Jake Moran, long time Memphis Street Rods member and long time former National Field Director for the NSRA, passed away 10-30-11 following a long bout with cancer. Jake was known nationwide and was loved by everyone that knew him. My prayers go out to his wife June and family. God Bless. Jake was known, as most of us, by the car he'd driven since at least the early seventies....He will be missed by all...Joe
Very sad to hear this.I never knew Jake but i always remember seeing him at the NSRA meets.Always seamed he was having lots of fun.I remember seeing his car in the early 80's.
Jake was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor,,I met him back in the 70's when the Lincoln was still a project. He will be missed by all that had the pleasure to have met him,,,Good Speed Jake! HRP
I just received a phone call about Jake's passing, very sorry to hear this. He was a fun guy to be around and, certainly, will be missed. RIP
aw shit, Jake was the best,aways a joke, and I used to just stick around to hear him do awards , for the joke and the "dude" stuff god speed my friend you will be missed by all that knew ya!!! you were the best!!
His zepher was absolutely one of my favorites in it's first silver form back in the seventies. I remember it from some of the first N.S.R.A. chingos I went on as a kid. Always seemed to be a great guy, sorry to hear the news.
Yes, he supported the young rodders. I remember him commenting on my "Driven" tshirt when he handed us long distance award in Spokane, and smiling because he knew we were expecting our first at the time. He made a fuss and remembered us in Knoxville a year and a half later with the little one in tow. A great man, and who the whole hobby is about..people. God bless, Jake.
Yes, he supported the young rodders. I remember him commenting on my "Driven" tshirt when he handed us long distance award in Spokane, and smiling because he knew we were expecting our first at the time. He made a fuss and remembered us in Knoxville a year and a half later with the little one in tow. A great man, and who the whole hobby is about..people. God bless, Jake.
What a bummer. I've been proud to call him my friend since the mid 80's. He really was a joy to hang out with. The events just won't be the same without him....R.I.P buddy.
Very sad to hear--I met him a few times at NSRA events--great guy. He always answers to questions that people came up and asked about---he didn't have to "check" with anybody,he knew it all!
I meet him and his wife in Winston Salem when his Lincoln was light metallic blue with blue flames and had to talk to him about it. Then years later I saw him in Knoxville with his wife and they remembered me . I hadn't thought about that in a long time. He was good guy and his wife as nice as she could be. Rest in Peace.
Jake (and June) were wonderful people. Jake always had a joke (or three) to tell you and a friendly work. For years he led the crew that put up and took down the signs at every Nationals. He resigned as National Field Director a few years ago so he could spend all his time trying to beat the big C. At last years Nats he was in terrible shape but then he hit on a better mix of drugs and at Louisville this year he was almost back to he nromal self, cracking jokes, shmoozing the girls, just "being Jake". Then he drove up the the Zoo and over to Burlington - noone knowing that it was to be his Victory Tour. We'll sure miss you Buzzard. R.I.P. Dennis & Sue PS For those in the Memphis area that can stop by and see a real dedicated hot rodder off Here's the information about Jake's service, Memorial Park 5668 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 1-901 767-8930 Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 PM, November 1, 2011 Funeral Service will be Wednesday 10:00 AM, November 2, 2011
Dang, I heard about this today from a buddy back in Memphis. I had known Jake since moving to Memphis in '84. Was surprised to find that his hand injury was from it getting pinched by the cage when he rolled a FED. Saw him last at L'ville this year, and, as always, he asked if I still had my roadster. He was big (adament) on driving your car. He said that he was doing OK with the cancer. He punched the louvers in my roadster decklid and my 56 truck hood years ago, for some neon beer signs for his collection. I'll especially remember him now. Always a congenial, outgoing guy, who unabashedly flirted with anybody's wife or girlfirend , he was a real rodder and all around good guy. THANKS, JAKE! RIP.
Damn this is sad news. I got to visit with Jake and take his picture with Bob Pedercini (in the pizza costume ) at the Burlington Northeast Nats back in Sept. He was a great guy. I couldn't understand a word he said sometimes but he was a good guy. I loved his car,too. RIP Jake,you deserve it. Glenn
I am truly saddened by the news of Jakes passing. I had an opportunity to have a few words with him in Kazoo this year, now I wish we could have spent more time and talked about old times and shared memories. I'm gonna miss you Jake. I already do. BILL RINALDI
I remember Jake from the early years of the NSRA (When the NSRA knew what real hot rods were). He and his wife June (what a doll) were everywhere at a meet never seeming to run out of energy. Got to talk to him a few times and will always remember is helpful manner. RIP Jake. You were indeed one of the good ones and will be missed by many. Frank
Sad news indeed!!---We knew Jake & June from the early days of street rodding starting at Detroit Nats in 1972. Jake always had a great smile & good joke! He will be sorley missed by all who had made his aquaintance over the years. RIP Jake!---Condolences to June & family------Don
RIP Jake.Met Jake some 30+ years ago along with Gilbert and Bubba Bugg on a Memphis business trip. I had a chance to have a really nice visit with Jake at Louisville this year. He was at peace. God speed my friend. Charlie
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