Get your old cars or motorcycles in the parade to show Mr. Trice that Hobbs cared about him.

Assembly will be at 6:00 pm at the railroad tracks on Broadway.  Parade will travel East down Broadway to Houston Street.

Be sure and honk your horns so that Mr. Trice will be able to hear all the way up in heaven.

A Little Info About Ralph Trice:

Coach and school teacher for 35 years, father, husband, grandfather and friend.

Drug in more old car bodies in 50 years than anyone could imagine and restored them.

Touched the lives of thousands.

A happy man filled with the love of God and love of life.

Never did anyone wrong.

Gave of himself for all people.

Lived his life treating others like he wanted to be treated.

He was a humble person - always.

He was a good kind person.

He was strong in his faith and attended First Methodist early service.  Ralph spent many years visiting others who were sick, or calling to make sure they were ok.  He was a counselor for many who sought his advice about life in general.  As a teacher, it was not unusual for students or parents to call him at home, and he was always willing to spend the time with them that needed him...many times into the later hours of the night.

He wasn't the type of person who would burden anyone else with his problems.  He would ask "20 questions" of anyone he ran into, and would know more about their life than believable in a short visit.  He did this because he was interested in other people, and always turned the spotlight away from himself.  He gave of himself constantly.  He didn't talk about others unless he could say something good.

Ralph was very active with Hobbs August Nites.  He was always in charge of the auto swap meet.  He would help wherever he was needed.  He will be missed.

Please come honor Ralph Trice at this dedication parade of Hobbs August Nites 2003.