It began with a Land Rover decorated with photographs of Mr Wells and pulling a banner featuring images of him alongside his nickname, "Ginger". "On the day of his funeral, Romsey came to a standstill as hundreds of family members and friends gathered to pay their respects. "Romsey Abbey was filled to capacity, with many more standing at the back and outside the church to honour Ginger's life and remarkable legacy." The Lee Wells funeral gathering at the Romsey abbey. Throughout the service, relatives and friends remembered Mr Wells' warm personality, sense of humour and strong connections within the community.