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Misc Forums => Health, Welfare, and Passings => Topic started by: Bob Drury on December 01, 2010, 04:22:20 PM

Title: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Bob Drury on December 01, 2010, 04:22:20 PM:   For those of you who don't allready know, longtime Bonneville racer and 200 mph club member Courney Hizer is having very serious health problems.
  The family is not accepting phone calls at this time, however, cards may be sent to:
   Courtney Hizer
   10 Jefferson Drive
   Rome, Georgia
   30165
  Courtney is a great guy, and many of you have shared cigars and possibly a coctail or two with him.
  He could really use some good cheer, so how about sending him a card or two.
   thanx, Bob
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Paul Powell on December 03, 2010, 05:53:01 PM: If anyone is looking to pass direct information on or needs to get something to the family please contact me.
Please keep Courtney and Villa in you thoughts and prayers.

Paul Powell
(252) 452-4998
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: DSR88 on December 31, 2010, 08:36:31 PM: Cortney in very inportant to us. He is one of my HERO's

Donnie Stringfellow AKA Hood
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: 12go3az on January 21, 2011, 12:15:32 PM: there has got to be a BUNCH of Courtney stories out there!
first met the GEORGIA GANG when the buick was white & MILLER decals only on 1 side for first run.
don't remember the year that Jim & Lead were water sking behind push truck in pits.
always FUN times with the GEORGIA GANG.
COURTNEY, Hope you are feeling better !!

see ya on the SALT
Jim & Diane
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: dw230 on March 11, 2011, 11:44:24 AM: Joanie just recieved an email from Courtney's wife, Villa. A Caring Bridge hs been established to send messages to Courtney and family.

Dear Family and Friends,
A CaringBridge website was created to share health news and receive support.
Visit in three easy ways:

1. Visit on the web by clicking either link below.
Full Site: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/courtneyhizer
Mobile : http://m.caringbridge.org/visit/courtneyhizer

2. Enter the site name, courtneyhizer, at www.caringbridge.org or m.caringbridge.org.

3. Enter the site name, courtneyhizer, on your CaringBridge iPhone or Android app.
When you visit you’ll be asked to log in, because I’ve chosen to keep the site private.

Show your support
• Visit and keep up to date.
• Leave a message in the guestbook.
• Receive e-mail notifications when the journal is updated.
Thank you.
Villa

If you are so inclined please pass your thoughts and wishes to support Courtnry and Villa at this time.

God Bless,
DW
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Bob Drury on March 12, 2011, 03:44:11 PM: For those who don't know, Courtney has terminal brain cancer, so encouraging messages or reminding him of past hijink's would be helpfull. Thanx, Bob
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Paul Powell on April 02, 2011, 07:45:43 PM: It with very sad news I would like to inform everyone that Courtney had lost his battle with cancer.
I will post the arrangements when finalized.
Paul Powell
(252) 452-4998
Title: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Paul Powell on April 02, 2011, 07:46:57 PM: It with very sad news I would like to inform everyone that Courtney had lost his battle with cancer.
I will post the arrangements when finalized.
Paul Powell
(252) 452-4998
Title: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Paul Powell on April 02, 2011, 07:48:13 PM: It with very sad news I would like to inform everyone that Courtney Hizer had lost his battle with cancer.
I will post the arrangements when finalized.
Paul Powell
(252) 452-4998
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Glen on April 02, 2011, 07:51:32 PM: Another loss to LSR, he will be missed RIP and GOD SPEED Courtney.
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Bob Drury on April 03, 2011, 01:01:18 PM:   Thank's Paul. Courtney was a true Southern Gentleman.
  As a racer, He could have set a lot more records by copying other's, but he liked to innovate and march to a different drummer.
  I will miss him, his cigars, and visiting with his charming wife Vila.
  Rest in peace Courtney. I am sure you can buy Cubans in Heaven. Bob
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Dmax65 on April 03, 2011, 03:02:06 PM: I'm saddened to hear about Courtneys passing. Although I'd only got to speak with him a handful of times, he was a real delight and always happy to spend some time chatting. His friends and family will be in our prayers. Godspeed Courtney.
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: DSR88 on April 03, 2011, 08:07:17 PM: My Heart goes out to the family and the crew of the #80 !!!!!!!
Courtney Hizer was a true Land Speed Racer always fun to be
around and he could always tell great stories. And one thing he
did have was a fast racecar. We always would pit together I will
miss him . Like I said one of my HERO's
God Speed on that new salt you went to.

Donnie Stringfellow
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: wjesel on April 03, 2011, 09:15:10 PM: Paul, I know you and Courtney were very close, I am sorry for your loss.
Wayne
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Paul Powell on April 03, 2011, 10:46:12 PM: Thanks Wayne.
I will be taking the car to Bonneville to leave some ashes where they belong.
Paul
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Paul Powell on April 03, 2011, 10:49:45 PM: Donnie,
You and all of the crews on the salt were the stories for GA.
I will be there this year to make sure we will all know that someone is watching over us while
we reach for a few more MPH's.
I will let let you know the arrangements but I can tell you that it will be a service
for stories about Courtney.
Paul
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Paul Powell on April 04, 2011, 10:52:07 PM: Dear Friends,

The Celebration of Life service for Courtney will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11:00a.m.at Darlington School Chapel in Rome, Ga. Please join the tribute to him by sharing your memories or talking about his influence on your life. A copy of his obituary will be posted on Caring Bridge. A nice article was also in the Rome News Tribune (www.RN-T.com) today.

If you need hotel reservations, please call the Comfort Inn (706-802-1223) on Shorter Ave near our house. Please tell them you are part of the Hizer family for the special rate.
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Paul Powell on April 04, 2011, 10:52:56 PM: Dear Friends,

The Celebration of Life service for Courtney will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11:00a.m.at Darlington School Chapel in Rome, Ga. Please join the tribute to him by sharing your memories or talking about his influence on your life. A copy of his obituary will be posted on Caring Bridge. A nice article was also in the Rome News Tribune (www.RN-T.com) today.

If you need hotel reservations, please call the Comfort Inn (706-802-1223) on Shorter Ave near our house. Please tell them you are part of the Hizer family for the special rate.
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Paul Powell on April 04, 2011, 10:54:08 PM: Dear Friends,

The Celebration of Life service for Courtney will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11:00a.m.at Darlington School Chapel in Rome, Ga. Please join the tribute to him by sharing your memories or talking about his influence on your life. A copy of his obituary will be posted on Caring Bridge. A nice article was also in the Rome News Tribune (www.RN-T.com) today.

If you need hotel reservations, please call the Comfort Inn (706-802-1223) on Shorter Ave near our house. Please tell them you are part of the Hizer family for the special rate.

There also will be a service on the Bonneville Salt Flats at Speedweek in August.
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 05, 2011, 09:04:36 AM: I just merged all three of the threads about Mr. Hizer - into this one. I didn't know him - but from what I have read here -- I wish I had. May he rest in peace.
Title: Re: Courtney Hizer
Post by: fastman614 on April 05, 2011, 10:13:55 PM: Courtney will be missed .... a song for him ..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASWHH1b6jb8