Tommy Hughes was well-known in native sports activities circles, most notably on the Eagle Sports activities Complicated.
Membership officers have described Tommy as a ‘legend’ after he handed away peacefully at house on 30 September.
90 yr previous performed soccer, Cricket And for Eagley because the age of 14, Tennis and the Membership even held a Tommy Hughes Day in June of this yr to rejoice his birthday.
Colin Whaley, President of the Eagle Membership Soccer Membership, stated: “He was an incredible man and a real legend within the truest sense of the phrase.
“He was one of many solely folks I do know who performed soccer, cricket and tennis for the membership.
“Till not too long ago he used to come back to the membership each single day after taking the bus to Blackburn Street.
“He got here to the cafe and went across the floor. He used to come back downstairs on Saturdays to observe cricket, tennis or soccer.
“He was instrumental in organising the soccer altering room together with a buddy of his.
“He all the time used to say ‘I’ve my sneakers when you want me on Saturday.
The previous foreman at Sedens was the late Jean’s beloved husband, Richmond, loving father to Karen and Howard. Grandfather and great-grandfather devoted to Thomas, Charles, Rebecca, Cody, Emily, Lexi, Tommy, Isla and Alexander.
He was additionally the loving father-in-law to Diane, Jennifer and Sue, a much-loved brother, uncle, and buddy to many.
Daughter Karen stated: “He was very family-oriented and sports-crazy too. He was an actual gentleman and was all about children and grandchildren.
“He was properly revered and cherished interacting with folks.”
Steve Dickinson of Bradshaw CC stated: “Tommy was an incredible native legend. Footballer, cricketer, household man, membership and only a good man. I bear in mind Tommy fielding at ‘foolish mid-on’, which was my first The opposite staff’s sport had grown on me, however watching the sport stroll round Bradshaw speaking about cricket usually. His passing is a superb loss to the realm’s sporting group.”
Mike Pollitt stated on social media: “Horrible information. Nice buddy I knew for the remainder of my life, sadly RIP Tommy will probably be missed. ,
Andy Hart stated: “Offended. Tommy was a correct native legend and an absolute gentleman. I bear in mind I performed my first senior cricket match on the age of 13 when Eagley and Tommy performed in that sport and sorted me Will miss him with nice unhappiness.”
The funeral service will happen on October 20 at 1 p.m. at Overdale West Chapel, adopted by a celebration of Tommy’s life at The Nest, Eagle Sports activities Complicated in Dunsker.