Bob Brookes: A great Brownhills man, sadly missed. Image Kindly supplied by Angela Kingston-Nash.

I was sad to report a couple of weeks ago the passing of Brownhills resident, angler and former Edward Rose welder Bob Brookes who had passed away aged 94 – this is just a reminder that Bob’s funeral will take place at St. James Church, Brownhills, starting at 12 noon tomorrow, Wednesday, 20th December 2017 followed by a service in streetly crematorium at 1pm.

Old friends and acquaintances will be most welcome.

Thanks to everyone for the warm memories and love they have shown for this great old Brownhills character: once again the warmth and kindness readers have shown has made me honoured and proud to curate this blog.

My condolences to all who knew and loved Bob. May he rest in peace.

Bob and friend Dave – a lovely image Kindly supplied by Patrician Coton, who worked at Edware Rose with Bob and took this photo on a reunion evening for the former factory staff.