Passing of John Billingsley

[HRBAKER]

A favorite of mine.
RIP John B.

[autograf]

Always enjoyed talking with and buying from John. He was indeed a jovial guy and enjoyed seeing John and John (Richmond) at the national throughout the years. RIP John B.

[oldjudge]

My condolences to John’s family. I remember dealing with John ten plus years ago. Great guy, always fun to chat with. Rest in peace my friend.

[jbsports33]

Prayers and Toughts to his family

[Vintagecatcher]

Sad to hear of John Billingsley's passing.

I remember buying cards from him when I first started collecting.



Patrick

[Fred]

John was a class act in the hobby.

[Joe_G.]

Very sad news, a class act. I used to watch his listings on eBay (billjo) in great anticipation, I remember obtaining the following back in '04. RIP, prayers to family & friends.

[rebelsart]

Very sad news. I had many visits and communications with John over the years. Really knowledgeable and kind. Rest in peace John.

[Griffins]

I bought a card on ebay from John about 10-12 years ago, and asked him if he had any others since I was still missing half a dozen cards from the set. 45 minutes later he called me with the numbers of 2 other dealers that had what I was looking for- he'd picked up the phone and tracked down the cards I needed for the set. He was always good to chat with at shows, and after helping me out I'd make a point to find something on his table.
Rest in peace John.

[timn1]

I don't have much to add to what others have said, but John was indeed one of the really nice guys at the shows, and I remember buying quite a bit, and learning quite a bit, from him.

RIP John. I purchased a few cards from John in years past and always had a great experience. I never knew him well personally, but by reputation, and he was a very well-liked and respected guy.

[Yoda]

As straightforward, honest and humorous guy as you could hope to meet. We could use more like him in the hobby. RIP, John

[tedzan]

I met John in 1991, he contacted me regarding a 1949 BOWMAN set. We became instant friends since we loved to share stories of our Air Force experiences.
For many years we bought, sold, and traded an eclectic group of cards (Cracker Jack's, U.S. Caramel's, Delong's, Goudey's, Play Ball's, BOWMAN's, etc.).

GOD BLESS your soul, John. And, may GOD comfort your Family.

You will be greatly missed.


TED Z
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