Tributes paid to man who died in collision
His family have paid tribute
Tributes have been paid to a 43-year-old man who tragically died following a two-vehicle collision on the A283, London Road, Petworth.
Emergency services responded to a report of a collision involving a car and a motorbike on Sunday 9 August at around 1.30pm.
Gary Parker, from Faygate, Horsham was sadly declared deceased at the scene. Our thoughts continue to remain with his family during such a devastating time.
Paying tribute, his family said: "Gary was an amazing Dad — protective, charismatic, passionate and, above all, so, so funny.
"He had a personality that filled a room and a way of making people laugh that was completely his own. He lived life with passion and always put his heart into the things and people he cared about.
"He was loving and protective, always wanting the best for those he loved. His warmth, humour and larger-than-life character made him truly one of a kind.
"Gary will be remembered for his incredible sense of humour, his passion, his strength and the love he gave to those around him.
"He will be deeply missed, but the laughter, memories and love he gave will live on forever.
"Forever loved. Forever missed. Never forgotten.