Family's farewell to 'quiet and decent man' who died after altercation

HEARTBROKEN family and friends bade a sad farewell to a Sheffield pensioner who died after an altercation outside his son's newsagents.

By The Newsroom

Published 16th Oct 2007, 10:27 BST

Updated 17th Oct 2007, 08:48 BST

Lewis Wiles, aged 80, died after smashing his head on the pavement during a row outside his son Mick's shop on Langsett Road, Hillsborough, 19 days ago.

The pensioner, from Hurlfield Road, Gleadless, was rushed to the Northern General Hospital but died a short time later.

A funeral service was held yesterday morning at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium, Beauchief, attended by grieving family and friends.

Mr Wiles is survived by his wife Dorothy, 82 and two sons.

A 20-year-old man and 15-year-old boy were arrested by police in connection with the death and released on bail pending further enquiries.

Detectives are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Mr Wiles, a retired steelworker and electrician, has been described by his son Mick as "a quiet and decent man – a true gentleman".

He said his death was "a total waste, just pointless".

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