Pals in funeral tribute to Jack
TEACHERS and students gathered to say their last goodbyes to a tragic teenager.
Silence fell in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, as a hearse carrying 13-year-old Jack Worwood’s body made its way through the entrance of Byrchall High School.
Cries were heard as Jack’s light-blue coloured coffin draped in a Manchester City flag paused momentarily inside the grounds.
Around 25 teenage boys wearing Blues shirts followed the cortege as it made its way to the cemetery.
Jack, who his family described as a ‘sweet little rascal,’ was struck down while on his way to play football with his friends on July 7.
He was walking along the pavement on Old Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield when he was hit by a Jaguar car at around 4.30pm.
He died the next day having suffered serious injuries.
In an emotional statement, his heartbroken family said Jack will be ‘greatly missed’ by his family and friends.
They said: “You only had to meet Jack once, and you knew Jack.
“He was a rascal, but a sweet little rascal – cheeky, loving and softhearted. You could never be mad at him for long, as he’d soon have you laughing and kissing him again.
“He loved football, playing on his PlayStation and doing maths at school. He aspired to be an accountant and we knew he’d have done it; he was so bright. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He was such a character; so adorable.
“Love you so much Jack – from dad, step-mum Tracy, step-sister Caitlyn Marie, mum, step-dad Lee and big brother Connor.
“We are absolutely astonished by the amount of condolences we have had so far – truly blown away, and want to pass on our gratitude to you all.”
■ Liam Wilson, 21, of Livingstone Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield has been charged with death by dangerous driving and assault by beating of an emergency worker. He was remanded in custody by Wigan magistrates until he appears before a Bolton Crown Court judge on August 7.