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A49 fireball accident driver named
Thursday 1st December 2011, 10:59AM GMT.
Victim - Jeff Blundell
A man in his 50s who died in a crash in north Shropshire was today named locally as Jeff Blundell.
Mr Blundell is believed to have been the driver of a car which collided with a lorry on the A49 just north of Preston Brockhurst, near Wem, on Tuesday.
Police have yet to officially confirm the name of the victim, but said a post mortem was being held today.
Mr Blundell was the co-owner of the Fox and Hounds Pub in Shawbury, which reopened in 2009 following a £1 million facelift.
Tuesday’s incident left the road closed between Prees Heath, near Whitchurch, and Shrewsbury for most of the day.
It took 25 firefighters about two hours to tackle the fire after the car and lorry burst into flames.
It led to Barbara Rainford, who lives by the A49 near Prees, to renew calls for urgent action to be taken to slash the number of deaths on the road.
She claims it is the sixth fatal accident in 19 years on the A49 in north Shropshire.
Police have appealed for witnesses to the collision or events leading up to it to call Shrewsbury police on 101.
Leave your tributes for Jeff Blundell below.
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Deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Went for a meal at the Fox on my last visit, and very good it was too.
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A great man, always cheerful and friendly
Will be greatly missed.
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Such sad news, Jeff was always full of fun and yet so professional,will be sadly missed.
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Deepest Sympathy to his family, A very friendly and all round fantastic guy!x
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Very nice guy. All my sympathy to loved one`s
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Deepest Sympathy to Carol and family. A true gentleman and will miss his chatter in the Fox & Hounds.
Linda & Peter
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Very very sad to hear this news, I am thinking of you C P S, all my love Jo xxx
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We met Jeff and his family while on holidays in Mauritius a few years back. Very nice people. Our sincere sympathy to his wife Carol and the children.
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Very very sad .. such a kind and friendly man, who would always make you laugh .
Deepest sympathy to his family the fox will not be the same .
R.I.P JEFF
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A true true gentleman, I cannot believe it. We will miss his friendship and warm welcome whenever we met him. Our thoughts are with Carol and family….
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We would like to send you all, our very deepest sympathy at such a very sad time.
Jeff was such a lovely man, happy and fun loving. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Very sad news, a jolly hospitable host and good guy, our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues.
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So sorry to hear the this dreadful news, thinking of you Carol and family. Had some wonderful skiing holidays together. RIP Jeff.
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I am so sad Jeff was so friendly and welcoming at the Fox and Hounds, had many a chat with him such a lovely guy, our depest sympathies to his family and friends
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I am so sad Jeff was such a lovey guy always friendly and welcoming in the Fox and Hounds. We had many chats with him. We are so sorry to hear the news our symphaties go to all his family and friends
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In total shock!! Great guy. Deepest sympathy to Carol and family. Xxx
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My Uncle was a wonderful man whom I admired and loved more than words can say. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Uncle Jeffers, will love and miss you always xxx
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Our deepest sympathy to Carol and family on this tragic news. Jeff would light up any room he entered, we will miss his welcoming smile, amusing chatter and total enthusiasm for life
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Sending our love to the family and friends of Jeff, he was such a lovely man who we got to know visiting the Fox and Hounds in Shawbury.
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Sincere sympathy to Carol and family. A true gentleman and a very sad loss. Will be greatly missed.
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david and i are absolutely devastated about this horrible accident jeff was one of the nicest people you could wish to meet he was not just my cousin but the brother i never had along with our derek.Carole Philip and Sarah our love and thoughts are with you x
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Sincere condolencenes go to Carol and the family, in this very very sad and difficult time. This news is devastating for them, but also those of us who knew Jeff.
Jeff was a delightful, energetic and gentle man, he bought the room alight with his personality and sense of humour. RIP and much love, Sally & Bill.
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Tragic, tragic news! Jeff was so welcoming at the pub, a natural host. So very sad. My family’s thoughts are with Jeff’s family and to Nigel and his staff.
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So very very sad to hear this news today. Jeff was a great guy – always there with a smile and happy to help, nothing was ever too much trouble. He’ll be missed by many. Our sincere condolences to Carol and family. xx
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you will be missed……my sincere sympathy goes to carol & the kids xxx
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy to Carol and the children.
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Thanks for all the memories at the Crosses Jeff, Sympathies to Carol Phil and Sarah
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I am totally devasted to hear this tragic news, Geoff was one of the nicest, most genuine guys you will ever meet, a great guy to be around with such a lovely family. I am so sad for Carol, Philip and Sarah and my thoguths are with them, I hope they can find some comfort knowing how popular he was and how sorely he will be missed.
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Stunned and saddened. Carol and family, our thoughts are with you all.X
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Sorry to here the news, Jeff will be sadly missed, a gentleman in the true meaning, A Pleasure to have met him, I hope the fox will have a picture of him, in pride & place, (with his familys permisson) My thoughts are with all the family,
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Jeff, always a gentleman. You will be sadly missed.
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Couldnt quite believe what I read. It is some years since I last saw Jeff, but he was a great mentor in my early working career. My thoughts are with Carol and family
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this is a sad loss, Jeff will be missed by all his old colleages he was a grand lad. My thoughts are with his family
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A legend of the pub world has left us.
RIP Jeff.
Xx.
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Such terrible news, Jeff always made myself and all my family welcome, when dining at the Fox and Hounds, he always had time for a chat.
My thoughts are with his family.
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Bro…..the tributes to you say it all. I am so so proud to have been your brother. I have lost my ‘soulmate’ in life. Your memory and the great times we spent together will stay with me forever in my heart and in the love for music we shared.
I will miss you more than words can ever say.
R.I.P. Jaybee
Bro D xxxx
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Such a shock to lose a truly wonderful man. My uncle could put a smile on anyone’s face no matter how dire the situation. He was a true entrepreneur and never afraid of taking risk. We will all miss him dearly. Bye Jeffers. x
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such a tragic loss, my heart goes out to all the family god bless jeff xx
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I have had the pleasure of knowing Jeff for several years. I met him first when he had four crosses and my daughter worked in the kitchen. Then he joined Shrewsbury Road Runners and it was a joy to run around the roads in Shropshire with him. A true gentleman who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My thoughts are with Carol and his family xxx (ps we had our running groups Christmas meal at Fox & Hounds on Thursday last – your team did you proud Jeff xxx)
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Jeff and Carol, organised our wedding in 2000 at the Four Crosses Bicton. They were the most amazing hosts and gave us the best day of our lives. Five days later, during our Honeymoon in Sri Lanka, my parents were killed in a car accident. Our heart felt sympathy go to Carol and her family, we are truly sorry for your loss. Andy and Maria
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R.I.P. Jeff.My thoughts are with Jean, Carol, Phillip, Sarah, Carol and Derek, love to you all XXXXX
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Uncle Jeffers, much loved and respected. The great times our families have shared are now even more precious. Forever in my heart xx
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Jeff you made our lunchtimes at the Fox & Hounds so enjoyable with your wit and charm. You were the nicest Wigan supporter we have ever met. Sadly missed. Our thoughts are with your family at this time.
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We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a lovely man. We have fond memories of Jeff and Carol at Bicton. Heartfelt condolences to Carol and all the family.
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