Frank Webb

Frank Webb, 68, of St Cloud FL, died on May 27, 2009. He was born in Stanford CT on March 14, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Webb and Yolanda Messina Webb and step daughter Valerie Uffelman Clark. He is survived by his ex-wives, Claire Antonacci and Linda Webb; daughter, Robin Kenney, St Cloud FL; Frank (Debbie) Webb, Heuytown AL; Kim O'Rourke, St Cloud FL; Tracey (Andres) Herrera, Altamonte Springs FL, and his step children Missy Tullous, WI and Krista (Brian) Pletcher, St Cloud FL. He has 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He attended Norwalk High School. Right from the beginning mechanics, cars and racing were his passion. He started his racing career with Vast Oldsmobile in drag racing from 1960-1963. He set many records and was in the Nationals in North Carolina. He went on with his racing at Danbury Race Track in Danbury CT, racing stock cars from 1963-1969 and drove a car that was known as the Flintstone Special. During this time he and his wife Claire started a family and relocated to FL in 1969. From 1970-1975 Frank owned and ran a CITGO gas station in Winter Park FL. This was when he became involved with Quarter Midget racing with his son Frank. This was a family event and they were a part of Quarter Midget racing from 1973-1978. His son won the Southern State Championship to name a few of their accomplishments. In 1975 he opened Webb's Garage in downtown Orlando. He continued to be very involved with the racing world. He built multiple engines for different race teams through the years. He was very well known for his Datson and Nissan motors. During this time he competed in the SCCA series with Bosco Logsdon and Chip Williams as drivers and car owners. They were very successful over the years. In his spare time he enjoyed boating and was a member of the Kissimmee boat accade as a guide. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Frank's family and leaving a legacy was a priority in his life. He was a stubborn man, a very proud and strong man and a bit of a pain in the butt, but a greater man you would never know! A memorial service for Frank will be conducted at 6:00 PM, Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 2000 13th St., St. Cloud, FL 34769, 407-957-2511. Visit www.osceolamemgds.com for online condolences.

Frank Webb

March 14, 1941 - May 27, 2009