Billy Peay gone

R I P Billy

I do cue repair for a lot of the better players around Dayton,Ohio. Billy was denitely one of a kind. He left me a message one time saying he and Brad and Mitch would be in Dayton that night to play in a tournament and he needed a tip. In the message he said "you know me, this is Billy or Cecil or Will or whatever name I am going by today." I did most of his work for lessons on my Gold Crown.I always felt I got way the best of that deal. A lot of his pals will be at a wedding this saturday and the stories of his road trips will be flowing with the drinks. Glad to have known you Cecil,rip.
 
Onbly got to know Billy from the BCAPL National 9-ball event we did in Louisveille in 2007 (?).

We lost our contract to have it in Vegas like the previous 2 years.

Only place we found was on Labor Day at the Executive West.

We would do the amateur 7' tables and also some 9' tables for the One Pocket and Banks events.

Billy came in as a player member.
He was a handful - because he really looked like a non-player.
But he played good.

He started as a lower ranked player and ended up getting moved up to a much higher category.

Afte he got the money, getting his picture was an episode!

I really kinda liked him and wish I could have known him better. He did not really fit into the 'amateur league' kind of mold - but he was one of the last of a kind.

I will miss him also. Marissa - thanks for the post earlier.

Mark Griffin
 
nichollss said:
Here is a picture of Cecil. He was a nice guy. We always tried to match up over the last 2 years and couldn't never be in the same place at once. We was talking at a tournament and Cecil said " I would like to play you some 9 ball, and then he said very sincerely, would u like to play me some 9 ball before I die? " I told him I would be honored to match up with him. The match never happened. RIP Cecil. I had the upmost respect for you and ur pool game.

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Wow, the name didn't ring a bell but I've met the guy in the picture. Seemed like too nice of a guy to be a road player.

RIP
 
RIP Billy....he was a nice man and very gentle. He had a knack for making folks like him on their first encounter.

Funny folks talk about Tom Ferry as him and Billy were a lot alike. I remember Tom telling me that he had "Will Pay", "stone trapped" and was gonna get the break and ball in hand from him. I think they played cheap and it was obvious they were both stalling and finally came to the conclusion after a little play with one another. Both honorable and good people. I'm sure they will get to match up again upstairs if they haven't already got the balls broke ;)
 
RIP.......

I've heard several stories over the years but never did get to see him play. He had been in the chat room several times over the last year watching some of the pool streams. I know that there is probably no chance, but is there any video of him playing?
 
Here's a couple of pics of Cecil and I out for dinner and he liked doing this almost as much as pool .LOL he was so funny such a great friend and he payed for dinner .He was the stone nuts for a friend .RIP CECIL
 

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Almost didn't recognize him without his bib overalls. Must be just his road cloths! Sorry you lost such a great friend. He was obviously lucky to have you as a friend as well!

Lyn
 
Those on this thread who stated that Bill Peay didn't look like a pool player were understating this fact by quite a bit. Not only were his glasses so thick that they could have been used for the Hubble telescope, they were even dirty when I saw him! No kidding, he obviously had one eye, and his good one was looking through what must have seemed like beef stew!

But man, could Will play! When I was hanging around the rack club I steered clear of him for sure. Turned out to be my loss, as I surely would have learned from playing him. I didn't know Billy that well, but he sure seemed like a decent fellow. It's always sad to hear of someone passing on. Billy Peay was one of the rarest of the rare and will never be duplicated.

RIP Mr. Peay and condolences to those who mourn for you.
 
I will miss you Billy Peay! I knew him as "Cecil" when I first started playing in my hometown Columbus, GA. He was always such a nice guy and very patient. Always a good person for advice and for someone to talk to. Rest in Peace.
 
Man that sucks. He always played strong in the bank tournaments around Louisville and from my experiences was always a standup guy who was willing to show the up and comers a thing or two.

Hands down, he is the most unlikely looking pool player I've met to date. You wouldn't think this guy could hit the broad side of a barn with those glasses.

RIP.
 
One of the last true road warriors that guy was built for action everything from the stroke to the eye malady he generated action. Nice guy and great player
 
Guess this note is really to the moderators of the forum. Can this thread be moved to or copied to the AZ Hall of Fame? Bill, Will, Billy, Cecil et al wouldn't know me if I was standing next to him (sadly). There are so many other people his life obviously touched to just let his memory slowly disappear. Even those whose pockets he lightened speak fondly of him.

Lyn
 
RIP My friend:____(

I first met Billy at Parkmoor billiards and bowl in Louisville Ky, I gave him the 8 and did win but I never found a more pleasant person to play and gamble with to this day! We would joke and shark each other for fun when the other was playing. Great sense of humor. Never a bad thing to say about anyone. Billy Concrete John and I would travel the south and do very well when Billy was not wanting to stop to eat.... lol We all lost an icon in our industry in Billy. By the way ... the win was a hard fought match. I was playing well then too. I will miss him. To his family in Georgia.... You are in my prayers. Mark Jarvis.
 
He missed one shot all weekend! Here is a little story. The first of three rounds our opponents ran out and beat us 50-13. The next round the opponents scratched on Cecil and Mitch. While Mitch is grabbing the cue out of the trap. His opponent looks over and sees Cecil shooting the balls hundred miles an hour. Mitch looks at him and calls for his attention. When the guy looks, Mitch says "Its all fun and games until the rabbit gets the gun". We beat them 50-2 that round and by the third player in the third round it was over. RIP
 

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