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Fullraceflathead · 12-13-2021, 12:09 PM

still no news on Purdy Swoft?

Flathead · 12-13-2021, 01:03 PM

I'm surprised no one on here has an answer to this question. Not being critical, I don't have an answer either. Starting to fear the worst.

WTSHNN · 12-13-2021, 01:42 PM

Does anyone know what town he lived in? How old he was?

Y-Blockhead · 12-14-2021, 11:41 AM

Last I heard from Purdy was end of March 2021. The following is part of our conversation via PM. I have written Purdy several time since with no response.

Last time he logged into Ford Barn was in August.

He lives in Alabama but I don't know what city.

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead
I haven't seen much of you on Ford Barn lately. Is all OK with you and family?

Dennis

Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft
Dennis I fell and broke my left hip the 3rd of March and about 2 weeks latter I developed pneumonia and I have been in and out of the hospital every since .
I just got home today. I'm not 100 percent but still kicking but not too high.
I'm thinking about cleaning up and selling some Model A stuff.
Thanks for checking on me.
Purdy
Your Friend Tim

mhsprecher · 12-14-2021, 03:07 PM

Y-Blockhead,

Thanks for sharing this. Not good that you haven't heard from him since then.

TerryO · 12-14-2021, 07:55 PM

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Does anyone know his age?

TOB

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 12-15-2021, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Last I heard from Purdy was end of March 2021. The following is part of our conversation via PM. I have written Purdy several time since with no response.

Last time he logged into Ford Barn was in August.

He lives in Alabama but I don't know what city.

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead
I haven't seen much of you on Ford Barn lately. Is all OK with you and family?

Dennis

Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft
Dennis I fell and broke my left hip the 3rd of March and about 2 weeks latter I developed pneumonia and I have been in and out of the hospital every since .
I just got home today. I'm not 100 percent but still kicking but not too high.
I'm thinking about cleaning up and selling some Model A stuff.
Thanks for checking on me.
Purdy
Your Friend Tim

I hope this wasn’t him. What was the date in August that y’all corresponded??

https://www.berryhillfh.com/obituary/charles-stephens

Oldbluoval · 12-15-2021, 05:59 AM

Deron Shady lurks around here..he’s in Huntsville
Maybe someone contact him or he’ll see this.
I don’t seem to have his email or #

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 12-15-2021, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldbluoval

Deron Shady lurks around here..he’s in Huntsville
Maybe someone contact him or he’ll see this.
I don’t seem to have his email or #

You do now.......

TerryO · 12-15-2021, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

I hope this wasn’t him. What was the date in August that y’all corresponded??

https://www.berryhillfh.com/obituary/charles-stephens

That's why I asked if anyone knew his age.

TOB

wrndln · 12-15-2021, 10:24 AM

I don't think this is Tim's OB. The OB stated the person died Aug 10. He made a post on Aug 14, see below.
Rusty Nelson

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79735

Y-Blockhead · 12-15-2021, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrndln

I don't think this is Tim's OB. The OB stated the person died Aug 10. He made a post on Aug 14, see below.
Rusty Nelson

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79735

Rusty, your link shows a post by Purdy on Aug 14, 2012...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

I hope this wasn’t him. What was the date in August that y’all corresponded??

https://www.berryhillfh.com/obituary/charles-stephens

Brent, last I talked to Purdy was in March 2021 and have not been able to contact him since. The last time Purdy logged in to Ford Barn was August 11 2021.

LeonardS · 12-15-2021, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrndln

I don't think this is Tim's OB. The OB stated the person died Aug 10. He made a post on Aug 14, see below.
Rusty Nelson

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79735

His post in your link is from August 14, 2012……not 2021.

Oops, I see Y-blockhead beat me to that.

wrndln · 12-15-2021, 02:01 PM

Sorry Y-blockhead, I missed the early date. However August 11 2021 is a day after the OB says whoever passed away.
Rusty Nelson

dlshady · 12-15-2021, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldbluoval

Deron Shady lurks around here..he’s in Huntsville
Maybe someone contact him or he’ll see this.
I don’t seem to have his email or #

Pretty sure that obituary wasn't him unless he'd moved up here recently. I recall communicating with him many years ago and seem to recall him living down around Montgomery, possibly in the area west of Montgomery. I'm a member of the Model A club based out of Montgomery so I'll make a few phone calls this afternoon and see what I can learn.

ETA: I spoke with a friend this afternoon who is a past president of the Central Alabama Model A Ford Club and he said the name wasn't familiar with him. He's 79 years old and been fooling with Model A's since he was a teen so either Tim did a good job of flying under the radar or I'm mistaken about where in the state he lived. My guess is that I'm mistaken, but I'll continue to see if I can learn anything.

Y-Blockhead · 12-15-2021, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlshady

ETA: I spoke with a friend this afternoon who is a past president of the Central Alabama Model A Ford Club and he said the name wasn't familiar with him. He's 79 years old and been fooling with Model A's since he was a teen so either Tim did a good job of flying under the radar or I'm mistaken about where in the state he lived. My guess is that I'm mistaken, but I'll continue to see if I can learn anything.

Just curious, did you ask about Tim Stephens or Purdy Swoft or both?

Dougs 28 · 12-18-2021, 09:00 PM

From a previous post from the thread ( just wondering what’s the year of you’re birth) Purdy said his birthdate was November of 1946

McMimmcs · 12-18-2021, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dougs 28

From a previous post from the thread ( just wondering what’s the year of you’re birth) Purdy said his birthdate was November of 1946

He told me he was 75 years old. Wayne

McMimmcs · 12-21-2021, 10:28 PM

Let’s give it one more chance, please help!

McMimmcs · 12-24-2021, 07:37 AM

Well Purdy / Tim we tried. Wherever you are may God bless you. Your friends at FordBarn!

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12-13-2021, 01:03 PM	#22
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,498	Re: Has anyone heard from Purdy Swoft I'm surprised no one on here has an answer to this question. Not being critical, I don't have an answer either. Starting to fear the worst.

12-13-2021, 01:42 PM	#23
WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,413	Re: Has anyone heard from Purdy Swoft Does anyone know what town he lived in? How old he was? __________________ No one wants advice - only corroboration. -John Steinbeck

12-14-2021, 11:41 AM	#24
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Has anyone heard from Purdy Swoft Last I heard from Purdy was end of March 2021. The following is part of our conversation via PM. I have written Purdy several time since with no response. Last time he logged into Ford Barn was in August. He lives in Alabama but I don't know what city. Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead I haven't seen much of you on Ford Barn lately. Is all OK with you and family? Dennis Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft Dennis I fell and broke my left hip the 3rd of March and about 2 weeks latter I developed pneumonia and I have been in and out of the hospital every since . I just got home today. I'm not 100 percent but still kicking but not too high. I'm thinking about cleaning up and selling some Model A stuff. Thanks for checking on me. Purdy Your Friend Tim

12-14-2021, 03:07 PM	#25
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Has anyone heard from Purdy Swoft Y-Blockhead, Thanks for sharing this. Not good that you haven't heard from him since then. __________________ 1924 Model T Coupe 1928 Model A Roadster 1930 Model A Town Sedan 1939 Deluxe Fordor 1945 pickup 1951 Custom convertible

12-14-2021, 07:55 PM	#26
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 532	Re: Has anyone heard from Purdy Swoft Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Does anyone know his age? TOB

12-15-2021, 05:59 AM	#28
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: Has anyone heard from Purdy Swoft Deron Shady lurks around here..he’s in Huntsville Maybe someone contact him or he’ll see this. I don’t seem to have his email or # Last edited by Oldbluoval; 12-15-2021 at 06:09 AM.

12-15-2021, 10:24 AM	#31
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,164	Re: Has anyone heard from Purdy Swoft I don't think this is Tim's OB. The OB stated the person died Aug 10. He made a post on Aug 14, see below. Rusty Nelson https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79735

12-15-2021, 02:01 PM	#34
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,164	Re: Has anyone heard from Purdy Swoft Sorry Y-blockhead, I missed the early date. However August 11 2021 is a day after the OB says whoever passed away. Rusty Nelson

12-18-2021, 09:00 PM	#37
Dougs 28 Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Glendora, Calif.. Posts: 56	Re: Has anyone heard from Purdy Swoft From a previous post from the thread ( just wondering what’s the year of you’re birth) Purdy said his birthdate was November of 1946

12-21-2021, 10:28 PM	#39
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Has anyone heard from Purdy Swoft Let’s give it one more chance, please help!

12-24-2021, 07:37 AM	#40
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Has anyone heard from Purdy Swoft Well Purdy / Tim we tried. Wherever you are may God bless you. Your friends at FordBarn!