Motorbike convoy follows Andy Hirons to The Vale Crematorium

The Vale Crematorium overflowed as friends and family celebrated the life of Andy Hirons, who died after a BMW 120D crashed into two motorbikes in Pershore Lane in Spetchley, near Worcester, on August 15. 

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FARWELL: Andy Hirons had his funeral service at The Vale Crematorium. (Image: Newsquest) Dozens of bikers rode with the 53-year-old to the crematorium on Evesham Road today (Thursday) for a final time while former Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue colleagues lined the road.

The proud grandad and devoted husband was passionate about motorbikes and often participated in the annual Christmas Santa Run or raised funds with his old fire colleagues at Pebworth Fire Station.

HONOUR: A fire engine from Pebworth Fire Station attended the funeral. (Image: Newsquest) Alongside the motorbikes, a fire engine from Pebworth Fire Station paid tribute to Mr Hirons's firefighting days.

The fire service had also draped an HWFR flag over his coffin.

All had described the Evesham resident as the type of man who loved to laugh and could bring a smile to anyone's face. 

MISSED: Andy Hirons with his wife Tracey. (Image: Kim Walker) His daughter, Kim Walker, previously described her father as a man who loved life.

"He was loving life with plenty of new friends in this great biking community he was a part of," she said.

"He worked hard, was never ill and felt guilty if he didn't go to work as he knew it would make someone else's job harder.

A HWFR flag was draped over Mr Hirons coffin. (Image: Newsquest) "He was always thinking of others and gave his all to work, family and friends."

The family has requested that any donations be given to their GoFundMe page, which will go towards funeral costs and Midlands Air Ambulance. 

The father of three also previously worked as a farmer, a driver, in the security industry and became a "valued member of staff" at Unipart Honeybourne for 24 years.

Mr Hirons is survived by his wife Tracey, his three children, Stacey, Kim and Steven, and his three grandchildren, Marcie, Eloise and Noah.

Hundreds had gathered for the service. (Image: Newsquest) "It is heartbreaking to realise he will not get to watch them grow, as they loved him dearly. He was also a son, brother, uncle, cousin and in-law to many," added Mrs Walker.

"Andy was a complete family man first and a cherished friend and colleague to many, many people."

FUNDRAISER: Andy would always take part in the yearly Santa bike rides. (Image: Kim Walker) Andy was killed while riding his motorbike with a couple of friends while on his way to a bike meet in Worcester.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have seen the vehicles travelling before the crash.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact PC Danny Somner on 01905 973063 or email danny.somner@westmercia.police.uk.