Hundreds attend scaffolders funeral in Wandsworth

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Hundreds of people turned out for the funeral of a scaffolder who was killed in a motorbike accident in Wandsworth.

Jamie Jackson Hughes, 25, of Battersea died after his motorbike crashed into a car in East Hill, Wandsworth, two weeks ago.His funeral was held at St Anne’s Church, St Anne’s Hill in Wandsworth on Monday, October 24, and was attended by about 700 people.

The father of two was laid to rest at Wandsworth Cemetery in Magdalen Road.

A speech by his girlfriend Sam Cox was read out at the service by a friend.

She said: “He was loved by everyone, his death has touched so many people, especially myself, our children and his family.”

Brothers Martin Jackson Hughes and Reece Jackson Hughes also wrote speeches read out at the service.

Mr Jackson Hughes went to Southfields Community College and was a keen biker and car enthusiast.

A huge number of tributes from family and friends were left at the site of the accident, including flowers, letters and bottles of his favourite drink Jack Daniel’s.

Via: yourlocalguardian.co.uk

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