RIP Ian Jones

[richywilk]

So sad to hear this news a massive loss to the airgun community..

[spaspecker]

only just heard - RIP ian, the club brew room won't be the same without having to listen to your terrible jokes

what an absolute shame. top bloke who will be sorely missed

[Shed tuner]

RIP pal.
You helped out loads of our community in so many ways over the years...

[ken69]

Sad news, I had a some great deals with I.J., RIP Ian, a true gentleman

[Alakar]

Very sad news .
Ian formed Blackburn Outdoor Airgun Club in the eighties before going on to form Rivington Riflemen .
Always a character , happy to take the mickey out of anyone including himself .
A wealth of knowledge .
R.I.P Ian

[Bluefan]

Oh no , condolences to Ian’s family.

[oldskoolzzz]

Very sad news

condolences to family and friends.

A top gent and a credit to the community

RIP Ian

[deejayuu]

Sincere condolences to Ian's family and friends. Shocked and dismayed at this. Had the usual banter with him at Melbourne two weeks ago and word at Adlington was he was on the mend.
He and side kick Phil always ready to mentor the likes of me regarding sensible prices, bargains etc

[Gary C]

Lovely man. RIP I.J.

It is a real shame he never got to see the end of the tainted blood saga

[Garvin]

So sad to hear this. We are all poorer for his passing. He must have been the wittiest person I've ever encountered and could always be relied on to raise a smile in any post he made.

Not forgetting his immense airgun knowledge or love for airguns, which he put into practical effect with his beloved Rivington Rifleman. My condolences to Bob, Dave (DM80), Phil and his other friends and family.

RIP Ian.

but in fond memory of Ian,

[Phil Russell]

Very sad news. I only met Ian once ... many years ago at an HFT shoot at Rivington (I think) where he was shooting a Lincoln or BSA. The ground shook with cheers as he toppled a distant target.
I will miss his wit and posts on the BBS.
Condolences to all his family.
Phil

[mallyally]

Oh ! Dont know what to say ? I have known Ian for at least 25 years and always had the craic with him , He loved telling everybody the webley omega story (when he set me up in target sports ) the airgun world is a lesser sadder place without I.J. in it

gutted to be honest

[CapitalBee]

Sad news indeed. I can only echo the sentiments shared on previous posts.

RIP..

[Lordy75]

I met Ian only a couple of times but he was very knowledgeable , friendly and encouraging . RIP Ian .

[PCPShooter]

Very sad news. I met Ian at Rivington years ago when I had chance to visit club and was given a very warm welcome. Many small deals on here, and IJ’s humour on here has really cheered me on many occasions -
ATB to you Ian