Joe Lightfoot, who enjoyed a long career with a number of Staffordshire coach operators and Laver Travel of Nottingham, passed away on 16 January.
He worked for BC Travel, Knotty Bus, Lightfoot Leisure, Procters Coaches, Stevenson’s of Uttoxeter, Wardle Travel and most recently Stantons of Stoke, where he was Driver and Relief Supervisor.
“Joe was an all-round good egg. He was always professional and courteous and he had exceptional man management skills,” says Stantons MD Keith Stanton.
“He was a truly inspirational individual. I knew him personally and professionally for 38 years and regarded him as a true friend.”
The funeral takes place at 1030hrs on Thursday 8 February at Carmountside Crematorium, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 7AB.