Hollywood1892 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 RIP Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 My deepest condolences to the family. RIP Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo_Phillip Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 So sorry to hear. I haven't been here very long but Bob was one of the first to welcome me to this forum and help me with my noob questions. RIP Bomber Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Oh man! So sorry to hear this. My condolences to his friends and family. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Is there anything we can do to help his family? @october @skypinkblu James J Johnson and Readcomix 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post djpinkpanther67 Posted September 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2020 I’m very saddened by the news. He was a good man and deserved better. We exchanged many books over the years. When I reached out to him last year to resolve an issue, he told me of his illness. It was a gut punch and a reminder how precious and short life is. What a horrible year 2020 has been. So much pain and loss RIP Bob you are already missed oakman29, James J Johnson, namisgr and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, Ryan. said: Is there anything we can do to help his family? @october @skypinkblu I am not sure. I know he was married, but I did not know his wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post october Posted September 19, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2020 Here's another quick story about Bob. About 10 years ago I spotted a Cap 74 on Heritage that I thought was beautiful, with a back cover defect holding down the grade. I looked for this exact copy for years and years, and one day Bob mentions he bought a nice Cap 74 from a friend. Lo and behold it was the one I was after, and he didn't hesitate to pass it on immediately at basically his cost because he knew I would love it. It's one of my favorite comics. WolverineX, comicquant, mysterio and 27 others 29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blazingbob Posted September 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2020 I'm very sorry to wake up and read this news. I knew Bob was very sick and not doing well. Bob was a customer I knew over 20 years. I've sold him a lot of books and he was a regular at chicago shows for years. We had a strange relationship because he had a "odd" sense of humor since we were both older guys. Bob's favorite quote when we saw each other was "How's the flow". Without getting into specifics I always thought that was an odd greeting but again it is just a different sense of humor. For those who didn't know him lets just say that he will be missed. If you are only a keyboard collector and eventually a show comes up maybe get out in the world and get to know some dealers/other collector's. Leave a legacy or memory that people will remember versus just an obituary. greggy, badback83, BuscemasAvengers and 21 others 20 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithdatura Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Many years back in one of my first sales threads, I sold a book to Bob and as a relative n00b, was actually a mix of nervous and excited to have a transaction with someone who was clearly a respected veteran on the boards. Interacting with him and then getting some nice feedback about my packaging and shipping - and my grading of the book itself - did a lot for my confidence and sense of belonging as a member of the community. Very sorry to learn of his passing and will miss seeing his contributions here. KirbyJack, F For Fake and James J Johnson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypinkblu Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 59 minutes ago, Ryan. said: Is there anything we can do to help his family? @october @skypinkblu He knew he was ill for quite some time, he had the same kind of brain tumor that John McCain did. He was a very nice man and it was sad that he had to suffer through that. I'd be happy to help, but I don't know his family. If someone does and they need help and want to contact me that would be fine. However, he seemed to be planning for the inevitable for a while or at least that was the impression I had from him. Just a sad weekend, so sorry for his loss. Icculus308win and James J Johnson 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Thanks for letting us know about bomber Bob , I always wonder what happened when a board member stops posting , I enjoyed his posts RIP Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Adam Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Never had the chance to interact with Bob but he always posted great comics and was always a positive presence on these boards. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and all who knew and loved him. RIP BB. Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuscemasAvengers Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 If Michael @JollyComics is able to find out whether there is a celebration of life/funeral, then perhaps there will be a spot on a web site to post condolences for his family. James J Johnson and Readcomix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic9494 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Had a few PM exchange with him. Nice guy. RIP Bob. My condolences to his family. Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Very sad news about Bob. My thoughts are with his family at this time. I hope his suffering was at a bare minimum. RIP Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GACollectibles Posted September 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2020 RIP Bob Bob posted this online- "My birthdate is January 9, hence I collect books with an issue number 09 that have the month as January. My birth year is 1951 hence I try to find books from January, 1951." In memory, here are a few books from his collection: Black_Adam, F For Fake, silverseeker and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) Terrible news, he was a great guy and a passionate collector. We had talked on the boards a few times and then I got to meet him at a WW Chicago. He'd reached out to me about a year ago as he was selling some books, and though I couldn't afford them I wanted to help him out (and they were gorgeous books I am proud to own, especially having come from him). Last time I talked to him, which was a few months ago, he said he was doing a little better. Edited September 19, 2020 by mysterio jimjum12 and Point Five 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 R.I.P. to a good boardie who is missed already..... FoggyNelson and Point Five 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 So sad to hear. RIP Bob. Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
