RIP Sig Thomas (Owner of Westside Machine)

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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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He passed away this past thursday. Definitely a large loss to the Houston area as he was one of the best builders/machinists, in the state.

Sad to see a good person go. R.I.P Sig.




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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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damn, sorry to hear.


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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Son of a bitch. He was one hell of a machinist and engine builder.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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Good machinist there, he was friendly each time I've been there. RIP.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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This is definitely sad to hear...top notch at what he did!!!

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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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Very sorry to hear that RIP
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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what happened? didnt know him but RIP
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RIP, always sad to hear of someone passing.
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RIP brother.
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Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
what happened? didnt know him but RIP
He has been fighting illness for a little while and finally his body had enough. Sucks, this guy was one of the best engine builders in the area.
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Great person, I bought my first truck from Sig. The guy fights hard and beats it a couple of years ago then it comes back, A great loss to the racing scene. R.I.P my heart goes out to his family.
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Originally Posted by BigBronco
He passed away this past thursday. Definitely a large loss to the Houston area as he was one of the best builders/machinists, in the state.

Sad to see a good person go. R.I.P Sig.




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