We have opened an online book of condolence for Gary Billings, 37, who has died.

The father, 37, went missing shortly after 1pm on Saturday, January 8 from the Whitmore Way area.

Essex Police have now confirmed they have located the body of a man that has tragically been identified as Gary Billings.

Mr Billings’ family members are now being supported by Essex Police officers.

People across Basildon and further afield have been paying tribute to Gary since the confirmation of the sad news. 

You can leave your own message using the tool at the bottom of this page. 

 

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Book of condolence for for Gary Billings

"We are opening an online book of condolence for Gary Billings, 37, who has passed away. Leave your messages here."

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From Katie Burton

Your message of condolence for GaryRIP Gary, you was always the life and soul of any room you entered, my thoughts go out to your family and friends at this sad time 😥♥️ May you rest in eternal peace xxx

From Daniel Dieu-de-Bellefontaine

Your message of condolence for GaryThank you for amazing memories.X

From Laura barker

Your message of condolence for GaryGal I’m so sorry u Was going through any kind of pain. My heart is with everyone effected by this and also with u Gary may tht heavens look after u now RIP x

From Craig Wall

Your message of condolence for GaryGary was one of the nicest geezers I've ever had a privilege to work with. I've been all round the country with him and never stopped laughing. He will be missed by so many people. My heart goes out to his family and I feel privileged to have the memories that I will keep forever. R.I.P Bro.

From Chris soper

Your message of condolence for GaryR.I.P Gary u r going to be sadly missed mate love to all the family

From Luke willcocks

Your message of condolence for GaryOh gal bro u was one bright lovely bloke cooked the most bestest bit off jerk I've had got many many memories off me u belf Dave and shamm and sonny will live them on forever sleep tight homie Ur at peice now give me mum a hugs and me brother one love bro see u the other side get a cold pint ready for us all 💔💔

From Leanne paul

Your message of condolence for GaryRip Gary taken far to young, I remember you from chalvedon days such a happy go lucky guy, you’ve touched the hearts of everyone rest easy now xxx

From Hannah Carter

Your message of condolence for GaryLove you gal xx going to miss you darling forever in my heart xx

From Claire

Your message of condolence for GaryR.I.p Gary fly high condolences to your family xx

From Jacey Clark

Your message of condolence for GaryRip Gary, its such a sad loss wish you knew how much of.a friend you was to so many and how much we all.loved ya x.fly high mate xx rest in perfect peace x we will miss the laughs and the banter we all have such wonderful memories ❤ x

From Jo Barber

Your message of condolence for GaryGary I never knew you personally, but my family did. And when my son says “you was one of the good ones” that’s enough for me, and also being a Hammers support. Rest easy now mate, God Bless you and your family.. xx

From Rob carter

Your message of condolence for GaryWell what can I can't believe you have gone mate 20 years of friendship holidays together doing moody asbestos jobs together can't believe I'm not gonna see that big nose of yours again totally gutted mate. Isla will be looked after I promise you that sleep tight gazza til we meet again love you always gal miss ya mate xxx

From Jessica white

Your message of condolence for GaryRip Gal you will be so missed by all. Always remember you with that cheeky smile. Gone far to soon my condolences to all your loved ones 🕊

From Rick sharp

Your message of condolence for GaryOh gazza.cant belive ya gone mate.lifes so different with out you.will never forget our quirky adventure from van in lock down to fun times at the shop.loved cooking and being with you mate.forever in our hearts.xxxx

From Dawn merrett

Your message of condolence for GaryI’ll miss you Gary.. u wasn’t my blood brother but you was my brother in every way. Love you

From mrs n reeves

Your message of condolence for Garytaken to soon fly high with the angles

From hayley

Your message of condolence for Garygaz , such sad sad news, your smile was the brightest sleep well at peace now 🤍 love to your family and your baby girl xx

From Claire Hipgrave

Your message of condolence for GaryYour going to be deeply missed by many, be the brightest star up there, thoughts to Claire and the family, rest in peace Gal xx

From Community contributor

Your message of condolence for GarySending all our love to your family and friends

From Kelly Britchford and Paul Harriette

Your message of condolence for GaryR. I. P. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED Gary you was a good friend, kind which make this so much harder to believe you are now gone Something that Never should off happened no words can describe the devastation and heart break especially for the family and now the hardest of all is your baby girl growing up without her beloved dad at any age Now is the to be praying for your family to get through this unbelievable time we will miss you Gary so much forever, and will always be in our hearts Good night my friend and rest peacefully R. I. P. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED

From eliza webb

Your message of condolence for Garysuch a funny man, gone too soon and will be missed by all Xx

From Rob?

Your message of condolence for GaryLost for words… RIP mukka… will be massively missed by us all… 😢😢😢 love ya mate.. till we meet again.. sleep tight mate ⚒

From Gemma ford

Your message of condolence for GaryOh Gary im just gutted that u wasbin so much pain and did not realise how much u are loved and treasured.You will forever be in my heart,so so many childhood and upwards memories, always bring a smile wherever you go. You will be truly missed, until we meet again RIP BEAUTIFUL SOUL XXX NIGHT NIGHT XXX

From Community contributor

Your message of condolence for GarySuch sad new r.i.p so sad love to family x

From Kirstie archbold

Your message of condolence for GaryR.i.p gary such a kind hearted lovely man. As you was in our childhood days. If only you new how loved you was and how everyone wanted to help. May you be a peace now. Can't emagine what your family are going through at this awful time. Thinking of them all especially your lil girl. Just heart breaking! May you be at peace now . Fly high gary❤

From Scarlett webb

Your message of condolence for GaryRest in peace Billings going to miss you , will always look out for your Isla ♥️

From Michael randall

Your message of condolence for GaryMay you rip Gary

From Teresa reid

Your message of condolence for Garysuch sad news I knew you when we all lived in Pitsea and saw you growing up with your sister and other brother such alovely lad always said hello and had a smile on his face o spoke to him on here a few months back not realising you owed the restaurant I had on my Facebook we had such a lovely chat about the time you lived in Pitsea about how your mum was and your sister. I’m just in shock that this has happened and you felt you had no other way of healing something that was going on in your head. my heart goes out to the family and his little girl who i could see how much he loved her in his picture RIP Gary o know your be sadly missed by so many people because you was such a nice, friendly, polite lad love hugs and healing goes to everybody that is feeling your loss ❤️🙏🏻❤️

From Tesha small

Your message of condolence for GaryBASILDON won't be the same without you. You truly will be missed by many... i'm gutted the whole family is. How can the drunken nights and summer bbqs at nats not ever have you there again. Hope your partying up there xxxxxx

From Stacie Blake

Your message of condolence for GaryStill in shock! Gal you was the funniest, cheekiest, fun loving guy. You drove me mad sometimes with your ways but I promise you Oaklie and I will always look after your Isla and Kezza ❤️ I pray you are in peace now and we will miss you dearly.

From Deeanne Stripe

Your message of condolence for GaryI didn't know you personally but you were a much loved friend of my daughter Debi. Thinking of your family, Daughter and friends and this sad time. May your soul now RIP 💔

From Sharon Hatch

Your message of condolence for GaryIf only you knew how much you were loved how many people tried to find you. How broken your family are right now without you. RIP Gary. Xx

From Chelsea

Your message of condolence for GaryRip Gary fly high my u be at peace now mate 😇😔

From Jodie Mcpherson

Your message of condolence for GarySleep tight mate, you’ll be missed by more people than you’ll ever know & you was so loved. A proper nice fella who always had a smile & never changed from back when we was all at school. Sending love to all your family, sleep tight mate xxx

From Community contributor

Your message of condolence for GaryR.i.p gary you was a good friend in school my foughts go to you and your family. family

From Zoe wittridge

Your message of condolence for GaryNow R.I.P.P Gary 💔missed and loved by so many

From Community contributor

Your message of condolence for GaryJust gutted 😞

From Claire WATERIDGE

Your message of condolence for GaryThe biggest smile , you ever did see 😁 the amount of love people have for you 💙

From Community contributor

Your message of condolence for GaryIt's such a shame such a young life has left this world I have known you for many years since we were at school and can't believe you are no longer here my friend we will see each other again one day and we can relax chat about the good times in our life's and have a drink sleep well my friend until we meet again

From stuart colley/huntley

Your message of condolence for GarySuch a great man u will be missed so much. Love to u and ur family x

From Leah Ware

Your message of condolence for GarySo sorry for the loss of Gal. I hope he is at peace now. He was lovely to grow up with at school and always smiling. Hasn’t seen him for many years, but always held a high opinion. Thoughts are with the family, friends and his daughter xx

From Michelle Pye

Your message of condolence for GaryGary, your smile could brighten up a room, now let it brighten up the sky, Fly high be there brightest star in the sky, gone far to soon, so saddened by this news, sending of love to your daughter and your family, 👼💙

From Leah Ware

Your message of condolence for GarySo sorry to hear this. Gal you were such fun at school and after. I hadn’t seen you for many years but always had a high opinion of you. When I did see you, you were always smiling. I hope you are at peace now. Thoughts are with your family, friends and daughter xx

From Ricki finning

Your message of condolence for GaryBillings now what can I say, funniest man ever, great to be around and work with. Very talented and a top man. RIP pal you will be sadly missed, my thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends xx LEGEND

From Ninja

Your message of condolence for GaryYou blessed my life, and if u only knew , How much love we all have for you . You where a special friend to me in life , and the memories ya gave to me will always burn bright . I’m givin ya a big ol’ ninja squeeze brother. Keep us all safe and will see y on the other side xx

From Keith Dowson

Your message of condolence for GaryR.I.P Gary far to young, condolences to your family and friends 🙏🏻💙

From Gemma young

Your message of condolence for GarySleep peacefully Gary. My thoughts are with your family. ❤️

From John norman

Your message of condolence for GaryLegend but beyond the happiness 😊 was tears of a clown and know one around. RIP u Legend

From Jo and Rob Carter

Your message of condolence for GaryGary we are truly heartbroken, we have so many great memories of getting ready for Isla's arrival, holidays, days out and will cherish these now you were always so happy and to know you couldn't overcome this just breaks us! We hope you are now at peace! I promise we'll take care of Kerrie and Isla xxx

From emma mackey

Your message of condolence for Gary🙏RIP hope ur at peice

From Community contributor

Your message of condolence for GaryAmazing and friendly guy...is gonna be missed x

From Mickaela Stacey

Your message of condolence for GaryGal I’m in utter shock, the last time I see you was in the beehive I served you a drink, that cheeky grin, you have left a massive dent in Basildon & will be missed by so many people, thoughts go out to all your Famliy, penny & Isla, rip gal so many memories sleep tight, until we meet again 💔

From DonnaJ

Your message of condolence for GaryI didn’t know Gary but I would like to pass on my condolences to his family, RIP Gary.

From Dawn partridge

Your message of condolence for GaryOur hearts r filled with sadness after hearing of your loss. What a loving a caring man u was who will be missed by many. Basildon is crying over u fly hight Gary billings another angel taken way to soon xx

From Michelle Bronze .Robert Bullock

Your message of condolence for GaryGary we are absolutely heartbroken to hear you are gone. We have known you since you was a small boy and watched you grow into a fine man, your cheeky smile was a ray of sunshine and you bought joy to many people, you will be sorely missed by all who knew you ❤ sending our condolences to his family and friends ❤ xx

From Kayleigh Mooney

Your message of condolence for GaryAbsolutely heart broken I will never forget your smile you alway lit up the room had the best childhood growing up with you I will never forget you your part of the family always have and always will be until we meet again my good friend xxx

From Lucy Hollington

Your message of condolence for GaryI never knew you Gary but only one year older than me, having a child aswell and seeing what a lovely bloke you must of been, is deeply saddening. May you rest in peace and thoughts with your friends and family x

From Natasha Bragg

Your message of condolence for GaryRip Gary such nice guy ,still can’t believe it fly high mate gone but never forgotten my heart goes out to your daughter and family 😢💔💔xx

From Gary Merchant

Your message of condolence for GaryIn utter shock. Rest easy old friend. Was always a top bloke, got great memories from school. We grew through school in sport Mainly cross country and athletics. You was the faster Gary. Hope you have found Peace.

From Paula Austin

Your message of condolence for GaryThis is the most awful news. You have always been such a lovely man. I have known you since school and you was the nicest person anyone could have known. You are going to be missed so much. RIP Gary and fly high xxxx

From Reece Nicholls

Your message of condolence for GaryNever saw you without a smile gal, will forever be missed, rest in peace

From jeannette sham

Your message of condolence for Garysleep tight Gary your memory will never be forgotton you was liked and loved more than you know

From jeanette hicks

Your message of condolence for Garymy heart goes out to his family

From Jodie Barber

Your message of condolence for GaryOh Gal, it’s makes me feel so sad that you felt there was no other way. You are loved by so many. I hope now you’re at peace. Lots of love to your family, little girl and friends. Xx

From Jodie pinner

Your message of condolence for GaryRest in Peace Gary, such I lovely bloke growing up in school, always smiling, fly high angel 💔 condolences to all your family and friends x

From Tom down

Your message of condolence for GaryRip Gary, spoke to you a few times and you was always an inspiring and beautiful soul, may you rest in heavenly peace. 💙⚒

From Dani Lees

Your message of condolence for Garymost infectious smile and always made me laugh even without trying ❤️ My heart goes out to his family and his beautiful little girl, I can’t begin to imagine the pain they are all going through , such a huge loss of a beautiful soul gone way too soon x

From Summer Harrington

Your message of condolence for GaryRest in perfect peace Gary billings may you never be forgotten , fly high angel x

From Tina Nicholls

Your message of condolence for GaryThat beautiful smile will live on forever in Isla, so so sad 😞 shine bright ❤️

From Elroy stevens

Your message of condolence for GaryI grew up through senior school with Gary part of the friends thar new him from as young as when he had hair.. Now where do I start words can't describe the thought of what our friend was going thru.... Have some great memories with him in school out of school and the business he carved out with Querky Jerk food..... also a valued West Ham United (supporter) family... Will be heavy missed by all my condolences to his family (sister claire and her lil family more importantly his daughter as well... I'm now gonna try my best by emailing west ham United and see if they can hold a minutes silence of respect for our gary who used to travel home and away for the club. It hasn't sunk in 4 me yet

From Darryl Herbert

Your message of condolence for GaryGal you truly were one of our own and I just wish you could see how much love and heartbreak there is for you right now. One of our own who will never be forgotten 💙⚒

From Dais

Your message of condolence for GaryRIP such devastating news heart goes out to his nearest and dearest

From Bex gosling

Your message of condolence for GaryGal we have known each other since we were just kids, you was such a cheeky chappy and you was always lit up a room. Gal you are gonna be greatly missed. This is so so sad

From Natasha Spencer

Your message of condolence for GarySo sorry to hear. Prayers go out to all of his family & friends. May you rest I'm paradise angel 🌹💕

From Lisa bullock

Your message of condolence for GaryYou were such a lovely guy. Always asking how all the family was when ever I would see you. Such a gentlemen. Your food was amazing too BTW. You have broken so many hearts, taken far too soon. Thoughts and love to all your family and beautiful little girl. RIEP GAL xxx

From Charlotte Fell

Your message of condolence for GaryHaven’t seen you for a while Gary but when I did you always had a smile on your face. Such heart breaking news to heart your gone, RIP Gary x

From Paula charlesworth

Your message of condolence for GaryRip.this is so sad.thinking of you and your family at this sad time x

From Amanda reid

Your message of condolence for GaryI can’t believe you are gone, you are gonna be missed by so many people , I hope where ever you are you are at peace , sleep tight gal xxx

From Elizabeth malcolm

Your message of condolence for GaryR.i.p Gary to your family sorry for your loss r.i.p xx

From Sian Dilley

Your message of condolence for GaryAbsolutely Heartbreaking to here you are gone 😢 you Truly was a lovely bloke , with a smile that no one will ever forget when they here you name 💔 My love and thoughts go out to your nearest and dearest at this tragic time , Shine Bright up there Gal 💙 Your loved and missed by so many . RIP Gal Xxx

From Sam Kent

Your message of condolence for GarySuch a huge loss to all involved. My love and sympathy go out to you all. Shine bright up there Billings, I hope you are now at peace 💙

From Amy lee

Your message of condolence for GaryThis doesn’t feel real…. You always had a smile on your face, a beaming smile that would brighten anyones day. You would wink and say ‘alright babe!’ Thinking of your family and friends at this horrendous time. RIP Gary xx

From Donna Eldridge

Your message of condolence for GaryRip Gary, you will be greatly missed by so many. My heart goes out to all your family especially your little girl. I hope you’re at peace now , fly high 👼

From Tracey Simmons

Your message of condolence for GaryYou were kind lovable and a good friend 💙 our love to your family in this very sad time💙 gonna be missed but never forgotten love Tracey n Sibbo xxx

From Cliff Hammans

Your message of condolence for GaryRIP Gary Billings . I never knew you , but you were born the same year as my youngest son , 1984 . I can't imagine what your loved ones are going through at this very sad time . I just hope the great memories that you friends and family have of you , are of some small consolation . Heaven bound by the comments here .

From Ella stokes

Your message of condolence for GaryRip you beautiful soul you will be missed by many ❤️

From Daniel berry

Your message of condolence for GaryRIP gal..... cant believe it... top bloke and too young to go like this. You will be missed by all mate

From Sarah Adams

Your message of condolence for GaryDidn't know you very well but the few times we did meet you were so lovely, funny, kind and generous .. May you rest in eternal peace ❤

From Leah Baker

Your message of condolence for GaryThinking of all your family and specially your little girl. Heartbreaking for everyone who will miss you. May you Rest In Peace x

From Brooke Moore

Your message of condolence for GaryI didn’t know you Gary, but the news is tragic and broke my heart, I hope you rest in paradise. My condolences to all your family and friends. May you be reunited with all the angels in the sky 💙

From Simon okeeffe

Your message of condolence for GaryWhere do I start.....I can't belive your gone.......my most recent memory of you was when I popped into the restaurant and you served me the meanest bit of chicken..and of course it came with that cheeky grin.....fly high up there champ.....💔💔💔💔

From Darrin Allen

Your message of condolence for GaryYou were always a good guy, from school to the occasions I saw you out in the real world, always a gent. RIP Gary.

From Rachael whale

Your message of condolence for GaryRIP gal, you will be missed by so many x

From Heather Ellis

Your message of condolence for GarySo sad to hear this RIP Gary. Condolences to your family 🙏🏻

From Leon Hyde

Your message of condolence for GaryWhat a amazing guy, from when we was all at school playing football at break to now, being a hammer we got on so well, to where you was going to sponsor my football team, RIP mate u was loved by so many always a hammer Gal god bless son ⚒❤️

From Ben garwood

Your message of condolence for GaryRip gal gone to soon

From Lindsey matthews

Your message of condolence for GaryR.i.p Gary sending condolences to your family 🖤 💔

From Roz Thurlow

Your message of condolence for GaryTragic. Rest in peace 🙏

From Portia Shepherd

Your message of condolence for GaryGary keep smiling up there while you are flying high with the Angel's.. such a sad and tragic time for all his family and friends especially his beautiful little girl...its just devastating, they say the good die young, RIP..in ours hearts and thoughts all our love me and Garry 🙏💔😇

From Joseph Edmond

Your message of condolence for GaryGone far too soon. So so sad, thoughts with his whole family at this most difficult of moments. Rest easy Gal.

From Valerie

Your message of condolence for GaryAbsolutely broken, Gary was one of the loveliest, most genuine funny man ❤️ Basildon and Pitsea will never be the same again x Rip darling xx sending my condolences to his family and his beautiful little girl xx

From Lucy parsons

Your message of condolence for GaryRip Gary fly high my u be at peace now 💔💔💔

From Samantha makin

Your message of condolence for GaryDoesn’t feel real, you was one of the most kindest funniest blokes ever, I’m blessed to have so many years growing up with you our friendship has always remand the same, parties or seeing each around occasionally same groups going out together, we would just laugh dance the night away you was so loved gal wish you could have seen that, I would have done anything to help you through bad times really am going to miss you, the most bright biggest smile not to mention your hilarious and such s good vibe to be around, thinking of your family, love you boi never forgotten always in my heart ❤️

From Community contributor

Your message of condolence for GaryRip Gary I didn't know you but I hope your at peace now 🙏 💔

From Jude Moore

Your message of condolence for GaryR.I.P gal ! True gentleman!! U will be missed by many ! Sorry you felt the way u did !!

From Natalie coomber

Your message of condolence for GaryRest in peace, So very sad, sending lots of love to all your family & friends at his hard time xx

From Danny Jenkins

Your message of condolence for GaryRIP Gary such sad news condolences to family 💙

From Tyra Britchford

Your message of condolence for GaryRIP Gary🕊 You were the kindest man every time we saw you! Everyone will miss that smile💔 you are now the brightest start up there🤍

From Chantelle Mitchell

Your message of condolence for GaryRIP Gary 🕊💙 condolences to the family 💙

From Marc charlesworth

Your message of condolence for GaryR.I.P garywas always a good mate gonna be missed by so mate xx

From Community contributor

Your message of condolence for GaryR.i.p Gary thinking of your family at this sad time xx

From Janet neville

Your message of condolence for GaryThinking of your lovely family and friends at this very sad time fly high with the angels You were truly loved, rest in perfect peace 💔 x x

From Bryn deasy

Your message of condolence for GaryR.I.P Gary you will be soul missed But Never forgotten thoughts go out to his family and he’s beautiful daughter

From Louise nixon

Your message of condolence for GarySo soory to see you go loved but never forgotten fly high now

From Nicola cressy

Your message of condolence for GaryWith a Heavy Heart, Rest in Perfect Peace Gal xXx

From Samantha Ford

Your message of condolence for GaryTruly heartbreaking 💔 rest in peace gary xx

From Tanya martin

Your message of condolence for GaryCan’t believe you have gone, can’t get my head around it. You was the life and soul of the party, always smiling & laughing! And would always help a person out if you could. Fly high gary your at peace now gone but never forgotten 😢💔

From Mia K

Your message of condolence for GarySuch a kind and caring man, with a big smile. My thoughts are with Isla, your family and all who knew you. Rest in peace Gary.

From Community contributor

Your message of condolence for GarySo gutted to hear your gone my bro always love to you and yours

From Rebecca Stokes

Your message of condolence for GaryGone far to soon me ol mucka, you was the life and soul of any partner and such a great friend to many. Rest easy up there Gal X x

From Roy whiteside

Your message of condolence for GaryRip Gary ⚒⚒

From Anne clegg

Your message of condolence for GaryRip Gary fly with the angels 😇 🙏

From Tasha Tomkins

Your message of condolence for GaryMay you rest in peace now Gary 🙏🏻 xxxx

From Cherie groves

Your message of condolence for GarySo sorry 😞 may you rest in piece. Heart goes out too your family ❤️

From Krystal king

Your message of condolence for GaryRest In Peace Gal so so sad thoughts and deepest sympathies for your daughter & family sleep tight xxx

From Claire barnes

Your message of condolence for GaryRip Gary 💙 our thoughts are with your family x

From R.I.P Gary fly high and may the Angel be holding you now tight. God bless Xx

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From Kerrie Ashpole

Your message of condolence for GaryI only wish you knew how loved you are! You was my best friend and islas daddy! Don't worry gaz Im gonna stay strong for our baby girl! I promise you she will always remember you the happy man you always was. Love you lots gazza

From Stuart cooper

Your message of condolence for GaryCant believe we will not see your infectious smile and hear your banter. We will miss you my good friend and we will see you in heaven G

From Charlotte Pearson

Your message of condolence for GaryRip mate 🖤

From Denise Thorne

Your message of condolence for GaryR.I.P Gary, sending hugs and condolences to your family, daughter and friends 😢💔🫂 xxx

From Kirsty Cooper

Your message of condolence for GaryAbsolutely heartbroken mate. You were one of the good one's for sure. Always put a smile on people's face, the funniest of guys and I for one will cherish the memories of the good old days. May you live on in memory and people's hearts as you was a great guy. Fly high mate and don't stop the party. RIP mate X

From Laura Burt

Your message of condolence for GaryFly high fella gone way too soon watch over your sweet baby girl and be the brightest star in the sky x

From Lisa pitchers

Your message of condolence for GaryR.i.p gary thinking of ur family and espically ur little girl xxx

From Michelle VARNEY

Your message of condolence for GaryRest in peace Gary 💙

From Alexandra croy

Your message of condolence for GarySo sorry rip Gary sadly missed 💙💙

From Dave Robbo

Your message of condolence for GaryYou always let up the room with your cheeky smile mate. Such a sad sad loss to many and sending love to your little girl x

From Nickiey lintott

Your message of condolence for GaryThere is a heavy sadness around this town today gal if only you new may you rest in perfect peace now ,our thoughts are with your loved ones your precious daughter and your many friends who all loved you dearly xx

From Danny kirby

Your message of condolence for GaryCan't believe you've gone son what a man, one of the funniest and most generous people I've met, had some great times with this man.love you bill's you will be missed

From Liz

Your message of condolence for GaryRest In Peace Gary! x

From Amy Mackey

Your message of condolence for GarySome great memories of our childhood playing over the field and in school. May you rest in peace Gary. You will be missed by many. My love goes out to your family and daughter xx

From Marnie Radford

Your message of condolence for GaryRip Gary your with the angles now

From M Bradley

Your message of condolence for GarySo terribly sad to read this today, sending condolences to his family. RIP Mr Billings

From Chantel woods

Your message of condolence for GarySuch sad news thoughts and wishes are with his family spes his little girl 😓

From William Fagan

Your message of condolence for GaryRest in peace,so sad to for a lad at a young age. R.I.P

From Ben nutley

Your message of condolence for GaryGal mate your gonna be so missed by every1, you was always making every1 laugh i have some proper good memorys of our nights out and years of freindship that will never be forgotton im just sorry you felt like you couldnt talk to any1 that makes me so sad and angry at the same time fly high pal RIP

From Emma bee

Your message of condolence for GarySo sad my heart goes out to Gary’s family & little girl RIP Gary xx

From Sam Brown

Your message of condolence for GarySo sorry to hear such sad news, I didn’t know Gary but sounds like he was going through tough times sending his family my love, look after each other x

From Sandra bonner

Your message of condolence for GarySo sorry for the loss of Gary may his soul rest in peace

From Community contributor

Your message of condolence for GaryGod bless Gary thinking of your family 💙

From Lucy edwards

Your message of condolence for GarySuch sad news… you wil be missed shine down on ur little girl thinking of your family at this sad time rest in paradise m8 😇

From James Goulding

Your message of condolence for GaryRest in peace Gary 💔 .

From Dan Shave

Your message of condolence for GaryStill can't believe it. So many great childhood memories with you Gary. Thinking of all your family. Rest in peace

From Bobbiejoe britchford

Your message of condolence for GaryGal so so sorry 😞 may you rest in paradise now your so loved ❤️🥺

From Penny lowe

Your message of condolence for GaryRip gary take to soon

From Karen Cummings

Your message of condolence for GaryRest in peace gal , such tragic news . Xxx

From Jane Horgan

Your message of condolence for GaryMy thoughts are with Gary's family and friends at this tragic time. R.I.P.

From Community contributor

Your message of condolence for GaryIt breaks my heart to hear of a death in this way the pain you must’ve been in behind that smile god bless you

From Richard bradford

Your message of condolence for GaryRip billings this is so sad . Such a lovely man ⚒

From Patrick James McILROY

Your message of condolence for GaryR.I.P. GARY GBNF..CONDOLENCES WITH YOUR FAMILY ⚒⚒⚒

From Community contributor

Your message of condolence for GarySo sad to hear this news. RIP Gary condolences to his friends & family x

From Nancy Ward

Your message of condolence for GaryI only knew you socially, but it was an honour to have known you, always smiling and full of laughter, the biggest condolences to his family, daughter and his friends, your smile will be missed

From Josh Moore

Your message of condolence for GarySuch shocking news. Such a nice geezer they say god takes the good ones first and he was a lovely bloke . Rest in peace gal brother shine bright up there geez ❤️⚒

From Adam Balcombe

Your message of condolence for GaryHey man even though I haven’t seen you since school I always remember you as one of the good guys! Always pleasant polite and friendly, it’s a shock to see your light go out and it’s apparent how loved you really were. Rest in peace now buddy and thoughts and care goes for the ones you have left behind.

From Chloe

Your message of condolence for GaryR.I.P Gary! My thoughts are with your family and friends at this moment in time!

From Charlie Bates

Your message of condolence for GarySo sorry to hear such sad news. Heart goes out to Gary’s family and friends at this sad time.

From Niamh Portman

Your message of condolence for GaryRest in peace Gary👼

From Katie parry

Your message of condolence for GaryIm so so sorry for the loss of Gary, may he sleep tight and shine bright on his little girl for the rest of her life.. sending love to the whole family.R.I.P Gary u maybe gone but u will never be forgotten xx