I just received an email from Dorothy telling me of Mickey's passing from stomach, bowel, and esophagus ulcers. She wanted his friends to be aware. Say a prayer for her and family.

What?

Damn it. Just, damn it.

R.I.P., Mickey. You were a fine and true gentleman.

Thoughts and prayers for Mickey and his family.

Sad news...

Oh man. So sorry. Mickey is still logged in.

You gotta be ......

God bless his family. I have not been here long, but know we lost a fantastic man. Wish I could have had him build me a rifle.

his last post was yesterday, saying he felt bad and was returning to the hospital.

Serious..?

Anybody know he was ill.?

Damn...

Never met him, but from his postings here the world has lost a great man.

Sorry for his family for the loss during the holidays, but not for him. He's getting his reward.

Ohh damn!

May he RIP. My thoughts to his family!

Hate to hear this.
He seemed to be such a fine man.

Sorry to read this. One of the nicest members here.

The Campfire will be a poorer place with this loss. Prayers on the way for his family.

R.I.P. Mickey... goodbye my friend.

God, I am sorry to hear this. I had hoped to meet him some day. God rest his soul and keep him close.

that is a major bummer. great guy - and he built one of my favorite rifles for cost....

"Don't call me Mr. Coleman, call
me Mickey."

Damn that's a kick in the nuts

Damn... just, damn.

My condolences to Mickey's family and friends.

This echo's my thoughts. miles

chit

Very sad. A great loss for this board.

If anybody gets any details about funeral arrangements, please post em...

Gonna be a bunch of sad pooches somewhere in Alabama...



But just think about what it looks like when he crosses the Rainbow bridge...

damn! It's been a few years, but Mickey had me and a couple of others over for dinner...and I had lunch with him a time or 2 here when working in Selma. Sad day! RIP Mickey.

This is terrible news. Mickey was one of the finest men on this board. He must have know what was going on from his last stay in the hospital, but he gave no hints as to how serious this was. He will be missed.

I am sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. RIP Mickey, you will be missed by everyone.

Such sad news.
He will be missed. I know he is in a better place now.

God rest his sole.

Dang! Sorry to hear this.

Spending Christmas with his maker. RIP

Always enjoyed his posts. RIP

I am so sorry to hear this news. Mickey was a good one.

Prayers on the way.

Prayers sent.

I need to modify this. I misread cancer. Below is Dorothy's email to me.

Butch, I wanted to tell you so you can hopefully tell the benchrest community that Mickey (Coleman) has passed away this morning about 7:35am. He had been sick for a couple of weeks with ulcers in esophagus-stomach and small bowel. He was so weak. I took him back to the hospital last night.



He loved all of you so much. I don't think any of you really do know how deeply he cared for all of you. If you could make sure Tony and Faye, Billy Stevens and Bart Sauter know about his passing I will appreciate it so much. Also Wilbur Harris. I am going to miss him so much.



Dorothy Coleman

We are diminished. R.I.P Mr. Coleman.

Butch please relay our condolences to Dorothy and let her know how much he will be missed here please.

Oh man this sucks. God Speed Mickey.

RIP Mickey Coleman, you were a true gentleman.

Condolences to his loved ones.

talked to Mickey just the other day. He was not feeling well at all. I asked if he was going to be ok, and he just chuckled and said yes, but that he was not worried about a thing.
I have counted Mickey as a good friend for some time now, and have enjoyed his company several times in person.
I am going to miss the dang old codger............ a lot.

Sad day. We'll miss you Mickey.

We are greatly diminished. One of the finest, most genuine people I've had the privilege to call a friend.

RIP Mickey, I know you're in a better place.

Amen.

I had the pleasure of staying with Mickey for a couple of days several years ago. A finer gentleman you could not ask for.

I learned more about building fine rifles and great 40's music in two days than I thought possible.

His canine companions will certainly be mourning him, as well.

My prayers go out to Dorothy and the rest of his family.

Ed

Wow.

Mr. Mickey was a good man and I'm going to miss him.

He was a fine man. Prayers for his family.

Yeah, he didn't like being called "Mr. Coleman"

I just got off the phone with his son Michael.

The family has requested that in lieu of any flowers or gifts, that we make a donation in his name to a non-profit charity that was near and dear to his heart....

http://www.hopeinspiredministries.org/

Hope Inspired Ministries
PO Box 1103
Montgomery AL 36101

Michael will be texting me pictures of Mickey's Dog's as it would be a lot of help to the family if they could get some assistance in rehoming them.

Goodbye to a gentle soul and one I could call "friend".

Just saw this out. I will be observing silence for a spell. Mr.Coleman was the best.

Aawwww crap!! He was a real class act around here and will be sorely missed. Prayers for the family.

This sad news smacks hard.

Mickey was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed.

Man this just does not seem right. He and I had a lot of fun banter on the purchase of his BGE.

RIP Mickey and Godspeed healing to all your friends and extended family.

This one makes a grown man want to cry.

David

A moment of silence....
RIP

We are Diminished. You are free now Mickey. Soar Mickey Soar

My only contact with him was here on the Fire. I'm shocked to hear of his passing.

From his posts, he seemed to be a man who had a solid relationship with his Maker. He had a wise word for most any situation.

He will be missed.

DF

His son Michael said it will be a small family gathering to spread his ashes over the range he built at his home...

Prayers going out for Dorothy. This is tough news, but a week before Christmas........

The world (and Campfire) has lost another great man.

Amen, brother.

Live every day like it's your last.

I never met him in person, but his compassion for dogs, and passion for craftsmanship and service spoke volumes of his character.

RIP Mr. Coleman.

Thank you for shouldering a most onerous and difficult burden Butch, and passing this on to us.

RIP Mickey, the stump you sat 'round here on will be remembered, and not soon filled.

All Blessings and Condolences to the family.

GTC

That's hard news, until I consider his destiny.

Prayers for all he left behind who loved him. Praise for his Savior, gathering him home.

Well done, good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

I didn't even know he was feeling sick until his thread yesterday.

My thoughts of condolences go out to his family and friends. It's just really sad.

RIP.

Prayers sent for all family and friends.

My prayers and thoughts go out to Mickey's family. Mickey was a great guy and a pleasure to talk with.

Vaya con Dios, mi amigo.
Condolences to the family.

sad stuff...........

I corresponded him about rebarreling a gun, i never knew how sick he was, he to, told me to call him mickey, not mr. coleman. Rest well mickey, the campfire is truly taking a monumental loss today.

man I hate to hear that

he was on the only guy on here I actually liked

Always a gentleman he will be missed.

I only knew him here. He was a true gentleman. He must have had a lot of unpleasantness going on, but never a bit about it here, no whining, complaining or requests for divine intercession....a true gentleman. RIP, Mickey.

Mickey, you left us too soon. RIP

Oh my.......what a huge loss to mankind, and obviously his family. May God grant peace and healing to the family. I had no idea he was ill. He will be missed around here as well.

Very sorry to hear this sad news.

I had the pleasure of spending a day with him and his pooches at Rachael's Glen a couple of years ago.

Fine country gentleman. We will all miss him around the 'Fire.

RIP Mickey!

RIP Mr. Coleman. Never knew he was sick. I guess because he never got on here pleading for sympathy like some. He was good people.

A sad loss of a fine man. Prayers and condolences for his loved ones.

Paul

Mickey made my first custom. Sad indeed

That is horribly sad news.

Saddened. For whatever faults a human may have, Mickey stood out as a true gentleman, of character, and with a generous heart per fellow man and canine alike. Beyond this little place, sure many more are saddened by his passing.

Oh no. Mickey Coleman was a really good guy who posted many kindly comments and observations. Sad news.

Dang!
That is a bummer.

I'll go out now and wave my rattle towards Alabama right now.

Mickey seemed about as nice a guy as you would ever want to meet.

Fly to Jesus, and live!

I never had much contact with Mickey but I know from his posts and witness that he's now in the hands of Christ.

May we all be so missed when we pass on.

Godspeed Mickey Coleman.

Sad news indeed.
RIP.

R.I.P. Mickey, and condolences to his family.

donsm70

Sad news. RIP.

Not much left to say that hasn't already been said. He was a good man, I'll say some prayers for his family this evening.

Thoughts and prayers with his family.

God bless you Mickey, RIP.

Damn!

RIP Mickey.

It's a sad day. He was truly one of the Campfire's finest gentlemen.

A fine specimen of a human being.
He will be missed, rest in peace Mickey

Awww, damn. We will miss you Mickey.

Not a man to complain. Always positive in his postings. He knew where he was going, betting he arrived with a big smile.

Please read about his charity, he walked the walk as he started it for a very good cause., GW

Sad to hear of Micky passing.

Rip Mickey

Says everything. Free of pain and earthly bonds, but will be sorely missed. Prayers for his family and his doggies. Hope they'll be cared for.

same here

Well shoot!

Unbelievable. He was a true southern gentleman. Happy to have called him a fellow Alabamian. Though I had never met him in person he and I had exchanged cast bullets on multiple times.

I am truly saddened to hear of his passing.

R.I.P. and Godspeed.

More of us should follow the standard he set here on the fire.

Mr. Mickey was the first campfire member I met...

We've lost a true gentleman and friend.

Prayers said for his family and friends.

Thoughts to the family. My you have peace and comfort.

Here is sobering, gents:

25 hours ago:

I only spoke to Mickey a handful of times but often read his posts. i don't sense he would want us to feel bad for him but, instead celebrate his return to the lords side

Mickey's mind was sharp to the end, that is not always the case.

One of the very good guys on this forum and showed tremendous courage and a positive outlook to the end. RIP, Mickey.

RIP Mr. Coleman.

Godspeed Mickey. Thank you for being a light.

R.I.P. Mickey.


dave

Mickey was part of the "soul" of the 'campfire.

May our Lord rest his soul.

Wow.

All I can say is we are diminished.

Mickey has left the range.

But I know more than a few critters are welcoming him right now.

We should strive to be as good a person as Mickey was. That would be the way to honor him.

Damn. Hard to believe.

Heaven though, is a happier place about now!

Jeff

Whole buncha pups need a new Dad. He'll go straight to heaven just on how he treated dogs. RIP Mr. Coleman..

He will definitely be missed A true gentleman in so many ways.

RIP

His posts were always genuine and kind.

Prayers sent for the family and friends.

Godspeed, Mickey. Thoughts and prayers for those left behind.

Really makes me stop and wonder even more about the well-being of RobP now. Two friends from the Fire have now moved on to better skies.

Sure hope we hear from Rob soon. I already miss Mickey!!

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...flat/Number/9397796/gonew/1/Rob_P#UNREAD

You were a good man, you lived and died by what you believed, a rare quality these days. Having known you here on this board has made me a better man as well.


I know your happy but my sadness is for me not you. So long Mickey, give the man a fist bump for me!

A real shame. RIP Mickey!
The world is a poorer place without him.

Today Mickey heard the words "Well done my good and faithful servant" from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What a wonderful day for him it is.

Fly upward Mickey...time to fly home.

May you rest in peace with Our Lord.

May your family find peace in your passing on to His side.

Amen.

Wow! Truely bad news. What a great man!

Lived like a gentleman and went out with dignity instead of interjecting his woe's into every conversation that came down the pike.

Some might try and learn from his example.

RIP M Coleman

God speed Mickey! RIP Brother!

So sorry to hear this news. The campfire is a lesser place without Mickey. As others have said, he was a true gentleman here.

So very very true!

Michael said that he went peacefully in his sleep, no pain, no suffering.

I told him that many here deeply loved him, will honestly miss him, and look forward to seeing him again.

Michael said that, that means a lot to them, and to thank you all for the very kind thoughts.

Family is reading this thread.

Terrible news,..

I always admired the way Mickey took care of those dogs. He was truly a kind hearted human being.

Oh my God. Way too young and he had a lot more life to live. Prayers to his family.

I will miss his posts. I already have been missing his smithing.

Micky was a great guy; very sad for us & his family but Thanks be to God he is with his Savior.

Loosing Mickey is a big blow to everyone here. My thoughts are with his family.

Sad loss for sure

Sad news. May he rest in peace. Condolences to Mickey's family and friends.

Butch,

thanks for letting us know...

this just plain sucks....Prayers for Mickey and his family during this difficult time...

Mickey, if you read this, may God be with you and your wife thru this...I pray the pain is little...and praying even harder for a reversal and recovery...

none of us are ready to say goodbye...

but if that comes to pass, thank you so much for all that you have given and shared with the campfire membership...

you are truly one of the Giants among the good guys around here...

God Bless and may he be with you...

RIP Mickey!
great guy with a lot to share and wasn't hesitant to share what he knew. Helped me a ton when I tried my hand at insurance.
Will be missed but also well remembered.
Condolences, thoughts and prayers for the family and all affected.

Kique

I didn't know Mickey except from the 'fire, but I'm going to miss him. This place and certainly the planet, could use a few more Mickey Colemans.

That is a shame. I will miss him, he was a true Christian gentleman.

RIP Mickey and prayers for his family. I enjoyed his posts here and learned some good 'smith tricks.

Godspeed Mickey

Our loss , Heaven's gain


Mike

Very sorry to hear this. RIP,enjoyed the talks

Hate to hear this. Prayers

This is a shock; RIP Mickey.

Thanks, Butch...

For passing this on.
Like most here, I'm gonna miss seeing Mickey's posts...

A truly great guy, he is missed.

RIP

Prayers for family, RIP

I'm very sad to hear of this. Godspeed, Mickey.

Definitely prayers for his family in this sad time. I wasn't lucky enough to know him except via the campfire, but he was one that had nothing but respect from me.

Thoughts and prayers to the family. Very sad news, Mickey always struck me as a true gentleman and someone everyone should strive to be like, as a Christian and a person.

I don't have the words to express how much I hate to hear of Mickey's passing.

I know that he is in a far better place, but I hate to think of the campfire without him around.

When I read the title of this thread my heart almost stopped,

Damn, just Damn........RIP my fiend.

Very shocking and sad news indeed..I did not know Mr Coleman beyond the Fire, but his kind nature was evident..

Does anybody know whats happening to his beloved dogs? I will gladly chip in something towards any rehoming effort organised here on the 'Fire?

Wow, what a shame. Enjoy Christmas sitting at the big table this year Mickey. We will miss your stories, humor, and easy going personality around here.

RIP Mickey

I don't think I saw Mr. Coleman write a negative word. He seemed to be one of the real good guys here at the Campfire. Well liked and loved by many.

My condolences to his family and friends.

RIP & Godspeed Mickey.

Mickey will be missed here.

He gave me 100 pieces of new 8 MM Rem Mag Brass and payed the S&H and refused a refund. The kind of guy who would be first in line to help anyone and save a old Dog with no home. RIP Mic

Thoughts and prayers to the family.

RIP Mickey!

RIP Mr Coleman.... Truly sad news, however, he is at home in heaven now.

Prayers for his family....

Sad, sad news....

I want to add to the many condolences to Mickeys family. Although I am not a real active visitor to the Campfire I was sure able to judge what a fine gentleman he was. This world lost a good one but Heaven is an even better place now.

Such a shame the goods guy leave us way too early.

WOW, I am stunned.... I will be praying for Mrs. Coleman and thier whole family at this terrible time of loss.

This link speaks volumes about the man and his family...

Posted already, but I'll post it again.

http://www.hopeinspiredministries.org/

DF

Site slow to respond, probably overwhelmed by the number of hits.

DF

The Irish say:

If you want to be happy for a day, get drunk.

If you want to be happy for years, get married.

If you want to be happy all your life, get close friends.

Here's to ya, Mick. From all your close friends...

A very nice man, always kind and considerate.
Mickey will be missed.

God rest his soul.

Just got off the phone with Mickey's son Mike. I had texted a little with Mickey about 6 last night. He was a wonderfully kind, gentle man...a consummate craftsman of the art of the accurate rifle. Just one of the nicest men I've ever had the privilege to call a friend. His deep love for his dogs, and theirs for him....three of which he got from me...said a lot about him.
RIP amigo.

I believe the family are trying to adopt out his precious puppies.

Sorry to hear this news. I hope heaven is nothing but one hole groups.

I'm So sorry to hear this. I enjoyed his posts. He will be missed. RIP Mickey

Mickey, honored to know you through the fire. Rest in peace and blessings to your wife and family.

So sorry to hear this !

Damn....never heard a discouraging word about Mick....


Damn....

Especially, sorry for your loss Steve. I know you two were close. That was even more apparent when Buddy popped up with no home!!

Nice to hear from you!!

David

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2865649&fh_id=12627

Damn - I'll miss Mickey and his posts.

Never got to meet him and only conversed here via the fire and PM's.

Just damn...

What a kick in the guts we have lost a true gentleman.Godspeed Mickey.

I hope Im wrong about this whole afterlife deal...Mickey has a lot of dogs waiting for him...

Rest in peace Mickey.

RIP, we lost a good one.

MM

Prayers sent from the middle of the woods. Liked the gentleman the first time I read one of his posts; always straight forward and never a foul utterance. May the lord be with his family and friends.

Rip Mickey. You were a gentleman on the fire.

Godspeed Mickey

I am so sorry to hear this, I always enjoyed Mickey's posts here.

Rest in peace sir.

Tears as i write this. God Bless Mickey. kept saying i needed to get back up there and visit him. prayers for the family.

Gone are the Good. RIP Mickey

Very sad news. May he rest in peace.

This bunch doesn't agree on much, but it's obvious we can all agree Mickey was a fine man. And I think Mickey would be the first to give the credit to Jesus Christ for his character, and his character pointed back to Him.

Condolences to those he left behind.

RIP, Mickey....

Shocked to read this; had no idea he was I'll. but I perceive he needs no pity from any and Steve_NO, it's also very good to "see you" here again.

Rest in peace Mickey. My condolences to your family.

RIP Mickey, I will miss you so very much....

So sorry for his family and ours. The world has lost one of its better men. RIP Mickey.

Wow, You just never know.... RIP Mickey, you'll be missed.

This sucks. Lost a good man.

Someone needs to tell Les, they were friends.

RIP

Very sad news. RIP Mickey.

Rest Easy In the Arms of Our Lord, Friend Mickey.

Karen and I will be praying for your beautiful soul and lighting a forest fire of Prayer Candles during Mass.

We'll be BSing again in a few years, my old friend.

Steve

So sad to hear of Mickeys passing. Wonderful man.

I hope so, to let them know how much he meant to so many folks, most that he never met in person. Says alot about a person. May that give them some comfort.

I have to believe if he touched this many folks on the internet then it was 100x in person.

Funny how the quiet ones have the greatest impact.

No coincidence that we never saw Mr Coleman involved in any of the posts that attacked folks on here. Never a bad word I ever saw.

Well put fellas. Was a kind man. Only met one time but he was always very helpful on many projects.

I'm still in disbelief. The last we'd spoken, I wrangled him into accepting a BBQ lunch on me whenever I got to Montgomery next.

A special man, who'll be greatly missed.

FC

Amen. I know his first stop was rainbow bridge. Rest in peace kind sir.

feel like I been kicked in groin

I'm gonna miss him

he was one of the guys on my bucket list to meet.

That is true--he is reunited with the pups that went ahead.

Been at the fire a long time and Micky has been around as long as I can remember. Damned fine man and a damned shame.

Very sad news, RIP

Feels like I lost an Uncle that kept in touch here on line.

A reminder for me to tell folks how much they mean while I have the chance.

I just read this and am very sad. There are not enough nice people in the world. R.I.P. Mickey.

mike r

I never had a chance to meet him, but thought I knew him, a lot from our mutual love of dogs. His love of dogs says a lot about him as a man. I did have a chance to exchange emails now and then about dogs.
Like most on here, it is a personal loss. For all the faults of the campfire and some of the residents, to get acquainted with people like Micky in various states is worth oh so much.
Via Con Dios Mickey.

Very sad news. Mickey was a good 'smith and an even better human being. He will be missed.

So sorry to read the news.

Really sad to hear and will be dearly missed... he was one of of a very few anchors on this site... Rest in peace Mickey!

Phil

So sorry to read this, I had spoken to Mickey about building me a rifle a few years ago, and when he announced he was getting out of the business I regretted not having Mickey build me a rifle.

I always tried to take time to read posts he made, enjoyed his gardening and life's stories, his dogs, his gentleman writings and admire his demeaner and love for God. I doubt Mickey had ever written ill of anyone, he just didn't seem the sort.

God bless the Coleman family

Allen

MAY HE FOREVER REST IN PEACE IN GODS LOVING ARMS.GREAT MAN AND A BIG LOSS FOR HUMANITY IN GENERAL.ALWAYS A TRUE SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN.CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.

A very fine gentleman has moved on.

Prayers to his family.

MAY HE FOREVER REST IN PEACE IN GODS LOVING ARMS.GREAT MAN AND A BIG LOSS FOR HUMANITY IN GENERAL.ALWAYS A TRUE SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN.CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.

Rest In Peace, Mickey. You were one of the great ones. We could use more like you around this place instead of one less.

Sorry to hear about that especially at this time of the year. May Mickey RIP.

I guess most of us have favorite hymns. Mine is "Rock of Ages" so I will sing it for Mickey.

He will be greatly missed here and probably more so at home but I rejoice in the fact that he is with our Savior forever more.

This is really awful news. The man was a class act and I will remember his subtle sense of humor. RIP

He'll have a pack waiting for him', including that big dumb lab Buddy we brought home from Pat's camp. Mickey purely loved that dog...when he called me a few months ago to tell me Buddy got crosswise with a pickup, he was in tears. Buddy will be all over him.

Well, this is a shame...very sorry to hear it...God rest his soul.

Damn, I am deeply saddened. I bought my first AI from him, that he had built for himself, in 2005. Had a nice visit at his place. I used to it kill my only buck this year.

Hard to believe.

I look forward to spending Christmas with Jesus. That other Mickey has beat me to it. " I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to prepare a place fore you I will come again to receive you unto me." Hey Mr Coleman if you can hear, tell Him I'm ready when He is. MC

Steve, I remember the day you brought Buddy to Mickey's place. Doesn't seem long ago. Mickey built over a dozen rifles for me, and I watched him build every one of them. Learned a lot from him, and I'll miss him greatly.

Sad news. RIP Mickey. We lost a very good one today....

RIP Mickey

Perhaps in a few days we should have a separate thread with some of Mickey's work. A celebration of what he enjoyed doing and how he shared it with the rest of us.

So sad to hear this. He was a good man.
God bless him.

R.I.P Mickey. This place will be a little less cheerful from now on.
Hope all of his pups will find good homes.

dangit.....

Sad news. I always enjoyed his posts. R.I.p Mickey.

I hope this thread runs TWICE as long as the pointless one rambling on about TRH's absence and TAK's creds.

Poignant +P...........

damn. was hoping somehow i misunderstood when i read the title...
what a good man, we need more of those, not less.

RIP Mickey, that's a big ol' hole you left on the other side of the 'fire here. We'll keep your spot warm though it won't get filled.

Prayers
He will be greatly missed
RIP Mickey

I didn't get to know Mickey in my short time here at the fire, but I read many of his posts and was struck both by his wisdom, and his kind approach to people. It is my loss that I didn't get to meet or correspond with him. It is obvious the love and respect that you guys have for him, and that is really something special.

RIP Mickey.

I just talked to him yesterday........

I was fortunate enough to meet Mr. Mickey 20 yrs ago during my first benchrest match. We kept in touch over the years since I use to deer hunt in Selma.

his personality displayed on the campfire was the same in person ... at true gentleman who took the time to help others and never had anything negative to say

sad day indeed , RIP sir

RIP Sir, He was a fine Southern Gentleman.

The Fire is a little dimmer now. R.I.P. Mickey it was easy to tell he was a good man. So sad.

He came off as a true gentleman on here. RIP Mickey. Prayers for his family.

Great memories. My daughter with Rags at Mickey's place a few years ago. Her first rifle by Mickey, a 7-08AI.

This^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I only knew him from here but feel a tremendous loss. Not a nicer guy out there. May he RIP. I know he is in heaven now. Our loss is the Lords gain.

This thread is a testament to Mickey and the wonderful person he was. He touched a lot of us with his gentle spirit and kind heart. I was in shock when I first posted and just could not say much at all. Mickey my friend you will be missed but I know in my heart you are in a much better place!

I will miss him, and cherish the memory of the couple of phone conversations we had.

I never met the man except on here--he seemend such a nice man--I feel a such a sense of loss.

R.I.P. Mickey--Godspeed you home!

He's with the Lord. I'm sure the hummingbirds are at his feeder this very minute. You were a good man, Mickey.

RIP Mickey..... God bless your loved ones...

Oh man, I was just really getting to know Mickey. I went to his place a while back when tragedy unexpectedly brought me to Greenville. I was hoping to go see him this weekend if he was feeling better. I had a Christmas present for him. Damn, just damn.

The world could use a million or so Mickeys.

One of the true good ones. RIP Mickey

Never had a bad word to say about anyone. Always set a fine example that all should follow.

He will be missed.

I doubt if we see another one like him anytime soon, if ever.

Fly on to the Heavens Mickey, you've earned it Sir.

Godspeed and Prayer sent to the Family.

Gunner

Does not seem fair to be posting yesterday and left us today.

He is now conversing with all the great rifleman who have also passed before him. No doubt discussing the .270 with JOC.

Doc

Damn. God gets a good one to welcome home tonight. RIP Mickey.

Just got on here and read this.

Did some gun stuff with him and would have liked to have met him in person.
Darn! we lost a good member and the LORD got a good gunsmith and a believer.

He will be missed.

A quote from Lonesome Dove when they buried Deets seems right for Mickey.

"Never shirked a task, cheerful in all weathers"

Never met Mickey, or called him, but he was as unfailingly polite, thoughtful and generous on the open forum as he was in private messages.

As many have said, not an unkind word, or a dispute, just good cheer, good sense, and a big heart.

He added much, and took away nothing.

Go with God, friend Mickey!

Sycamore

Indeed he was a gentle man.

I most remember Mickey's statements of faith; not verbatim quotes but the meaning his words carried. He was certain of eternity. And he was certain of his personal relationship with God. For many of us there comes a singular time when we are convinced beyond doubt of the existence of a Creator. If Mickey did not have this experience I would be greatly surprised. With such an understanding the fear of physical death is diminished and the hope of eternal life is realized. And now Mickey has stepped across that divide. Jesus said "None comes to the Father except through me". Mickey was no exception. And now he has his reward. Will you?

Although I never met Mickey personally I believe I can say, just based on reading his posts here at the Campfire, that the world has lost a good man. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and his friends. RIP Mickey.

Sad day for the family and his family here. I don't post much but lurk everyday. I could tell he was a good man from his posts. As was said before many times, he will be missed.

God Bless Mickey you will be missed but not forgotten.

Steve,
Missed you on the forum. Hope all is well with you.

Sad to hear......RIP 24hr member Mickey Coleman.

RIP. Prayers for his family.

^

Very kind southern gentleman. I was going to visit him in early January. I will mis him and his unique wit and humor. RIP Mickey.

That, I whole heartily believe. Damn the luck.

Sad to hear, he was a fine gentleman and a talented Gunsmith, RIP

For You Mickey.

O Holy Night: David Phelps

This is horrible news, sincere prayers for him and family. He will be GREATLY missed, there is a big hole in the board and in my heart.

R.I.P Brother and bask in the Glory of the Lord.

I always enjoyed his posts. He was always the Gentelman. I never met him but feel like I lost a friend. I will miss him. Rest in peace Mickey Coleman. Prayers are said for his family and friends. I'm sure his four legged friends already wonder where he is. God speed.

Bob

Dam. Mickey was a good guy, never met him but chatted on the phone a time or two. May he RIP, prayers to his family.

What a shock. I had no idea. He was just a rock here. Like a warm woodstove, a comfortable place, he put everyone at peace.

In honor of his memory, we can all do a lot better. He was a fine example in every way.

Sad, sad news indeed...

We will miss you Mickey. Prayers for the family from N.C.

Indeed. I remember sitting with him last summer on his front porch, the fan going and his dogs laying around. We were talking about life and solving the world's problems. He said to me "I am totally content, happy to have given up gunsmithing and happy to be with my dogs. If I'm called home tomorrow, I'm ready. My only concern would be who would take care of my dogs."

Wish the pics on this link worked!


http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/840752/1

Mickey was a very cordial host and a good time was had by all.



Mike

I first met Mickey about 25 years ago, and he gave me my first lessons in benchrest shooting--of course with one of the rifles he built. Didn't get to see him as often as it would have been good to since, but did see him now and then--and traded books and smoked pecans. He hinted he wasn't feeling well within the past year or two, but didn't let on that it was anything serious.

Will miss you, for sure.

I just saw this post. I am truly sad to hear this. I never met Mickey, but he sounded like he had a heart of gold. May God bless you Mickey, you will be missed.

talked with him on the phone a few times, via pm a whole lot.....he definitely leaves a big hole......

This sucks. RIP Mickey. Prayers for the family.

His son was a pastor and he was so proud of him. I think he was a good and Godly man and I'll miss him. There are a bunch of sad animals around his home today. powdr

Yes sir.

Very nice Badger, thanks for that.

Prayers for the family. I always enjoyed reading what he had to say.

I'm shocked and sadden by this news! Damn it, he was the best member here. R.I.P Mickey, you can now rejoin all of your lost 4 legged friends.

RIP Mickey.
His words and demeanor showed a man at peace with his life and his Lord.
The 'fire is a little dimmer today.

I'm gonna miss Mickey. He had a great sense of humor and was a font of knowledge.

God bless him & his family!

Terrible news, but I will always take pleasure in the fact that I was his favourite.
RIP Mickey.

Very sorry to hear this. From his posts, I was hoping to meet him some day.

Just got home from work and saw this...

R.I.P. Mickey...

found this picture of Mickey with a 98 action Roberts he built for me last year....a good likeness



never without that War Damn Eagles cap

I remember the day you posted that picture. I cursed the War Eagle hat.... BUT never the man wearing it!

here's old buddy, lying in Mickey's recliner worshiping him while he worked

I'm jealous! Woulda loved to go Home and left Mickey here to bless the 'Fire in his usual way.

Can't imagine Mickey posting anything in poor taste or mean-spirited � such as, for example, slurs on family and family situations, and physical infirmities.

We're all expendable � Mickey one of the least so.

...Damn, i hate to hear that

Sad news... Mickey I know your now resting in Gods hands!

One of my favorites. Mickey Coleman rest in peace sir.

Wow, I'm very sorry to hear this. Prayers sent for Mickey's family.

my thoughts exactly, prayers for those left behind.

norm

I didn't know him except through comments he made on the fire. I wish I had the opportunity to know him in person. We had lots in common. He has left a big hole to fill and will surely be missed.

Not to get off subject but what is good or bad about the war eagle thing?

Yes he did.
Amen

You'd be hard pressed to find a finer gentlemen who ever graced the Campfire.

RIP

Rest In Peace, Mickey.

godspeed sir

Rest in Peace Mickey we'll sure miss you ..

Mike

the world is a lesser place with Mickey's passing.
never would have guessed it was so serious from his last post.
via con Dios

Auburn hatin'

Thank you, Mickey. It's truly been our privilege.

Godspeed.

Man oh man...... he was a true measure of a man. Thank you Lord for him.

You can bet you bottom dollar he went to heaven a shout'in....

So sorry to hear of this. We all lost one of the best.

Yeah let's not get off-subject please!

Nothing good or bad...we are simply roasting a very very good friend and the spirit that lived through the magic of the fire!! Were it me I would have on a Carolina hat with someone giving me grief!

So in that same spirit and for this moment. War Damn Eagle!!! That one's for you brother Mic!!!

Mickey Coleman. He defined the word "Gentleman". Rest with the Angels and play with your dogs. Sadness here.

The fact that he is and will be missed by so many, including myself, that never had the opportunity to meet him, is a fine testament to a great man. Godspeed, Sir.

I have not read everyone's posts and by now there is probably nothing left to be said, but it will ease my heart to wish him safe passage to the glory land. R.I.P. Sure.

Wow. Rest well Mickey.

When I saw the heading I thought " there is no way" but sadly, I guess it is.

We are diminished. Seemed to be perpetually cheerful.

RIP

Man,logged in to see this. RIP Mickey.

Very sad news.

Shameful

I agree.

butchlambert1;
Please convey my condolences to the family and friends left behind. My thoughts and prayers are with them.

A true gentleman has left our midst and I'll miss him.

Dwayne

Very sad news. Condolences to his family and friends. I only ever had one private conversation with Mickey and I believe he politely told me I was full of schit. I always considered that somewhat of a compliment. RIP brother.

Nice old guy, he brought a lot of positive to this forum, always kept it with class.

RIP

Mickey was always one of the good guys. He'll be missed a great deal - my heart goes out to his family and friends....

A sad loss indeed. God's speed Mickey, and rest in peace.

Never met Mickey but have PM'd him thru the years about rifle builds..Was always great to chat with, wish i'd had him plumb a rifle for me.

Sad news, I hope his beloved dogs have a good care taker.

He was a great guy, RIP

Sad to hear that he's gone.

R.I.P.

RIP Mickey.

Sad.

I was looking for his comments towards some of you fellows that have lost dogs recently, seemed Mickey had a huge place in his heart for dogs and it always warmed my heart to see him wear his heart out on his sleeve when it came to discussing our four legged friends.

Never a harsh word, you're a fine man and will be missed by so many, thank you for being you.

Rest In Peace.

Sorry to hear a genuine down home good guy was lost.

I hope Mickey is surrounded by his beloved dogs and hummingbirds. A good man, for sure. He knew what life was about, and what was important. RIP.

I always read anything Mickey posted when I saw it. Really enjoyed his particular style of humor. Going to be tough not seeing him posting here anymore.
Bet his "babies" sure are missing him tonight.
Sincere condolences and prayers for comfort and strength to his family and all who loved him.

Sorry to learn of this! I always looked forward to his posts. Prayers will be said for his family and friends.

RIP Mickey.

Mickey was a true class act and one that will obviously be missed dearly by many.

May God bless him and all those whose life he touched.

People like Mickey are irreplaceable. He was one of a kind.
Like everyone on this forum, I will miss his posts.
Rest in peace Mickey.

We have lost a true gentleman from our midst. He is unreplaceable. Even though I never had the pleasure to meet him in person, we're both Alabama boys and I often felt we were kindred spirits. Some of the nicest, most thoughtful things I've ever seen put into words came from Mickey. I feel like a part of my heart has been torn out. Rest in Peace, Mickey. If there has ever been anyone that has been reunited with his dogs and met his Savior, I know it's you.


And may God comfort and bless your family.

Seemed like he was well prepared to meet his maker. Prayers for those he left behind.

Second piece of bad news today rest in peace Mickey.

The first piece of bad news a little after noon toda the wife's sister called telling her that their twenty-three-year-old nephew had hit black ice on I86 this morning and was killed instantly and that his fiance was in a Pocatello hospital in critical condition with a broken back and both legs broken.

Many of the posters on this site are .... lets just say "not class acts".

I never post on these types of posts but MC did in fact appear to be a really good guy.

I hope his family will see these posts.

He must have been a tough son of a gun, or have a high threshold of pain..posting one day and gone the next. R I P

God speed, Mickey. You will be missed.

Prayers for Mickey's family! I will miss his posting!

I found a couple of his first posts, you can tell by them what a fine person he was.

"Now that the cat's out of the bag let me comment on the choice of barrels and gunsmiths. All gunsmiths would like for y'all to think that we are wizards and the greatest thing since sliced bread but the truth is you can only fit, thread, chamber a barrel exactly. It's not magic.
The real secret is finding a good barrel. Cheaha got a good one but you get a high percentage of good barrels from Douglas. That's why I like them.

Now, for those who think the gunsmith is the secret to accuracy consider this: if this were the case then when Tony Boyer gets Dwight Scott to chamber up 20 barrels he should get 18 good ones.....right? It doesn't happen.
Sometimes he only gets one or two that will shoot to the level he needs and yet the same gunsmith chambered them all and has been doing Tony's work for years. Tony, himself, will tell you....barrels, barrels, barrels.

Now, don't read into this that the gunsmith is not important. He is but there a lot of good gunsmiths out there. Mike Bryant is great and a good friend. So is Billy Stevens but if you get a good gunsmith to install a barrel and it doesn't shoot like a world beater the sad truth is that it probably just doesn't have it.

No barrelmaker, gunsmith, shooter, handloader or anybody else can look at a barrel and tell if it will shoot. The only way to know is chamber it and shoot it.
Learn how to tune a barrel and you've got half the battle won.

It's good to find you guys. This looks like a good forum.
I especially like the forum that is not afraid to say out loud that they're Christians. I've been since 1980 and can recommend it without reservation."

"Will do Mistr.... Mickey!



Registered: 07/15/04
Posts: 13250
Loc: Greenville, AL
Quote:

Will do Mistr.... Mickey!





Thenkyewverymuch! We're going to have fun here, ain't we?

I still can't believe he's gone.

I really hate to hear this. He is a true gentleman and will be missed. I say is, and not was because I know Mickey is more alive now with the Lord than he ever was here on this earth.

We are diminished by his passing.

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for the years you granted to Mickey Coleman before taking him home. Thank you for allowing him to share his kindness and gentle spirit here on the Fire. Thank you for the kindness you placed in Mickey's heart to help and love so many dogs and pups....and even those that had been abandoned and left to die. May his life inspire others to do the same.

My heart is sad for those closest to him ..his wife, his children, grandchildren, close friends...and his "babies". Please send your Holy Spirit, the Great Comforter to be with them during this difficult time. I ask that you would provide comfort and peace and love. Please hear their cries and hold them close.

In your holy name,
Amen

Your 'husband' (Mark C.) could learn a valuable lesson from this; rather than complaining to everyone on a regular basis about his health problems ....

I'm sorry to hear of Mickey's passing.
Condolences to his friends and family.

Somehow, I think Mickey is helping take care of a couple of dogs that are waiting for me across the bridge.

That's the only good thing about this loss. My condolences to the family and his pooches.

Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.


Rest in peace Mickey.

George and Tina Sears

Mickey was fine gentlemen and set quite the example in his dialogue with others.
Condolences to his family.

There are a lot of macho guys and posers on this forum, but very few fine men.

Mickey was always a fine man in his posts here. Kind, gentle and wise.

Wish I could have known him in person as some here have.

There's a party going on in Heaven today!

RIP MC

I just logged on, and found this thread. RIP Mickey, and prayers to your family.


maddog

Stunned here. People like Mr. Coleman don't come along every day. He will be missed.
RIP.

Ernie

God Bless Mickey Coleman and His family

RIP MC!

My condolences to his family! -TomT

Quote from Fireball2 sums up my feelings

Mickey Coleman left a spot at the fire that can never be filled again. You will be missed, kind sir.

Prayers up for you and your family.

I'm shocked and sadden to hear this news,Mickey was an asset to the fire and the world we live in
Condolences to his family he will be missed

I will just remain near silent as I do not do well with this stuff at all. Those that know me know this well.

Unlike most of us here, to his eternal credit, Mickey was always a gentleman.

Very sad to hear this news today. We're all a bit richer for having had him here and the world is a bit poorer for his loss.

RIP, my dear friend. Was headed your way during Christmas break.

I was telling my wife last night of Mickey's passing and of course she didn't know who he was. I said "the .223AI that I have he's the gentleman that built it, it's the rifle that Mackenzie used to kill her first deer with three weeks ago".

It's funny to think how many memories he indirectly was involved in once you think about the rifles he has built for so many of us here on the Fire.

I think another will fall in Mickey's memory using that rifle this weekend.

My daughter holding the .223AI Mickey built for me and the one she used for her first deer that evening.

For those of us who had the pleasure of communicating with Mickey on a more personal level, we know first hand what a rock he was. The epitome of the southern gentleman. Rock solid in his religious beliefs, a friend of all dogs, a master gunsmith, and so many times the voice of reason around here.

I spoke to Mickey frequently, and could always count on him to ground me a bit and bring me back to what really mattered in life, and not focus on my own selfishness.

I worry about Mickey's family of dogs that he had taken in. I pray not only for Mickey, but for all of them as they go off to new homes.

Our little family here lost one of it's cornerstones. We are definitely a lesser people with Mick's passing. The gunsmithing community lost one if it's best, and here's to the hope that a new young punk with a gifted sense of Mickey's craft can step up and try to fill his shoes. It will be a tough and daunting task.

A bunch of us yahoos are getting together up in Blaine, Minnesota this Sunday. Hands will be shaked, backs will be slapped, and then glasses will be raised in solemn memory of one of the very best.

Rest in Peace, Mickey.

We should all be so lucky as to go home to meet our maker like you have-with a smile on your face, and joy in your heart.

Ditto..

I have dealt a few times with Mickey over the years and have found him to be, as 4ager said above, a TRUE gentleman.. Man, this seems to have been awful quick...

I'm so sorry and saddened to read about this today..

I have a feeling Mickey is saying this now:

Beautifully said.

Amen

He was a good guy. I hate to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family...

Sad to hear this.

I always enjoyed his post.

Just nice.

Prayers to the family, RIP Mickey!

I come here for a good time and to share special thoughts and happenings. Mickey was always there with positive posts and kind words. Every time we lose someone of his caliber, the campfire becomes less and less inviting. Though I didn't know him personally, I will honestly miss him. RIP and know that many, many good people will not be quite so complete.

I'm saddened to hear this news. I had some few dealings with him and he always impressed me with his integrity. A fine man who will be missed greatly. R.I.P.

Bad loss for sure.

Good ones go to quick.

Still struggling to wrap my brain around this.

The Lord has taken a good one to watch over us.

God Bless

RIP Mickey.

Prayers for Mickey and family sad news indeed.

Oh no. Rest in peace Mickey. I know better than to call him Mr. Coleman again. He corrected me quick while discussing a build years ago. He was a very fine fellow and will be missed.

RIP Mickey, I had no clue he was ill, I liked him alot, no BS would come from him, prayers sent!

RIP Mickey.

Truly a good man.

My heartfelt condolences to his family.

I am at a loss for words.

RIP Mickey Coleman.

Wow. Mickey was one of the few guys I paid attention to here. To me the campfire won't be the same. RIP Mickey

It's funny, but I always clicked on the threads he started, but seldom did more than just read them and the responses. I just knew that I'd find his thoughts and musings interesting. I clicked on the one he started Tuesday, saying he was headed back to the hospital - and was struck with a bit of a chill at the tone. You see, I'm an oncology nurse with a lot of hospice experience, and something in the way he expressed his feelings that he needed to be in the hospital, sent a silent message to me that he was indeed frightened, but that he had faith that it would be his best hope.

Last night, when I got home and read the thread that he'd passed on, my first thought was shock and I said: "Oh no." out loud. My wife asked me what was wrong and I was tearing up.

I've never met the man. I'd probably engaged him half a dozen times in the years I've participated here, but I can't say I've ever read a word he'd written that wasn't in some way a reflection of a kind soul, a "gentle" man and a big heart.

"Go Rest High, On That Mountain."

Dan

I just now noted about Mickeys passing and was shocked. Had seen his note about having to go back to the hospital but thought it was probably a routine thing. Only had direct contact with him once when I was having problems with the Campfire forums and he helped without complaint.

He will be sorely missed by all.

Jim

I caught that too, Dan, when I read his last post. I sure hated to open this one yesterday.

As well as a love for the rifle, Mickey and I shared a common interest in digging in the dirt. Years back I walked him through swapping a worn out Briggs & Stratton engine out for a fresh new Honda, on his Troybilt Roto-Tiller,...sent over copies of the service manual, and exchanged many PMs regarding the job. Subsequently we PM'd back and forth, noodling around on either metal or soil and seed. I never got to meet him, but the depth of affection and friendship that he always responded with just FLOORED me.

I've got a packet of Spaghetti and Butternut Squash seed that he sent over lying on the desk here in front of me,....and will be planting "Mickey's Patch" , this coming Spring.

I think he'd like that mode of remembrance.

GTC

Sad news indeed.

RIP Mickey. You will be missed.

Real sad to here of Mickeys passing.I don't post very often, but read the fire once or twice every day. Always enjoyed reading Mickeys posts, and everything being said about him came through each post he made. Wish I could have met him like many here did, but in a way feel as though I did just reading his posts.
May God bless his family at this time.

Prayers for Mickey and his family.

I always enjoyed his posts because he always seemed to enjoy sharing his knowledge. He will be missed. RIP

I have no other words than repeat these.....................

Vital point!

That joy can be so easily crushed.

The last time I spoke with him he had mentioned to me that he thought he was near the end. I told him that I would pray that the Lord would be merciful and take him in his sleep.
We will meet one sweet day, Mickey.

He was one of the classiest guys on here. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.

I don't post much here, but I always enjoyed reading his threads. He came across as a gentleman and he was always upbeat and good-humored.

RIP

Just logged in and seen this news. Dang it! RIP Mickey and prayers to your family.

"Mic" Coleman was a nice fella... and a true gentleman. His posts were excellent and to-the-point and he "dis'd" no one... ever.

The world is a lesser place without him in it... and I'm truly sorry to hear of his passing.

I'm really f'ing upset about this.

Mickey build my first custom rifle. RIP Mickey!

I believe the same Sakoluvr. May this song promote healing and hope as survivors grieve Mickey's passing. May it provide strength for those who are left to deal with the everyday tasks at home and the care of his "pups".

May I also borrow them.

One of the good guys too soon gone. Life is fragile. Rest in Peace Mickey.

Does anyone know how young he was?

I am sorry/stunned to hear of Micks passing. Prayers for his family are lifted from my house. A glass will be raised later.

BP...

76 per his Obit.

Very sorry to read this today.

Mickey was a class act of the first order.

Thanks.

Mickey reminds me of a poem title I saw once:

"There are men too gentle to live among wolves".

Ain't no wolves around him now.

R.I.P. Mickey.

RIP, seemed like a heck of a good guy.

Agreed

+1 spot on

Damn...just damn. RIP Mickey

Not to be cynical about Mickey's death but he pulled us all together in his usual way. He also brought back to the Fire a lot of good people who have been missed by their absence.

God bless and Merry Christmas Mickey!!

Life is short with no guarantees.Mickey was a Gentleman first class.Learn from his passing and live life to its fullest and be the best man you can be.RIP brother.You are at Gods side now so no more can sickness or pain bother you.Huntz

Wish I'd been as wise as Mickey was.

I've tried to reason with people whom I thought that I could reason with � tried to inform people whom I thought would be interested in the information. But too many wanted to argue, scold, or "correct" instead of discussing or learning.

Mickey just smiled and kept his thoughts inside his head. I shoulda done likewise.

Let's leave this thread in Mickey memory only. To the family of Mickey's: When the time is right, post some pictures of Micky's four legged Kids so we can find proper homes for them. Thanks.

I'll always remember Mickey for the way he always treated everyone as a gentleman/lady. Not because they were, but because he was.....

Never met Mickey but did trade PMs a few times and I liked him very much. He was a true gentlemen and this place lost a good friend.

RIP Mickey. He just seemed so nice. Pm'd him about religion many times and he always shot from the hip. Very very good man. God bless him.

Ya think you could just let this be about the passing of a good man. For Krist sake.

Seems to be a positive testament to Mickeys character to me and nothing more.

RS, you miss this?

no did not miss them.BOTH ARE COMPLIMENTS TO MICKY just know where Ken is coming from. respect is there.

norm

Definitely one of the Good Guys. Rest peacefully Mickey.

Mickey, you will be missed Sir. Prayers sent for your family left behind and all who knew you.

I tip my glass to you Sir.

The 'Fire seems less bright tonight.

Norm
Sounds like the makings of a pity party to me.

From what I read in his posting here, he seemed like a most honorable gentleman. Condolences for his family.

The NE intersection of Wordsmith Way & Bitterness Blvd?

Guys, this thread if any should stay on topic..

I never got to meet Mickey or speak with him. It is my loss. I did pvt message him a few times, looking for some advice, when I had a son that decided he wanted to go to gun smithing school and again when he had graduated. Mickey was a class act and his help was very much appreciated.

I only talked to Mickey once but I could tell right away he was a great guy!

Prayers for his family

+10000

Thanks SandBilly, that was the point I was making.

Rest in Peace fine sir. Prayers to his family

Hated to hear this news.

Sad to hear. Never met him but spoke with him twice on the phone.

The first time he answered and I asked if Mr. Coleman was available. He said I suppose but if you are looking for me, please call me Mickey. Nice man.

His kindness and generosity knew no bounds.

Years ago I replied t a thread on grits than good grits were not to me found in my part of the country. About ten days later ten pounds of great grits showed up in the mail. I enjoyed every bite.

Indeed he was.

RIP Micky.

When I think of Mickey Coleman I recall a line from Psalm 25.

"Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on Thee."

A man of integrity and uprightness. Duly honored.

Christian, family man, artisan, friend.

His quality of character is rightly recognized and recalled among us.

Thanks for your example Mickey.

Rejoicing with you,
Jim

Truly a darker day for this news......my deepest condolences.

I just read the terrible news.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He seemed like such a wonderfully kind, and incredibly genuine man.

I will certainly miss his posts.

Good words, for a good man. Godspeed, Mr. Coleman.

Sad news indeed, he will be greatly missed.

I was told by a very wise person a long time ago that the impact a man had in this world was measured by the length of his funeral procession.

The fact that some members that have not been here in a while or just stopped posting have suddenly re-emerged to pay him homage is proof enough of that wise statement.

It is a dark day for the members here but for Mickey it is a new beginning and he is indeed in a better place.

Mickey chambered and fitted the last barrel I had done, I really enjoyed dealing with him.
The world would be a much better place with more like him.
Marc

This is so sad to learn. Well beyond his first class rifle work and helpful kindnesses, Mickey was an excellent man. Like the most noble of the canines he loved, Mickey gave little hint of the depth of his illness and pain - stoically and quietly went to his end. A wonderful Christian has gone to meet God.

Godspeed Mickey. See you later.

VERY sorry to hear of this.

RIP Mickey Coleman. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, will be sadly missed.

So sorry to hear this news. I never met Mickey, but always seemed like a true Southern gentleman.

Mickey was a man of faith and I have no doubts about where he is right now. RIP Mr. Coleman.

Mike

On my way for a last visit to Rachel's Glen where Mickey's ashes will be spread this afternoon.

I think a fitting send-off, at least from me, is I'll be taking every one of the rifles Mickey built for me to the range this weekend, and I'll be burning powder.

I am sure you will treasure those rifles as well

Very cool, Badger

What a great way to honor Mr. Coleman!

Rest in Peace Micky.

I like that Greg. If you don't mind I believe I will do the same with my garden. Mickey's Patch!!

Sorry to hear. He was a gentleman.

-Ken

I can send you some of that Butternut seed, if you want some.

lemme know.

GTC

Sorry to hear this, always enjoyed his posts especially when he'd talk about his dogs. RIP Mickey.

My family and I are setting up a monthly donation plan in "Memory of Mickey Coleman" to the Butler County Humane Society's "Second Chance Rescue Program". It is located in Greenville, Alabama where Mickey lived.

http://butlercountyalhumanesociety.org/secondchance.html

I am thinking Mickey would have approved

That's very sad news. I never got to meet Mickey but spoke with him on the phone several times when he was building my 280. Seemed like we'd spend a few minutes discussing specifics about the rifle and then another 30 minutes just chewing the fat. He was a fine man and a true gentleman. He'll be sorely missed.
See ya on the other side Mickey.
Prayers for his family and pups.

I got home a few minutes ago from Mickey's place. I am not a "religious" person per se, but I do believe in God, and that there is a heaven and hell. I'm pretty sure Mickey isn't in hell. I felt honored to be there, and I also saw some old friends and of course Dorothy and Mickey's children. Mickey's remains are scattered as per his wishes on his Rifle Range that he called Rachel's Glen, after his daughter.

Yes, dammit, I did get all choked up.

Mickey's son, Michael has found homes already for many of the dogs, and said he would contact me if there were some he couldn't rehome so I could post details on the Fire. The family has been keeping up with this thread and asked me to thank everyone for their sympathy and support.

I am glad you were able to go see Mickey's final wish fulfilled and visit with the family.

badger;
Thank you kindly for taking the time to update us.

Again my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends left behind.

Thanks again.

Dwayne

Yeah badger, thank you much... I appreciate knowing his dogs are being cared for.

He would too.

Ingwe, I agree, I also thought of Mickey's pack and hoped they will/would go to good homes.

Great idea Miss Lynn, Mick is smiling down on you.

RIP brother. You were always a true gentleman! Prayers to his family....

That's a great idea Miss Lynn, Mickey is smiling down on you.

I just checked in to the awful news of Mickey's passing. He was a kind, decent gentleman....and talented riflesmith. I'll miss him and his posts. The Campfire will burn a little dimmer without him, and Heaven a bit brighter. Godspeed Mickey, and condolences for his loved ones.
1D

We'll save his seat by the 'fire.

Agreed! Thanks Miss Lynn. Mickey's kindness lives on....

The last storm that came through knocked out my internet for three days. I just got it back and I find the sad news about Mickey Coleman. It is comforting to read everyone's kind thoughts. He was a fine gentleman.

I enjoyed Mickey's participation here on the 'Fire.
Prayers and best wishes to his family and friends.

Just now finding this out. I think everybody, and I mean everybody, liked the gentleman that was Mickey Coleman. I know I did.

He will truly be missed by many.....

Damn...I've been off line because of the house & moving...what a way to log back on to the fire & find this crap out...

R.I.P. Mickey...sure would have like to met you in person...

I hate to hear that. Prayers for Mickey's family.

Haven't been around for a couple days. And I just noticed the "Micky Coleman Memorial" thread.

I never met Micky, but for his contributions on this board. He appeared to be one of our finest gentlemen.

I am deeply saddened. I am sad that Micky shall miss out on so much more that life might have held for him. These forums shall be less for his passing.

RIP Micky!

RIP, Mickey...

Same. There is an online guest book at the funeral home. Comment there also.

Damn, haven't been on awhile and then this. My thoughts are with his family.

Wow..Mickey was a top notch gentleman. He built my rifle exactly a year ago. Fine shooter. He was one of the most humble, and friendly smiths I had ever had the pleasure of conversing with.

I'm sure he is finally singing his kings praises by now. A truely kind and warm soul that will be missed

Mickey's rifles didn't disappoint. Spent the morning at Riverbend Gun Club. Range time is always good for the soul. Today was special.

Nice looking range y'all have there.

I don't know how I missed this earlier. Mickey was one of the best guys here! RIP. Prayers for his family.

RIP Mickey and prayers for the family.

Just now seeing this...damn.

RIP Mickey.

Sad news. RIP Mr. Coleman. Ill have to dig out my rifle that he rebarreled that I bought off another member. Ill shoot it in honor of Mickey.

If everyone that had a gun worked on by Micky were to go out at midnight and fire a round in the air with said weapon (not a good idea due to the excessive amount of falling projectiles)
How many would be within earshot of the others?

I will be at a loss as to when to put my hummingbird feeder out this spring.

He was one of the few men that was probably as good as his dog(s)
thought he was.

I agree with you. A position to be desired, but hard to reach.

He did.

Damn! Sorry to hear of this! He was a great asset to the fire and his wisdom and experience will be sorely missed! Rest in peace..

Sorry to hear of this, as he was an obvious asset to this site, and the shooting community that we all are here. He was a good man, and will be remembered fondly by many of us who never even met him in person.

A champ. I'll toast to him tonight.

I'm saddened to learn of this. Few on the 'fire did I admire more, Mickey was a gentleman in the genuine sense. We are truly diminished.

1flier

R.I.P. Mickey! Darn good guy!

Been thinking for days about what to say since I heard the news about Mickey's passing..................All I can say is that I'm certain most of us here can only wish for the same amount of positive comments regarding the love, respect, and admiration when we pass that has been shown here on the fire.

Each day when I open this site up, I see some reference to Mickey, and I only hope that I could be the same person as he was. I never met Mickey, or talked with him, but I knew what a true Gentleman he was just by his posts...... never a discouraging word from him, instead, always a positive mood, wishing the best for his friends here.

RIP Mickey, many of us have learned a thing or two from you about being the best we can be......though it seems to be a rarity, I truly feel bad for those who did not benefit from your presence here. I'll miss you.

Just found this and I'm deeply saddened by Mickey's passing. Mickey walked me through my first custom. He patiently answered all of my stupid questions and gently steered me to what I really wanted not what I originally thought I wanted!! He told me to check out this forum called 24hourcampfire where a lot of nice people talk about guns, hunting and such. I think I joined that day.

Over the years I have always read anything Mickey posted and always enjoyed his kindness and wisdom.

R.I.P. Mickey, I will miss you

Mickeys passing is a great loss to all who knew him or followed his posts gentleman seems inadequate to describe a really good guy. When spring comes he will be in my thoughts as i put out the feeders to welcome his "little friends".

Well, I guess I should stop in more often. Just saw this due to the Memorial Thread.

There are guys who you never have to meet in person to know that they have a heart of Gold. Mickey was one of those kind of guys. The man loved dogs. He loved his family, and from what I could tell he loved his fellow man. He was the voice of reason and tolerance in more than one discussion here.

My condolences to his family. I hope they find small solace in the fact that he'll keep a campfire going till we all get there.

I'm going to miss reading his posts.

Alan

Never had the good fortune to meet the man, but what I saw of him here spoke volumes of who/what Mickey Coleman was.

RIP

Just seeing this and really hate it, prayers and condolences to Mrs. Dorothy and the family. God Bless.

Still doesn't seem real...

I was TIRED yesterday evening,after a 2 day marathon dismantling a big forklift,...
Poured a beer, turned on the devil box and when the Fire came up, mentally slipped and wondered what Mickey would have posted.

Sure miss him,
GTC

As do I..He would always PM me about this time of year and ask what veggie varieties I was planning for the upcoming spring gardens then exchange ideas.We are certainly diminished by his sudden passing.

ya know, I'll bet Mickey is looking down on us all, and missing not being able to log onto the Campfire Here...

I've always had a philosophy I developed working in the Hospital when I was in the Service...

" We all have a beginning and we all have an end... we have no control over either... just everything in between..."

I think of that and think of Mickey... (never met him either, just exchanged PMs with him...).. but I think of my saying/philosophy... Mickey may be gone from us...but I don't cry over it... " just control of everything in between" Mickey done good...real good...

we all should be half as lucky in life....

Here's too ya Mickey...ya may be gone from us, but it'll be a cold day in hell before ya are forgotten by this crowd...

A great truth there, Seafire...

I, too, never met Mickey, but always enjoyed reading his posts. He had lots of wisdom. I learned a lot about him, reading this thread, which just increased my admiration for who he was and what he accomplished in his life.

DF

As I said, we all should be so lucky...

No doubt about it, Mickey loved to work in his garden.

I was off the site for a bit and came back to see this. What a sad surprise. Sad loss.

Been a while for me, family issues, saw the memorial and did a search. I am saddened to read this news about Mr. Mickey, he built my 280 AI yrs ago. After many talks I felt like I had a true friend.

I was to have lunch with him in 2010 while I was deer hunting in Greenville , AL but never could work it out, what a mistake.

He will be greatly missed here.

Mickey always struck me as an Andy Griffith kinda fellow. My grandfather and an old gunsmith here that got me started are the same. The word I always came up with to describe them for others was "Genuine".
It's what you notice the first time you meet them. They are the people you want to be around when your life upside down or right side up. They give you nothing but offer you everything. A place to put your feet while your brain catches up.
Never really rattled by the useless stuff we carry. Always happy to chuckle at some tales of woe and offer a dry bit of wisdom to make you laugh at yourself. You just feel better being in their lives which is kinda' backasswards.

Cheers Mickey. Rip.

Didnt forget about ya Mickey. A lot going on down here. Mostly good, some not so. Miss PMing you my friend. Still got a lot of questions I need answered. But let the big guy know my faith still stands. God bless, til we meet again. 🙏

R.I.P. Mickey (don't call me Mr. Coleman)

He was always civil and willing to help. And he loved dogs.

Good ol Mickey RIP ..

Built me a spectacular shooting 22-250 coyote whacking rifle.

nice to see this thread this morning....

just going back a page or two, I read posts from Men that I also sure miss that you don't see on the campfire much anymore...

I just hope they have not passed like Mickey...

a lot of good people have come and gone on my 17 years of the campfire...

I am blessed to have been able to know them... some if only just on line... and many in person...

The campfire has been a blessing to experience even if it isn't the same place it use to be...

best people I've ever known, have come from the Campfire...

and since its the season.. Merry Christmas to ALL you bums... some of the best folks in the nation....

Agree, Merry Christmas John.

I didn’t know you, but many speak highly of you. RIP

My son’s Stiller predator actioned, 21” 7-08 barreled, McSwirly mountain rifle stocked rifle that you built for him when he was 12 yrs old is one of the finest rifles a man could carry. Thank you Mr Coleman. Connor has killed a lot of critters with it and the count increases often. I even get to sneak it out once in a while. RIP sir

I do miss Mickey.. Had a few conversations with him some years ago.. One time he called and asked for my help. He had a M70 in from a customer that he just couldn't get 'right'.. Mickey was nearly 99% a Remington man and asked if I'd take a look.. He shipped it up, (mostly feeding, ejection and a little general functioning issues) I fixed it quickly and sent it back... About two weeks later he gives me a call and relayed how happy the customer was with that rifle...

I was happy to help - Mickey was a very nice gentleman..

Every time I go thru Greenville I think of him.

Mickey was a real treasure.Chatted several times on the phone asking him gun questions.Always wanted to have him build me a rifle.I always waited in Spring for his Hummingbird report.Now when the Hummers come I think of him.

It has been seven years since he passed. I always enjoyed reading what he had to say.

I never met Mickey in person, but didnt have to to know he was a great man. We PMed about religion, or better, organized religion. I wasnt fond of it, still aint. He asked me if I believed. I said yes. He told me thats all thats needed. I worried about my salvation...sometimes I still do. Mickey said here, heres my number. Call me, id like to talk with you. I told him we're just strangers and id not feel comfortable. He said my names Mickey, yours? I said Todd. Good now, he said. We're friends. So I called him. We talked for a long while, him letting me know where his faith lies. And that I had no worries. My questions were just God reaching out to me to let me know Hes there for me, and loves me. It was much deeper than that, but that man made me feel like we knew each other forever. He comforted me with some deeply held issues. For that reason alone ill never forget him.

Amazing

Thats what Mickey was but he'd never accept or admit to it,, a very humble man.

A good man. And he loved hummers.
I remember when a hummingbird got clipped by the string/wire of a hanging planter out by the deck and KO'd its wing. I tried for several days to help that little bird regain it's footing and fly, but ultimately put it out of its misery.

Mickey PM'd several times with advice and instruction to help that bird. And he was distraught when it didn't make it--admonished me for giving up too soon. It had been three days.

He had that rare quality of being a grounded man with a decent measure of humanity for even the smallest things, literally.

The world needs more people like this. I’ve always believed that it’s a very small percentage of people that hold the decency of this world together.

I always enjoyed reading Mickey's posts. A true Southern gentleman. IIRC Steve No had him build a rifle for his daughter Gracie. I enjoyed reading about Steve raising his daughter to love the outdoors. I'll bet Gracie is married and raising a family by now. Does anyone know how they are doing?