GUITARIST Thomas Henry Hodson died at his home of Hillview Nursing Home aged 71.

A former resident of Hall Carr Road, Rawtenstall, Mr Hodson worked as a steeplejack, builder, painter and decorator.

He played guitar around Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Haslingden. As well as music, he enjoyed drawing and was a bit of a comedian, always enjoyed making people smile.

Mr Hodson leaves sons Andrew, Mark and Stuart and a daughter-in-law Helen, but was like a family member to everyone who knew him.

Joanne Elliot will be conducting a service at 2pm at the Chapel of Rest followed by cremation at Burnley Crematorium at 3pm. Flowers are welcome.

Funeral Director: Dawn Johnson for Fred Hamer.