Billy Copelin Has Left the Range

[Jet]

It is with great sadness to report the passing of Billy Copelin. His health has been in decline over the past few months and he passed peacefully at home earlier this month.

He had a great competitive spirit and I always enjoyed my time spent with him.

Rest in peace Billy.

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Billy Copelin Dominates NBRSA 1000-Yard Nationals « Daily Bulletin

Billy Copelin dominated the 2009 NBRSA 1000-yard Nationals in Sacramento, winning the National Championship and setting four pending records in the process. Billy used a 17-pounder in Light Gun Class, and a bigger rifle in Heavy Gun Class, but both were chambered for the 6mm Dasher.

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[DngBat7]

Very sorry to hear you lost your friend.

 

[jobhopper66]

The picture you posted makes me believe it was a nice gentleman to be around. I am sorry for your loss.

 

[MTlager]

Billy came to Deep Creek many times to compete. A very likable gentleman. He will be missed.

 

[Switchbarrel]

Billy was quite the character, always fun to be around. I will miss seeing him at the matches.

-Rick

 

[newbieshooter]

Billy would always come early to our club 600 matches and setup on his favorite bench - bench #7. I will miss his friendly banter...

 

[JFrank]

Man that’s tough news, I always liked talking to Billy.

 

[Terry]

Heaven's gain is our loss. Billy is a dear friend that I will see again one day. He spoke freely of his faith in Christ. What a funny man. You could not be in his presence and not be lifted up.

 

[expiper]

thank you for letting us know about Billy--i met him at the upper nisqually gun club in 2005 immediately he made me feel welcome and directed me on where to go and gave me helpful info about the area and introduced me to the many great shooters in the northwest--i shot with him in 09' at sacramento and enjoyed every encounter with him--he was a good shooter and a great person---Roger

 

[brxlefty]

Truly we have lost one of the great one!!! It was the best of times to be there and watch him dominate the 2009 NBRSA Nationals! Some of those matches will never be the same, you will be missed my friend!!!!

 

[RegionRat]

Sorry to hear the sad news. Memory Eternal.

 

[Paul Hilgedick]

There will never be another Billy. Just a great guy to be around.
Paul H

 

[Jet]

There will never be another Billy. Just a great guy to be around.
Paul H

Agree. True Texas Gentleman.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Too many are going lately. Only met him once. Sorry to hear this.

 

[newbieshooter]

found a few more pics from the archives

Jet & Billy on load development day @ local range:


Billy at NBRSA 600 match (05/2021):


working the pits:

 

[snert]

I didn't know him, but his photo leads me to guess he was a good man to have around, and friendly too.

May God bless and comfort his family