hammer93 15,056 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I've just heard the sad news that big John Paterson has passed away at the age of 61 Big Jock was one of the original founders of the Kilmarnock teddy bears bus which I joined as a young lad at the age of 14, the big man was cruelly struck with kidney disease 20 odd years ago but he still made it to Ibrox in all weathers. The big man would have the bus rocking back in the day with his very own repertoire of songs, he will be sadly missed and my thoughts go out to his family. RIP BIG MAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 RIP, Jock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLYBOY50 1,638 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 sorry to hear this mate I remember a guy called big jock who ran the Kilmarnock bus used to meet him away from home quite a lot at European ties in places like Malta, Cyprus osasuna ect he was a good blue nose and a true gentleman. r.i.p big man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
julescotia 11,407 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 RIP Jock Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hammer93 15,056 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Just now, BILLYBOY50 said: sorry to hear this mate I remember a guy called big jock who ran the Kilmarnock bus used to meet him away from home quite a lot at European ties in places like Malta, Cyprus osasuna ect he was a good blue nose and a true gentleman. r.i.p big man. That would be him, the first season the bus was running they went to osasuna as the club's first European trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,791 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Sorry to hear that, sounds like he was a good man and Bear. Condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,714 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Sorry to hear. Condolences to those who have lost a friend or family member. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLYBOY50 1,638 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 yeah the osasuna game was in 1985 I'm sure but remember meeting him and a few of the boys off the bus in the square in aya nappa when we played famagusta had a right good sash bash that night. but as I said met him a good few times a larger than life character. sorry to hear of his passing thoughts are with his friends and family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLYBOY50 1,638 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I'm working up in Aberdeen just now and I'm just getting ready to go out for a pre match beer to celebrate my birthday today I will raise a glass to the big man gone too soon to absent friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer93 15,056 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 5 minutes ago, BILLYBOY50 said: I'm working up in Aberdeen just now and I'm just getting ready to go out for a pre match beer to celebrate my birthday today I will raise a glass to the big man gone too soon to absent friends. You do that bud and enjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,017 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Sad news, condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueboyG 5,238 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I used to travel in the Teddy Bears bus years ago with my BIL. He was a cracking guy, RIP big fella. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 R.I.P Jock Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,286 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Will raise a glass to a departed Bear. RIP Jock Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer93 15,056 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 8 minutes ago, BlueboyG said: I used to travel in the Teddy Bears bus years ago with my BIL. He was a cracking guy, RIP big fella. Who was your bil m8 if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueboyG 5,238 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 3 minutes ago, hammer93 said: Who was your bil m8 if you don't mind me asking? Pm sent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Always sad to hear of a fellow Bear passing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneva_ger 9,331 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 A glass of red raised this minute. RIP brother Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLYBOY50 1,638 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 although news of the big man's passing has saddened me I'm sure he wouldn't mind me getting pished he liked to party and start a sing song or two. I'm trying to think of his mucker with the glasses he was always with abroad but can't remember his name can you shed any light on it ? Hammer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,679 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 RIP Jock Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jintybear 8,536 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Another Bear taken far too early. RIP Jock Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Sad news Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnyLoyal 1,136 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Sad news RIP a good bear Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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