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Bethan Thomas

Sisters' tribute to 30-year-old plasterer and 'life and soul of the village' who died suddenly

Tributes have been paid to a well-known Carmarthenshire man who died suddenly at the end of June.

Neville Davies, 30, was described throughout the small village of Pont Henri in the Gwendraeth Valley as "the life and soul of the village".

His friends and family have said that the young man, who was known as 'Budgie' because he would always walk with his head in the sky, died unexpectedly on June 21.

Neville Davies and his youngest sister Nadine as young children (Nadine Davies)

Neville's younger sister Nadine Davies, 23, says that the whole village of Pont Henri will miss her brother who worked as a plasterer.

"He was a bubbly person, always had the biggest smile ever and would help anybody at any time. He would lighten up the room with his big smile and always made everyone feel welcome," said Nadine.

Neville also spent a lot of time visiting Thailand with his partner and referred to it as his "second home" with his "second family".

One of four children, both Nadine and Neville's other sister, Natasha Davies, say that their lives will never be the same again:

"His family and friends will miss him so much and their lives and Ponthenri village will never be the same again.

"A big legend has gone. We will cherish his memories and remember his big heart forever," they added.

Neville Davies (left) with his two sisters Nadine Davies (middle) and Natasha Davies (right) (Nadine Davies)
Neville 'Budgie' Davies with his sister Nadine (right) and their friend (Nadine Davies)

Friends, who did not want to be named, have also paid tribute to Neville.

One said: "Budgie you were a proper laugh and a big character. Everyone’s really in shock, such a kind and caring person and couldn’t do enough for you."

Another friend added: "Budgie was a legend and life and soul of the village. Rest in peace brother, you were gone way too soon. My thoughts go out to his family."

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that concerns were raised for the welfare of a man on Sunday morning, June 21.

They said: "The man was taken to hospital and sadly passed away later that morning. His family have been advised and the death is not being treated as suspicious."

His funeral is due to take place in Llanelli on July 11 but due to the current guidelines on gatherings, attendance will be restricted to only a small number of people.

Speakers are permitted to attend outside the venue and the family have asked if mourners could refrain from wearing black and instead wear a T-shirt and shorts which was Neville's signature look.

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