Hi everyone, Len's son here.
Firstly, apologies for not getting this sorted sooner, but as I'm sure you can understand, it's been a little hectic lately.
I'd just like to thank all of you for all the messages in the original thread, I did show them to Dad while he was in the hospital and he did read them all, though sadly they didn't have the effect we all wished they had. Also thanks to those of you who sent letters/cards to him and those of you who went to see him.
Furthermore I'd like to thank you all for the messages since then, it's nice to see how much you enjoyed Dad's input here, obviously as much as he enjoyed being a part of the forum. I've always 'lurked by proxy' since he's been posting here because he'd fill me in on what was happening, but I'm afraid my knowledge of Birmingham History would be no substitute for his.
The funeral is on Monday (9th January 2012) 12:15pm at Yardley Crematorium, we're having a collection for the British Heart Foundation, Stroke Association & Cancer Research in lieu of flowers, and going back to the Sheldon Heath Social Club after. Hopefully some fo you will be able to make it.