Hugh A. McAfee, Sr., 76
Hugh Alan McAfee Sr., 76, of White Bird, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2007, due to a lingering illness.
Hugh was born March 4, 1931 in Graham, Texas to Richard W. and Norma Dee McAfee. The family moved to California in 1941.
He followed his brother Dick’s lead into Flat Track Motorcycle Racing at Belmont Stadium in Redwood City, CA. He quickly moved up the ranks to the Expert Class, earning National Racing Number 58 when he went to Daytona Beach in 1953 and placed second in the 200 mile event.
Hugh was a very talented person, having many different ventures and businesses. His last, and probably his favorite, was working for the Screen Actors Guild as a stunt coordinator and stunt man. He also worked in Special Effects with his nephew, Gary Jensen.
He loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting. One if his favorite places was Brownlee Reservoir fishing with his wife, family and friends for his beloved Catfish. Most of all, he loved the country and people of the Salmon River Canyon.
Hugh leaves behind his loving wife of 41 years, Roma; three children, Hugh McAfee Jr. of Cottonwood, Idaho, daughter Glenda Susan Crosland of Dundee, Oregon, and son Lyndon Daniel McAfee of Paradise, CA. He also leaves behind two step children, Roma Christyne Wood of Chico, CA, and step son Robert Barry Reno of White Bird, ID; foster son Robert Wheeler of Chico, CA, and a brother, Richard “Dick” McAfee of Dillon, Montana. Hugh also leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Dixie.
Hugh will be greatly missed by his family and friends, all of whom made his life very rich.
Graveside services will take place on Friday, December 28, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the White Bird Cemetery in White Bird, Idaho. A memorial dinner will follow at Hoots Café immediately after the service.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home in Grangeville, Idaho.
Send condolences to the family at www.blackmerfuneralhome.com.
Hugh was born March 4, 1931 in Graham, Texas to Richard W. and Norma Dee McAfee. The family moved to California in 1941.
He followed his brother Dick’s lead into Flat Track Motorcycle Racing at Belmont Stadium in Redwood City, CA. He quickly moved up the ranks to the Expert Class, earning National Racing Number 58 when he went to Daytona Beach in 1953 and placed second in the 200 mile event.
Hugh was a very talented person, having many different ventures and businesses. His last, and probably his favorite, was working for the Screen Actors Guild as a stunt coordinator and stunt man. He also worked in Special Effects with his nephew, Gary Jensen.
He loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting. One if his favorite places was Brownlee Reservoir fishing with his wife, family and friends for his beloved Catfish. Most of all, he loved the country and people of the Salmon River Canyon.
Hugh leaves behind his loving wife of 41 years, Roma; three children, Hugh McAfee Jr. of Cottonwood, Idaho, daughter Glenda Susan Crosland of Dundee, Oregon, and son Lyndon Daniel McAfee of Paradise, CA. He also leaves behind two step children, Roma Christyne Wood of Chico, CA, and step son Robert Barry Reno of White Bird, ID; foster son Robert Wheeler of Chico, CA, and a brother, Richard “Dick” McAfee of Dillon, Montana. Hugh also leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Dixie.
Hugh will be greatly missed by his family and friends, all of whom made his life very rich.
Graveside services will take place on Friday, December 28, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the White Bird Cemetery in White Bird, Idaho. A memorial dinner will follow at Hoots Café immediately after the service.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home in Grangeville, Idaho.
Send condolences to the family at www.blackmerfuneralhome.com.
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