Singing Milkman Roy was cream of the crop
TRIBUTES have been paid to a muchloved singer who died from his injuries seven weeks after a car crash on the way home from what would become his final gig.
Roy Jones – known by his stage name Steve Russell or the ‘Singing Milkman’ – was involved in a crash with a vehicle on Belmont
Way, Stockport, back on Friday, August 27.
The local legend was driving home after performing at The Moor Club, in Heaton Moor.
He was taken to hospital, where his injuries were initially not believed to be serious.
But on Friday, October 16, the performer died from his injuries aged 86.
A 26-year-old man has already been charged and convicted with drink driving in connection with the collision.
Now, police are investigating the crash further, following Mr Jones’ death.
In a statement released by Greater
Manchester Police, his family paid tribute to a ‘wonderfully musical man who brought so much joy and love to his family, friends and the general public.’ They said: “Roy was a beloved father who leaves behind his sons and their partners, Steven and Veronica, David and Donna, and Alan and Zoe, four grandchildren John, Claire, Sean and Eden, and great-granddaughter Daisy. “He will be remembered with great affection.
“Known as the ‘Singing Milkman’ and Adelaide’s New Faces finalist 1973, he will be missed by all those he entertained in his 65 years on the northern club scene. “To repeat Roy’s own words; ‘when we depart this mortal life, we hope, once in a while, the memories we leave behind, will forever raise a smile.’” Officers are continuing to appeal for anyone with information, or those who have dash-cam footage, to get in touch.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Collingwood, of GMP’s serious collision investigation unit, by calling 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 3486 of August 27, 2021.
He will remembered with great affection... he will be missed by all those he entertained. Tribute to much-loved singer Roy Jones