Family pay tribute to motorcyclist from Andover
James East died in a road collision on the border with Berkshire and Hampshire
Last updated 2nd Jul 2021
The family of a motorcyclist from Andover who died in a collision in North Hampshire say they have been "devastated" by his loss.
59-year-old James East died in a crash involving two cars on the B3051 at Frost Hill between Kingsclere and Overton.
His family said he'd been taken "far too soon while enjoying the simple pleasure of a motorbike ride on a summer afternoon."
A black Nissan Qashqai, a grey Skoda Fabia and a black Honda CBR motorcycle were travelling on the B3051 between Kingsclere and Overton when they collided at 6.06pm on 16 June.
Family Tribute
“James was a morning person. Like the sun, he rose early and spread warmth and happiness wherever he went. A smile here, a kind word there, always himself. Mild mannered, charming, good humoured, loving, honest and true.
“He was a skilled engineer. He transitioned from industrial pump manufacture to highly technical work, then to field service where his problem solving abilities and disarming cheerfulness were highly valued and commented on.
“He loved to be outdoors, enjoying long walks, cycling, and quality time with his family. Interested in everything, music, history, aviation, politics, sport, nature. He could talk to anyone. He loved to make people smile.
“Taken from his family far too soon while enjoying the simple pleasure of a motorbike ride on a summer afternoon, he will be missed by friends and colleagues across the country, but particularly by his much loved family. His wife and two treasured sons, whose lives are devastated. His mother, brother and sister also feel his loss keenly.
“James was our focal point. Our rock, our happiness, our role model. We cannot begin to imagine life without him. There is no more joy in our silent, colourless world.”
Hampshire Police are still investigating the incident.
If you can help, call 101 quoting reference number 44210236838. Alternatively, you can phone Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.