THE funeral for the popular seller of The Big Issue Paul Kelly will take place next week.
Mr Kelly, 50, was found with serious injuries on Hermitage Avenue in Knightswood last month.
Emergency services attended but he died at the scene. Jason Cowan, 46, has appeared in court charged with Mr Kelly’s murder.
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Staff at Sainsbury’s on Buchanan Street, where Mr Kelly sold the magazine, have displayed details of his funeral.
It will be held on Tuesday at 10am at St Conval’s Cemetery on Glasgow Road, Barrhead. The service will be carried out at the graveside.
Mr Kelly sold the publication for 15 years in the city centre and East Kilbride. He was known for shouting the catchphrase , ‘Don’t be shy, give it a try. I don’t bite’ on his pitches.
Last month, a vigil was held on Buchanan Street which was attended by family, friends and regular customers.
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Mourners spoke of a man who listened to their problems and opened doors. They described Mr Kelly as “one in million” and spoke at length about how he lifted their mood while the staff at Sainsbury’s said he was simply, ‘a dear friend’.
Mr Kelly was also described as the ‘life and soul’ of Buchanan Street during the moving tribute.
We previously reported a JustGiving page was set up to raise money for his funeral and you can donate here
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