TonyMac Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 So sad to report the death earlier today of Freddie Williams. We received this email message from Bert Harkins: Hello, Tony, Some sad news I'm afraid. Freddie Williams' daughter, Sarah phoned me this morning (Sunday) to say that her dad was seriously ill in Swindon Hospital. (I believe he had a stroke) and then about 11am Sarah sent me a text to say that Fred had passed away. So sad as he always looked so fit and well but it was nice to see the main story in Classic Speedway mag was about Fred and his family. Regards, Bert Freddie was on such fine form when I had the privilege and honour of interviewing at his Berkshire home for Classic Speedway magazine very recently. RIP, Fred, you will be fondly remembered by so many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WembleyLion Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I first started going to Speedway at Wembley in 1970 when Freddie was team manager of the Lions! It was also great to see him attending Speedway so regularly over the years! R.I.P Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Sad, sad news indeed. R.I.P. Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN2 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Very sad news, R.I.P. Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckford Boy Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Although Freddie retired a long time ago,he was still a Speedway man through and through.I once had the honour of speaking to him at Wimbledon in the early 2000's and heard him speak last February at the Speedway Museum. My condolences to his family at this sad time for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Yes, very sad news. Freddie was always so supportive of speedway right up to his death. He still went to meetings, functions, events etc. R.I.P. Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 A very sad day loved speedway was he a great rider YES he was very much so god bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemuppet Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Very ,very sad news indeed . Freddie was my all time Speedway hero. Used to watch him when I first went to Wembley. I will never forget his car business in Wembley High Road which said on the billboards above it " FREDDIE WILLIAMS WORLD SPEEDWAY CHAMPION 1950-1953 A truly great rider and a gentleman may you rest in peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarletrider Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Very sad to hear of the passing away of Freddie Williams. He always had time to talk to the fans, always friendly and polite. Will be missed by many. R.I.P. Freddie. Bob Ferry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I am truly staggered by this News. Freddie Williams, to me, was a 'one off'. He always made time to speak to you. I don't think that I could say that I was a friend of his but having spoken to him on lots of occasions he made me feel like one. He had an easy way with people and was very a courteous and warm person, a true Gentleman. That he loved Speedway was obvious whenever he talked about it. He will be sadly missed. Thanks for the memories Freddie and may you Rest In Peace. + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill94d Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 So sad. Met Freddie twice and a delighful man. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Sad news. RIP Freddie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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