Crowds line street outside pub to pay tribute to 'one we'll never forget'

People lined the streets to pay their final respects to a much-loved member of the community.

People lined the streets to pay their final respects to a much-loved member of the community who died last month.

Phillip Ward, fondly known as 'Whikey', died last month and was remembered during a funeral procession through Pudsey on Thursday.

Mr Ward was a regular at the Pudsey Tavern, where he had been a daily visitor for nearly a decade.

The procession passed by the pub on Lowtown, where crowds gathered to clap as the hearse went by.

Phil Ward, also known as 'Whikey' (Image: Supplied)

Tributes flood in for 'one we'll never forget'

In a tribute posted on Facebook, the pub’s landlady said: "A very special moment for Whikey.

"Today, Whikey's funeral procession passed The Tavern, giving us the chance to stand outside and pay our respects as he made his final journey.

"It was a truly emotional moment, and one we'll never forget.

"Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop, stand and show their respect.

"Rest peacefully, Whikey.

"Forever remembered at The Tavern."

Many others shared their memories and condolences online.

One person wrote: "What a great send off for a wonderful man."

Another added: "What a great guy.

"Says it all when the pub was packed.

"R.I.P Whikey."