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Laurence "Danny" Daniel Childs

December 12th, 1946 - March 6th, 2008

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Childs, Laurence Daniel, Jr. Danny passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2008, at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born to an early St. Petersburg family, Judge Laurence D. Childs and Sallie B. Childs, he graduated from Aikin Open Air School. Danny was a brilliant man. In the '70s he invented, designed and built the world's first Air Shifter. He also built a Top Fuel motorcycle that held the world speed record 3 years in a row. That bike is on display at Big Daddy Don Garlits' museum in Ocala, FL. Danny was employed by Racecars of Yesterday. He is survived by his sister, Pattie Kealy, of Vancouver, Canada, and his extended racing family. We will all miss you! See you at the track... Memorial service at Anderson McQueen Funeral Home, 2201 Dr. M.L. King St. N. at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 15th. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Friends of Strays www.friendsofstrays.com

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At Anderson McQueen Funeral Homes, we take pride in being the foremost full-service funeral home, setting the gold standard in compassionate care, exemplary service, and state-of-the-art facilities. Since 1952, we have dedicated ourselves to offering customizable memorial services that truly reflect the individuality and spirit of your loved ones. Our commitment to personalized service options is not just about honoring memories; it's about creating a meaningful and healing experience for families during their time of need....

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