Royal Purple founder dies at 84

[Tom NJ]

John B. Williams, who founded Royal Purple with his son Jody in 1986, died last week at 84 (Jody died last year).

Earlier John also founded Pacer Petroleum, famous for the infamous Houston Police Test of Eon E-11 synthetic oil in 1973.

John William's Obituary

Tom NJ

 

[addyguy]

That is sad - a bit of 'our' history went with him!

Al Amazuto seems to be hanging on well, AFAIK - he's a part of that era as well.

 

[lexus114]

Originally Posted By: addyguy
That is sad - a bit of 'our' history went with him!

Al Amazuto seems to be hanging on well, AFAIK - he's a part of that era as well.



Rest in peace John.

 

[aquariuscsm]

RIP John.

 

[LunerEclipse]

R.I.P Mr.Williams.

Your works and contributions to the car industry speak for you now.

 

[buster]

RIP

 

[rg200amp]

He has left a huge legacy, no Empire.

RIP

 

[daves87rs]

RIP John.