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Post by JT on Nov 19, 2022 11:39:05 GMT
Hi Everybody
I have just been given the sad news by Nathan King of the Railway that John has recently passed away
I believe that he used to play for the Railway and the Six Bells, both in Billingshurst
Condolences to his family and friends at this sad news
JT
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Post by tommo III on Nov 19, 2022 12:24:40 GMT
I'm deeply saddened at the news of John's passing. I played in the same team as John in the 1980's and counted him as a very good mate. (Before that, John, me and Bill Phillips yo-yo'd between the Railway and the Six Bells.)John was a fashion icon, memorable for his shoulder-length hair, short jacket, drainpipes and winkle-picker shoes. Good player, too. I look back fondly to Saturday nights in the Railway when we would ply each other with Southern Comforts, I would drive there and Margo would have to drive home! We still exchanged Christmas cards every year. Deepest condolences to Maureen and family. Sleep well, fellow.  Clive and Margo. |
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Post by johnslee on Nov 19, 2022 22:51:40 GMT
Awful sad news on the passing of John. I only saw him in Horsham recently but never got chance to chat.
As Clive has said you could never mistake John Winkle Pickers, drainpipes and his hair . I've known John
a lot of years and played him many a time at the Railway back in the day.
A very steady left hooker on the table and a lovely man off it.
My condolences to Maureen and family.
R.I.P John.
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Post by tommo III on Nov 29, 2022 12:29:33 GMT
More news on John .....
He passed away on the 18th Nov, and Maureen is awaiting Coroner's report so no funeral details available yet.
When the time comes, "no flowers please and please don't wear black".
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Post by tommo III on Dec 7, 2022 17:15:36 GMT
Funeral details have now been released by Maureen for John:
11.30am on Thursday 22nd December at Worthing Crematorium (Findon).
Nibbles afterwards at the Railway, Billingshurst
As already stated, no flowers please and not to wear black.
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