From Arlen Ness Facebook Page
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Arlen Ness the visionary, loving husband, father, grandfather and leader of our family passed away last night March 22, 2019. Arlen passed away comfortably in his home surrounded by loved ones after the most creative and inspirational life anyone could imagine.
The most important things in Arlen’s life were his wife of 59 years Beverly, his children, grandchildren, friends and motorcycles. Arlen once said that “Motorcycling has been a great ride…my whole life since I’ve been motorcycling has been wonderful. I’ve met so many nice people. Friends all over the world…. We can go almost anyplace and stay with friends. It’s been great.” With few words Arlen conveyed his priorities every day, family and friends.
Everyone who knew Arlen respects him for his achievements and for who he was as a person, both of which are superlatives. The respect is how Arlen came to deserve the commonly spoken nickname “The King of Custom Motorcycles”. Arlen rarely reflected on his own success. He never planned for it, this is because what he achieved had never been done before; it had never been dreamt of.
Arlen has touched the lives of our family, the Arlen Ness team and thousands of others around the world with his genuine character. We will announce a memorial service and celebration of life after some private time, and appreciate your understanding. We thank you for your respects and condolences.
Although the Ness family cannot put their loss into words, they can look up and smile knowing Arlen has done something that few men do in a lifetime of trying. He has inspired.
Source: Arlen Ness Facebook
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9 responses to “Arlen Ness Passes away. A giant in the motorcycle industry.“The King of Custom Motorcycles””
RIP….An icon passes..
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He was a great bike builder, and he did many art works in the center fold of Easyrider magazine from 1967 TIL 1999 when they quit putting his art work in the mag, but the bikes were truly remarkable. He was a visionary. He will be truly missed by this biker and I know all my brothers and sisters will miss him also. R.I.P. And ride that golden road..
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R.i.p. You will be missed by the world
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RIP brother
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My condolences to the family and friends. R.I.P. Brother! Enjoy that Ride in the Sky!
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Prayers to Arlens family.
Rest in peace. Ride free
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Good Journey Brother. RIP
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The world lost a great talent and good man . RIP
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