THE family of a man who died following a road traffic collision described him as a loving person with a sense of fun and passion for sport.
Derek Coleman , 82, of Tilbury, was involved in a collision with a bus in Civic Square, Tilbury, on Thursday, August 20.
He sadly died in hospital on Tuesday, September 1.
Mr Coleman ’s family said: "He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who has been taken away from those who loved him before his time.
"Derek always had a sense of fun, joked with everyone he met and enjoyed being silly with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
"His passion for sport lasted throughout his life, from playing sport as a young man through to representing the county at bowls in his later years.
"His death removes some of the colour from our family."
A 48-year-old man from Rochester was arrested in connection with the collision and released on bail until Friday, November 20 pending further police enquiries.
Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses who have not already spoken to police.
They are asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on Essex Police 101 or email [email protected]
