Hi, my name is Billy and I am trying to raise funds to go towards the funeral of a very dear friend who sadly passed away yesterday.

Richard Harris, known to many as Skinner, was a father of two beautiful young ladies and one of London's finest Black Taxi drivers who served the trade for over 20 years. His father was a licensed Black Taxi driver, as was his former partner and her father - the trade was in his blood! He mainly worked from Heathrow Airport and would be very well known, as you would find it hard not to like him if you had the pleasure of meeting him. He was witty, intelligent, likeable and loved a debate!

Richard had a number of physical and mental health issues over recent years and was doing his best to fight through it, with help from his friends, because of his precious girls. He was finding it hard because of the 100+ mile distance between them, but was in constant contact with them both. They were everything to him, he was such a proud Dad and they were the main motivation for him to sort his situation out.

We're hoping to help raise whatever we can to go towards Richard's funeral costs as he leaves behind two wonderful young ladies and an ex partner, who are struggling to come to terms with what has happened, let alone worrying about how they will find the money to pay for his funeral.

THIS IS A PLEA TO EVERYONE WHO KNEW RICHARD, TO PLEASE FIND IT IN YOUR HEART TO GIVE WHATEVER YOU CAN JUST TO EASE THE STRAIN ON A COMPLETELY DEVASTATED FAMILY.

Thanks again

Billy