Spuds Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 There is a thread on Topix saying he passed away. Anybody hear anything about this? I remember him from way back. They say it is in the obits but since I don't know his real name (it was posted on here once) I cant verify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMoss Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 OMG I am pretty sure this is him. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pressconnects/obituary.aspx?n=wilber-r-norton&pid=186505034 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Sable Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 If so, that's a shame. He was occasionally sorta goofy but really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle Festus Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Yes, Sleepless was Wilbur Norton, of Hillcrest. I liked him! He could be hilarious when he wanted to be. He came to my house once, and removed a dead bat from the furnace filter for me. It had somehow become caught in the filter, and had died. I am afraid of bats, and so I didn't want to have anything to do with the dam..d thing. Thanks again Wilbur, and may God look favorably upon you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bored or curious Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Used to be a frequent poster here. Through his posts I often interpreted a subtle sadness. Hopefully in a better, happier place now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buccaqueen Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Yes that was Sleepless .....enjoyed most of his stories back in the day when this board was fun. RIP Sleepless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Sorry to hear this. Prayers going out to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMoss Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Knowing Sleepless, he could have faked his death. I wouldn't put it past him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spuds Posted August 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I'm sorry to hear it was him. He was quite the character on this board back then. May he RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaGump Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 True form from PM, rest in peace Sleepless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I too enjoyed his story telling and wit. I was lucky to find them since I found BCV a little too late. I'm sorry a lot of you shall miss his comaraderie. From the threads I read it looks like you were all very close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfMan Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Sad to read this. Yes, he was quite prolific here and has been missed. I just checked, he wast last active here nearly two years ago, Sept 7 2015, and he STILL has the most posts here, 9,345. RIP Sleepless/Wilbur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB 2 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 RIP Sleepless from one who only knew you from BCVoice. If what I was taught as a youn'un is true you will go on living a long time. ( Every time you think of a person passed on, you bring that person alive if even for a split second" ) 101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poprocks Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I too loved hearing Sleepys stories and memories of days gone by. I will never forget sitting with him on his hopsital bed and posting live updates to all of his friends here at BCV. He truly was a character with a wild imagination. Rest in peace...Sleepy. I know he hated it when I signed off with these smileys :) Formerly known as Moons ❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I think I remember he used to mention his Daughter(s)? and his pugs a lot here...do I have the right guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poprocks Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I think I remember he used to mention his Daughter(s)? and his pugs a lot here...do I have the right guy? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMoss Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 He started to write funny stories about his life, then he stopped. Some where I saved a picture of him that was posted here on BCVoice. I will have to look for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Sable Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I too loved hearing Sleepys stories and memories of days gone by. I will never forget sitting with him on his hopsital bed and posting live updates to all of his friends here at BCV. He truly was a character with a wild imagination. Rest in peace...Sleepy. I know he hated it when I signed off with these smileys :) Formerly known as Moons ❤️ Aww, Moons, I remember you by that moniker. Sleepy was a kind soul, happy and sad too. Thank you Sleepy for making us either smile or think about how lucky we are. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poprocks Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Aww, Moons, I remember you by that moniker. Sleepy was a kind soul, happy and sad too. Thank you Sleepy for making us either smile or think about how lucky we are. RIP. I remember u fondly M Sable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poprocks Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 He started to write funny stories about his life, then he stopped. Some where I saved a picture of him that was posted here on BCVoice. I will have to look for it. I remember those stories. Summer of 2011 or 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moons Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I did not realize that my Moons signon still works. Just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingoloid Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 That's a terrible shame. He was a real fixture here and will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Sable Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I did not realize that my Moons signon still works. Just sayin 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19April1775 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I remember him well but one thing I'm a little foggy on is if he was fighting addiction? Hopefully that isn't what got him. Anyone remember if he talked about that. My memory seems to associate that with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Sable Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 I remember him well but one thing I'm a little foggy on is if he was fighting addiction? Hopefully that isn't what got him. Anyone remember if he talked about that. My memory seems to associate that with him. I'm not sure at all '75...I don't think so. He generally was pretty coherent in his posts...often funny as heck, sometimes "woe is me". Regardless, I liked him. It should be a time for thought...we disagree vehemently a lot, but I'd have a beer with you anytime. If we were all the same life would be very boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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