Roy Hackett funeral: Hundreds of guests attended

Hundreds of people attended the funeral of civil rights campaigner Roy Hackett.

The organiser of the Bristol Bus Boycott helped overturn a ban on employing black and Asian drivers and conductors, paving the way for the 1960s Race Relations Acts.

A service was held at E5 Church Bristol following a funeral procession.

"He was very funny and mischievous - there was always a twinkle in his eyes," said Elaine McIntosh, one of the many who came to pay their respects.

The funeral procession completed a circuit of the city centre from Dr Hackett's home in James St, St Werburgh's.

It went around St James Barton roundabout and turned right at Tesco on to Jamaica Street, arriving at E5 Church Bristol at 11:00 BST.

Pastor George Beason said: "Many of us weren't able to get jobs, but what Mr Hackett did paved a way towards a better life - regardless of race."

Dr Hackett was also the co-founder of the Commonwealth Co-ordinated Committee which set up the St Paul's Carnival in 1968.

Council members, family, friends and guests attended the service, including deputy mayor Asher Craig, mayor Marvin Rees and poet Lawrence Hoo, who read a poem.

"He allowed race relations to be a critical part of the conversation today, before he started his work there had been no progress," said another attendee, Nardia.

Bristol West MP Thangam Debbonaire (Lab) said: "It was an honour to know him.

"He was an inspiration to so many and taught us all so much about standing up for justice and equality.

"I will miss his warm smile, quick wit and charm, as well as his deep and lasting commitment to the people of Bristol and to ending racism."

Dr Hackett was buried at South Bristol Cemetery and Crematorium and a wake followed at Gloucester County Cricket Club in Bristol County Ground.

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