Family members have released a touching tribute to Wilf Harvey-Davies who died following a road traffic collision.
The former Nottingham Trent University student, aged 23, from Newark, has been described as “a sensitive and kind young man” who was instantly loved by everyone he met.
Wilf finished university with a degree in architectural technology before securing a job as an architectural technologist for a global company called RPS.
Wilf came from a large family and had a “tight bond” with his four siblings, as well as cousins and grandparents.
He was described as the “family mediator” due to his calm and considered personality.
In a family statement, they said:
“Wilf loved his siblings, and they were a very tight unit. He was very sensitive and kind and always thought about what he said before he said it.
“He had a lovely personality and made lots of friends at school, who he kept in contact with. His siblings always joked that he was ‘the favourite.’
“He was cheeky and wise beyond his years. Everyone who met him loved him.
“He loved cars from the moment he could talk and would watch YouTube videos with his dad.
“Wilf was very sociable and enjoyed supporting his favourite team Liverpool FC, running and going to the gym as well as collecting vinyl records.”
Police were called to Barnby Road in Newark on Monday 15 July at around 5.30am.
A member of the public had come across a black Volkswagen Golf which appeared to have collided with a tree.
Wilf sadly passed away at the scene. Officers are carrying out a full investigation to determine what happened.
His family added:
“It has been a complete shock to us as a family, coming to terms with him not being here anymore. If it was not for our faith, it would be unbearable.
“It has brought us together and the amount of support we have received from family, friends and those who knew him has been amazing.
“We can’t believe one person has touched so many lives at such a young age.
“Wilf was the type of person that wouldn’t want us to be sad. He would want us to carry on.”
Wilf’s funeral is being held at Hope Community Methodist Church at 2pm tomorrow (Friday 9 August).
