisfied, and it shows with his passion to show his car with great pride.
Keith
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Questions or comments to the Project: Restoration of a GT series 2 -post here http://www.opelgt.com/forums/opel-gt...eries-2-a.html Last edited by tekenaar; 11-20-2008 at 12:05 PM. Reason: schene |
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11-18-2008
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"The Jägermeister"
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I feel so sorry about his family. That came very unexpected! Take a few minutes and sign his guestbook, it can be found by following the link in post 6.
Dieter
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I met Dallas at the 2007 Rt66 national meet. He impressed me with his friendly attitude and his love of life. He will be truly missed. My condolences to his family.
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Projekt 2009 - Der OPEL GT 1971 Opel GT (Green) 10/28/06 VIN: 77 232 5469 Build date: 10/70 1972 Opel GT ..(Red) .05/11/07 VIN: 77 237 3202 Build date: 11/71 That's not rust, that's Patina. If it don't rain, I'll be there. Other Cars: 2006 Solstice (Aggressive) 2010 Fusion Hybrid (White) LINK to my picture Albums LINK to some short movie clips of car shows. |
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I met Dallas at the Rt. 66 in 2007 too. He was great to talk with and a genuinely nice guy. This is such a shock to hear of his passing and he sure will be missed.
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Opeler
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I never met the gentleman but his car is inspiring! I wish there was still a link for us to send a message to his family. The link in the previous message is already outdated since services were 2 weeks ago.
A person's life is not judged merely by their accomplishments, but by how that person touched and inspired the lives of others. His passion for his Opel definately inspired many of us, even those who had not met him! |
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11-18-2008
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Projekt 2009 - Der OPEL GT 1971 Opel GT (Green) 10/28/06 VIN: 77 232 5469 Build date: 10/70 1972 Opel GT ..(Red) .05/11/07 VIN: 77 237 3202 Build date: 11/71 That's not rust, that's Patina. If it don't rain, I'll be there. Other Cars: 2006 Solstice (Aggressive) 2010 Fusion Hybrid (White) LINK to my picture Albums LINK to some short movie clips of car shows. |
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That's really bad news. I met Dallas couple times. I had a nice
conversation with him at 2007 route 66 show . He will be missed. Unbelievable. Pete
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11-18-2008
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You can add to his "Memoriam Guestbook" Here.
His niece also made a video: YouTube - In Memory of Dallas Mize |
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