Mourners lined the road to pay their respects as a cortege for the funeral of a lifboatman passed.

The procession for Tony Nash went past his RNLI station, Walmer, on The Strand, on the way to the service at Barham.

The hearse was a green Land Rover, the make and colour for Prince Philip's coffin in April.

The second vehicle in the procession had been Mr Nash's own distinctive yellow Land Rover.

Mr Nash a retired precision engineer, had been a lifeboatman since 2011.

A spokesman for the RNLI said: "Tony was a valued member of crew at Walmer Lifeboat Station. He joined the station some nine-and-a-half years ago as shore crew.

"He quickly moved to becoming a tractor driver and head launcher.

"He was always ready to help out, whether collecting fuel for the boats or assisting with the changeover of boats and tractors when they were being taken away for maintenance or refurbishment.

"He willingly gave up his time to help.

"His infectious wit, banter and humour, along with his trademark yellow Land Rover will be sorely missed."

Mr Nash, 64, passed away peacefully, on July 5, after a short stay in hospital, his funeral service was held on Monday last week.

He lived in Walmer attended school in Tunbridge Wells where he grew up.

He leaves a partner, Catherine, two grown-up daughters, Zoe and Kay, and a step-daughter, Alexandra.

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