THE man who was found dead at Llanymynech Quarry over the weekend of January 7-8 has been named as 57- year-old Graham Bebb, from Morda.
A burial service for Mr Bebb will be held on Thursday at Llansanffraid at 10.40am followed by a thanksgiving service for his life at Trefonen Parish Church at noon.
His family released a statement in which they said: “Graham loved an adventure and being outdoors. Llanymynech Hill was one of his favourite walks, since finding Roman coins there when he was younger. On this occasion a walk turned into a tragic accident.
“Graham loved gardening, was a keen musician, a member of Rhos Orpheus Male Voice Choir and a regular churchgoer. He will be greatly missed.
“The family would like to thank their friends for all the kind support they have received over the last couple of days and the police and emergency services for helping in these tragic circumstances,” they added.
Richard Huxley, the choir’s concert secretary, said: “He had been in the choir for two to three years and was a regular attender at our practices and concerts.
“He was a very chatty and personable man, who got on well with everyone.
“Members have been shocked by his death – it’s just one of those things you can’t take in – and he will be greatly missed,” he added.
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding Mr Bebb’s death.
If anyone has any information they think could help, or if they were out walking around the quarry on Friday or Saturday please contact officers at Welshpool Police Station on 101.