xing6666
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It is with a heavy heart that I must announce the passing of Stephen M. Bingham. Also known as "Blingham" or the "King of Bling," Steve was one of the founding members of Southeast Sharkfest. Many of us have gotten to know him quite well over the last 12 years - as a judge and as an ambassador to our event both in official capacity and otherwise. He also had an immaculate CS and posted on this forum as 84E24.
Anyone who has met him will remember his ever-cheerful demeanor and his predisposition to extremely shiny cars. Those of us who have been part of Sharkfest for any amount of time know that we are a family - and we have lost one of our brothers. Please hold Steve in the light and send positive thoughts and warm wishes towards his wife, Linda, and the rest of his family during this difficult time.
Steve passed away quietly and peacefully on December 2nd after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He lived a healthy lifestyle and never smoked. I spoke with him not long after he was diagnosed and he was fighting the disease with the most positive, upbeat attitude I could ever imagine of someone in his situation.
Prior to his passing, several Sharkfesters drove up to Dayton, OH to see him and say goodbye. We encourage any other members of our extended e9 family to join the services.
His obituary and more information is available at:
http://www.bakerhazelsnider.com/book-of-memories/1996546/Bingham-Stephen/obituary.php
There will be a viewing this Saturday Dec. 6 in Dayton from 2:00pm - 4:00pm immediately followed by a memorial service. It will take place at:
Baker/Hazel & Snider Funeral Home
5555 Philadelphia Dr.
Dayton, OH 45415
I will follow up with additional information regarding possible charitable donations in his name and a place to send cards to his family. I ask that if anyone has photos or memories of Steve that they would like to share, to please forward them to me at [email protected].
Another member of our family put it best when he wrote to me yesterday evening in remembrance: "Rest buddy, it's all rags down from here."
We miss you Steve.
Anyone who has met him will remember his ever-cheerful demeanor and his predisposition to extremely shiny cars. Those of us who have been part of Sharkfest for any amount of time know that we are a family - and we have lost one of our brothers. Please hold Steve in the light and send positive thoughts and warm wishes towards his wife, Linda, and the rest of his family during this difficult time.
Steve passed away quietly and peacefully on December 2nd after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He lived a healthy lifestyle and never smoked. I spoke with him not long after he was diagnosed and he was fighting the disease with the most positive, upbeat attitude I could ever imagine of someone in his situation.
Prior to his passing, several Sharkfesters drove up to Dayton, OH to see him and say goodbye. We encourage any other members of our extended e9 family to join the services.
His obituary and more information is available at:
http://www.bakerhazelsnider.com/book-of-memories/1996546/Bingham-Stephen/obituary.php
There will be a viewing this Saturday Dec. 6 in Dayton from 2:00pm - 4:00pm immediately followed by a memorial service. It will take place at:
Baker/Hazel & Snider Funeral Home
5555 Philadelphia Dr.
Dayton, OH 45415
I will follow up with additional information regarding possible charitable donations in his name and a place to send cards to his family. I ask that if anyone has photos or memories of Steve that they would like to share, to please forward them to me at [email protected].
Another member of our family put it best when he wrote to me yesterday evening in remembrance: "Rest buddy, it's all rags down from here."
We miss you Steve.
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