Red Horse Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Just to let those know who knew him, Erv Bickford passed away on Saturday at age 79 after a battle with cancer. To those of you who knew him, no explanation is needed as to what a great guy he was. To those who never met him, you are unfortunate.A very successful man who after career in mechanical engineering, bought his father's oil transport business in 79 and ran it until he sold out a few years ago. Always a kind word for people and a willingness to help others out or share a story or provide information. My favorite stories-his trips to deliver fuel to the weather station atop Mt Washington in one his Louisvilles.Rest in peace Erv.PS. attached is a picture of one of his Macks at Macungie last year as well as his KB at Brooklyn Ct. last year. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25108-erv-bickford/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I was one that never met him but it is always sad to discover one of the members of this fellowship passing along.R.I.P. Erv.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25108-erv-bickford/#findComment-119320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 thanks for posting,,,didnt know him,,,too bad he couldnt have hung on a little longer...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25108-erv-bickford/#findComment-119324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I did not know him but I like his taste - capstan winch and a chain drive!Prayers for him and his family............... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25108-erv-bickford/#findComment-119329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Saw his truck in CT, wish I could have met him. Prayers to his kin. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25108-erv-bickford/#findComment-119332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Didnt know him but I saw the Mack dump truck there at Macungie last year. Very sorry for the loss. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25108-erv-bickford/#findComment-119352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyhauler Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I have met him a few times-a nice person. R.I.P Erv.John Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25108-erv-bickford/#findComment-119369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 An UpdateThe Bickford family has posted an ecellent 35 minute video of Erv giving a tour of his facility on the ATHS Road Kill forum under the topic with his name.A big thank you to the Bickford family, our thoughts and prayers of condolence are with you.Brocky Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25108-erv-bickford/#findComment-120244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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