Seems that legendary manager has moved on RIP.

I got to spend some time with him up in New Jersey back in December and at the 2007 NWA Legends Fanfest. We ate lunch in December before I took him to the airport. He did an quick interview with me before he wanted to beat feet to get through the airport. I'll be posting that interview soon as it will be going on the Rip Hawk documentary DVD, but it is sad because I was going to go out and visit him in Dallas and talk about the old days. I'm sad I missed him in Charlotte this year, but that is what I get for doing airport runs for the vendors. Then again, if I didn't do this service, I wouldn't get the chance to spend so much time with these guys.
 
To the rest of the legends out there, take care of yourself and be careful. We don't need to see anymore names joining the heavenly wrestling league upstairs!

I absolutely hated to hear this, especially so soon after Ted Allen.  I had the honor of sitting with Mr. Akbar at the Hall of Heroes.  Jim Ross even asked if I was Akbar's date for the evening, which got Terry Funk's attention.  
 
And of course, getting to see him on the Saturday night card was excellent as well.
 
I'm actually dazed by all this.  RIP General.

Good night General...rest well, you've certainly earned it.

i remember the General from way back.  didnt he used to manage back in the UWF days also?  Was this the first Fanfest he has done?  I seem to remember meeting him somewhere before.