Some of you know my Grandpa, Burton Jessup, passed away this past week on Christmas Eve unexpectedly. He was 83 years old, and although his health was not perfect the family had expected him to live much longer. Grandpa was the first man to introduce me (and my dad) to Y block Fords. He was a faithful man that loved his country, loved God (he was a devout born again Christian), and loved old Fords. May he rest in peace.



The above photo was taken in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, just outside the Mayberry Mall back in 1990. That's Grandpa's original Regency Purple and White 55 Crown with a 272 power pack engine and 3 on the tree. Grandma passed away about 6 years after this photo. That's me next to her, and my brother Mike on the right.

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

Daniel.

My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Thanks for sharing the older picture.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

God be with you and your family Daniel. RIP Grandpa.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

Daniel, I know your pain all to well, this fall I spent my week vacation up north with my folks, the following Thursday my dad was gone. He was 93, but not sick or in a care facility, In fact we were cutting brush in my deer blind. Hang on to the memories,





thanks, Mark

Thanks for posting, Daniel. It sounds like your Grandpa was a great guy.

This was my first Christmas without my Dad. You know, I think that God made something in us that needs deep relationships, and that's why it hurts so much when they are severed.

May you feel God's presence and compassion in your grieving.

Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family Daniel!!!!

I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!

Dan, sorry to hear that. My prayers are with you.

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

Sorry to here of your loss Dan. Our families are dear to us that's for sure.

-Gary Burnette-