Manchester United boss sends message for Cumbrian man's funeral

By Sarah Nicholls

Last updated at 12:29, Wednesday, 21 March 2012

A letter from Sir Alex Ferguson and heartfelt messages from loving grandchildren were among the tributes at the funeral of Workington Town stalwart James McKenzie.

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Big Jim. Thank You for the laughs..your friendship and the many skinheads that you gave me. The world is a sadder and lonlier place without you.

Paul Bishop

Posted by Colour Sergeant Paul Bishop on 25 March 2012 at 17:35

i will never forget you dad love you with all my heart r.i.p dad love evelyn we will never forget you granda love lisa john courtney xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Posted by evelyn on 23 March 2012 at 12:16

dad i love you with all my heart you will always be in my thoughts love you forever R.I.P DAD love sharon
R.I.P granda love u always lauren xx

Posted by sharon mckenzie on 22 March 2012 at 18:34

R.I.P James Lovely service You will be sadly missed by many. Can remeember the good old day's in Barngill place where we all lived as kids.

Posted by Brenda martin ne dryden on 22 March 2012 at 09:30

goodbye marra,rip.

Posted by john dolan on 21 March 2012 at 20:57

R.I.P DAD MISSING YOU LOADS I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN SOME DAY LOVE YOU LOADS JOHN JOANNE DECLAN RYAN XXXX

Posted by john mckenzie on 21 March 2012 at 20:52

Rip James , NOW will you stop swearing ***
from Carol and William your loving brother and sister- in- law,

Posted by carol and william mckenzie on 21 March 2012 at 13:50

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