Tributes to Oswestry 'legend who lit up room' that died suddenly
The family of a man who died suddenly at the weekend have paid tribute to "a legend who lit up every room he walked into".
Guy Evans, 25, from St Martins, near Oswestry, died on Saturday night after enjoying some drinks with his friends.
The news of Guy's death has devastated the community, as he was well known by many for being a regular in The Keys in St Martins and pubs in Oswestry, where he'd often jump on the karaoke, as well as joining in on hen and stag parties.
His mother Helen Evans said her son, who had dwarfism, lived his life to the fullest – despite his condition.
She said: "Guy didn't let his disability stop him. He always said he wouldn't want to be any other way because of the fun he had.
"Guy was only small but he had the confidence of a six-foot-something man.
"He was always the life and soul of the party with so many friends, everyone loved Guy and he loved them, he never had a bad word to say about anybody."
Known for his good sense of humour, Guy would often dress up on nights out as Elvis or as one of Willy Wonka's Oompa Loompas.
Mrs Evans said: "He didn't mind taking the mick out of himself, he just wanted a good time.
"He made everyone smile everywhere he went, and he's done a lot in his short number of years. He used to go on holiday to Benidorm with his friends and everyone there loved him, there's so many stories you could write a book. When he went to Scotland he dressed up as a Scotsman, kilt too.
"He's danced in the streets of Germany on a friend's stag do.
"He might have had a short life but it was a life full of fun."
As well as his love of a good night out, Guy was also a dedicated Arsenal fan, enjoyed fishing and was a keen pool player, known by many as "Sharky" because friends said he was a "pool shark".
John Smout, a good friend of Guy's and landlord of The Keys, said St Martins has lost one of its "biggest characters" following his death.
He said: "Guy was such an outgoing person who everyone knew and loved.
"He was like a brother to me and my brothers. He was especially close to my brother Chris, they were so close, and to be honest I feel like I've lost my right arm.
"It's just been such a terrible shock for everyone. On Sunday night there were loads of people in the pub after hearing the news and everyone there had a story to tell about him.
"He loved our trips to Benidorm, everyone there loved him too. One time he got up on stage with a band called One Vision, he absolutely loved it. He didn't fear anything, he just liked a good time.
"One of my favourite memories of Guy was when Joey Essex came to Gibsons in Oswestry.
"Guy said more people were crowded around him than Joey Essex, so Joey went over to shake his hand and he said 'who are you'? He said he was more of a celebrity than him.
"The village and the pub won't be the same without him, he was an incredible lad."
Guy leaves behind parents Clifford and Helen, as well as brothers Wayne and Lee, and sisters Heidi, Emma and Jessica.
