A DATE has been set for the funeral of much-loved Horsley man Philip Lee.

It will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday, February 26, at 1pm.

The funeral, organised by Nailsworth funeral directors Fred Stevens, is open to everyone who knew Mr Lee and who would like to attend.

His son Ben Lee said: "It is open to everyone who wants to attend because I know he would want all of his friends there.

"Thank you to everyone who has said such beautiful things about dad and all the cards we have received."

Mr Lee, 65, was found passed away in Horsley at around 7.30pm on Thursday, February 4, after being reported missing earlier that evening.

An inquest has opened into his death today.