FRIENDS have paid tribute to a father-of-two whose funeral procession was led by Western Power vans.
Tom Marcham, age 36, died suddenly on Tuesday, November 23 leaving behind son Harry, seven, and Esme, four.
Mr Marcham's family are now fundraising to give his two children the best Christmas possible - including presents they will give them from their dad.
Friends have been paying tribute to the former Chase student who worked at Western Power Hereford as a linesmen.
To pay tribute to him, his colleagues joined the funeral procession with Tom's van leading the way from his home in Tanhouse Lane, Malvern, to Worcester Crematorium on Monday.
Sister Laura Cale has shared the tribute she paid to him during his funeral which was packed full of his loved ones.
She said: "Tom, a father, a son, a nephew, a grandson, a friend and brother.
"The teacher, the star gazer, the gardener, the skater, the BMX’er, the prankster, the PlayStation gamer, the linesman, the hard worker, the class clown, the story teller, the know it all and the one who was the “annoyingly” the best at everything.
"That cheeky smile, that infectious laugh. The one to make everyone’s day.
"He was so incredibly loved."
Friends have also been sharing tributes with Abby Wilson writing: "Such a lovely guy. He will be missed by many. RIP Tom."
Hannah Leigh Biszewski-Gould said: "Such a beautiful tribute to my oldest friend, feel truly privileged to have been a part of it."
Thomas Baker wrote: "RIP Tom Such a kind chap and always had a good conversation whenever I saw you. You’ll be missed."
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John Hadley added: "Rip mate such a good guy."
Luci Woodward said: "We’re all heartbroken. Let’s make Harry & Esme’s Xmas" referring to the family's fundraising campaign to buy Christmas presents for his two children.
Mrs Cale, age 28, said they wanted to give his children the best Christmas possible but they were struggling with the funeral costs.
"As you can imagine the unexpected funeral costs has hit the family massively so close to Christmas along with the sudden loss of our beautiful Nana on Saturday, December 18.
"Any money we raise will go to buying the children Christmas presents that myself and their grandmother will be buying for them and will be explained to them that they are from their Daddy in heaven.
"And any money raised after Christmas will go towards birthday presents next year."
To donate, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/christmas-in-memory-of-tom.
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