|
|
Expert
Posts: 3161
   
Location: NY & VT | Sadly, Leo Dickson of Phoenix AZ died in his sleep last week, his widow called to inform me yesterday.
Leo was a very nice gentleman, a retired over-the-road trucker who in his retirement carefully transported vintage cars one-at-a-time behind his Dodge pickup for many of us, including Bo Malefors in Phoenix, many cars from John "Big M's place in CA, and others of us. I believe he was around 84, and still actively working.
Leo hauled at least 6 cars and a motorcycle for me from AZ, CA, NM, SC, VT, and more. He was also the owner of a '56 Olds 88 that he'd he owned since new, and a very knowledgeable car guy. Sometimes when he knew of a particularly nice car for sale he'd call and let me know about it. He was always very dependable, super reasonable in what he charged for his good work, and a true credit to an important part of our hobby that can sometimes be very disappointing to deal with. RIP Leo. |
|
| |
|
 
Location: Parts Unknown | I believe John said it was Leo that hauled my Plaza out of the desert
and up to John's place while I was deployed. Never met him, but the
way John described his style, sounds like my kind of guy. I hope I make
84 in good health and active.
|
|
| |
|
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 509
Location: Whetstone, Arizona | It was sad news to hear of Leo's passing....He was a truly great guy, Honest as the day is long!...He treated everyone's cars with kid gloves like they were his own...he transported 6 of my cars from Sierra Vista AZ to Bo's business in Phoenix AZ and back again, and also picked up a 58 Dodge wagon from Montana for me...i'd been in contact with Leo almost daily, as i worked for Bo for about a year, Leo was planning to pick up my 57 D500 from upstate NY this month(April), he'd just been to CA to pick up a windshield for me for my 58 2dr HT (the day before he passed)...I know he had some serious health issues, he'd told me..."John I just want to keep on working(driving) untill i drop"...he loved to drive all over the country!!..I'm happy he passed in his sleep and didn't suffer a slow death (he had bone cancer)....RIP Leo!, You will be missed by many.
Edited by arizona mopar gold 2018-04-05 2:17 AM
|
|
| |
|
Elite Veteran
Posts: 1172
Location: Georgia | Leo was a fine man, I am fortunate that I knew him. He will be missed!
Pete |
|
| |
|
Expert 5K+
Posts: 6683
Location: Newark, Texas (Fort Worth) | He was a great man. He even chose to unload my car in the rain, a Texas Thunderstorm style rain, and he was so happy to do it. He will be missed. Love and prayers to his family. |
|
| |
|
Expert 5K+
Posts: 7830
Location: Williams California | So sad to read this.
I've known Leo for years, he personally picked up and delivered cars here at least fifty times, so I got to know him pretty well. I knew him before when he sold taillights at the Turlock swap meet, always willing to give a good deal.
He was always up to a challenge, he would go the extra mile, where most haulers would fail.
Resty in peace, my friend, you were the real deal.
---John
|
|
| |
|
Expert
Posts: 2905
Location: little rock, AR | He stayed at my home. I can't remember what car he hauled out of here. RIP Leo |
|
| |
Mr Leo Dickson, gentleman auto transporter, has died, RIP
