Tributes pour in after sudden death of dad-of-two who 'lit up every room'
The devastated family of a young dad have paid heartfelt tribute to the "generous" family man who died suddenly aged just 32.
Jordan Foy, a devoted father to sons Leo, 11, and five-year-old Teddy, passed away on Thursday, August 14. Remembered as a hard worker and a 'fantastic father', his death has sparked an outpouring of grief across the community, reports TeesideLive.
In just four days, more than £15,000 has been raised on GoFundMe to support his family and help cover funeral costs, with hundreds sharing touching memories of the dad-of-two.
Jordan, from Middlesbrough, was a rigger by trade, and had most recently been working at the Tyne Tunnel and was due to start a new job in Somerset this week. He was described by loved ones as a man full of life, who adored spending time with his boys.
His partner, Robyn Morley, told Teesside Live: 'He loved Boro and the football. He loved spending time with his kids and he was so full of life. He was hilarious – he always made us laugh. He loved his parents too, he was an only child and so close to them.'
Mum Carol added: 'He loved his family and was so generous and sociable. He had a huge circle of friends from work and outside of it. Growing up he was brilliant, always busy, always out and about, and he adored taking the kids everywhere – holidays, swimming, the seaside, you name it.'
Dad Gary said his son's wide circle of friends and the messages flooding social media showed just how loved he was. 'No one could have said a bad word about him – he was just amazing.'
One of Jordan's more recent passions was karaoke, after Robyn put his name down for a song while on holiday. What started as a reluctant performance soon became his signature, with Chris Stapleton's Tennessee Whiskey becoming a favourite that he sang everywhere. His family say it will now be played at his funeral.
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More than 350 people have donated to the GoFundMe appeal, which has already raised £15,845, far surpassing its original target of £2,500.
The family wrote: 'Jordan leaves behind his young family, who meant everything to him. His little boys Leo and Teddy were his whole world, and Robyn who he was obsessed with. No words can truly capture the pain of this loss, but we can come together to ease the burden for the family he loved so much.'
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