Passing of John Billingsley

[sb1]

Received a phone call today that long time hobby dealer/friend John Billingsley of San Antonio had passed away a few weeks ago from cancer.

John was very active in the 1990's and early 2000's in mail order and shows, from the local level to the National. He was very knowledgeable in all areas of pre-war and post-war card.

A big jovial guy, that always had a smile on his face and was happy to talk anyone about anything. He will be missed by many!

[nolemmings]

RIP John. I only met him a time or three at the National but enjoyed spending several minutes chatting. Was so impressed the first time that I bought something that I really didn't collect at the time just to throw a little business his way, although he was doing just fine anyway:

Very sorry to hear he left us, and of course, my condolences to family and friends.

[Leon]

This one hits home. Very saddened to hear this. Getting old really sucks. He was a San Antonio guy if I recall correctly. Used to Set up with good friend Jon Richmond. .. What a great guy he was. Had wonderful conversations, and did deals with him many times, over the years. I will miss him...RIP John.

[Michael Peich]

I am very sorry to learn of John's passing. I met him at my first National and bought some T206s from him. The following year I was interested in M116s and he had quite a few that ended up in my collection, although what I remember most was his knowledge and insights about the set. The last time I saw him he had CJs, especially Federal League players, that no one seemed interested in. I bought a number of those from him at what seemed, in hindsight, extremely reasonable prices. He had a real sense of what was undervalued, and shared that with me and others.

He was a good man and a fun person to be around.

Rest in peace, John,
Mike

[Brian Van Horn]

One of my favorite people to talk with at shows. My condolences.

[rjackson44]

Rest in peace

[Runscott]

That is sad to hear. His obituary is worth reading - easy to google.