It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Noel Johnston Snr, the founder of Atherstone Rangers JFC, their former Club Secretary and TJFL Management member following his recent illness.

Noel was a great character whose life touched many within our League and our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and children and all his extended family at this time.

The funeral arrangements are below should anyone who knew Noel wish to attend:

Open to all: Funeral at St Mary's Church, Long St, Atherstone at 11.45am on Thursday 20th April 2017 - please bear in mind restricted parking and numbers attending.

Closed and by invitation only: cremation at Sutton Coldfield Crematorium

Open to all: Wake at Blue Boar Inn, Watling St, Mancetter, Atherstone - all day following funeral