THE FAMILY of a lifelong Wrexham fan has paid tribute to him and are asking other Reds fans to remember him during Saturday's game. 

Graham Roy Jones, from Wrexham, passed away on February 21 aged 77.

Known to everyone as 'Roy', the lifelong Wrexham fan worked at Rollings (LVW Group Ltd) on the industrial estate until Christmas last year. 

Husband to his wife Barbara, Roy previously worked as a milkman for Godwin's and as a delivery driver for Rowlands Pharmacy. 

Roy had supported Wrexham his whole life and was a season ticket holder at the Racecourse for years. He even used to be a steward at the ground many years ago. 

Following his sad passing, his family has paid tribute to him, saying: "Roy was a lovely chatty man, always chatting and he was so popular.

"He made many friends from his time with the metal detecting club and he loved to travel over the years detecting.

"He was a lovely, gentleman who made time for anyone with a heart of gold.

"He was a massive Wrexham FC fan and has been his whole life following in his dad's footsteps.

"The funny thing is, his dad was called Stanley and the game we're asking for a tribute towards him, Wrexham are playing Accrington Stanley."

To mark Roy's passing, a fan tribute has been organised for this weekend's (March 2) game. 

Wrexham take on Accrington Stanley at the SToK Cae Ras and the family is hoping for a minute's applause in the 77th minute to remember him. 

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The tribute has been organised by Jordan Jones, a steward at the ground with fond memories of Roy. 

He said: "Roy was a well-known face as he had been around the ground for a long time.

"Before the game, I'll be putting one of Roy's shirts on his season ticket seat in the Mold Road stand along with some flowers.

"Then in the 77th minute, his age when he passed, there will be minutes of applause as for fans to pay tribute.