TRIBUTES have been paid to a "true gentleman" known for his charitable work who has died following a battle with dementia.

Mike Davis was a familiar face in Stourport, having worked as a branch manager at Barclays Bank and volunteered at the Stourport Rotary Club for more than four decades.

Mr Davis died on Friday, September 27, at the age of 86.

Born in Birmingham, Mr Davis moved to Stourport in the 70s with his wife June and daughter Helen and made it his home.

Mike and June DavisMike and June Davis (Image: Family handout)

He became the branch manager at Barclays Bank in the town, a job which he "loved."

Mr Davis joined the District Lions group and later in 1978 joined Stourport Rotary Club of which he was a member for more than 40 years.

He was president twice and treasurer for more than 20 years and in 2017 was presented with the Paul Harris Fellowship for his outstanding contribution to the organisation.

Following Mr Davis' retirement, he took on many charitable treasurer roles including at Stourport Day Centre, MS Society and Age UK.

He also became school governor for Areley Common First School and Stourport High School during this time.

Mr Davis was diagnosed with dementia in 2021. His daughter said he still loved to go out for tea and cake and found happiness in going to the Happy Memories Café at St Michael's Church Hall in Stourport.

His daughter Helen said: "We are proud of his dedication to his professional and charitable work that he did for several local organisations.

"He was always there for us".

Mike DavisMike Davis (Image: Family handout)

Tributes have also been paid on the Stourport Past and Present Day Facebook page.

Sandra Johnson said: "Mike was a lovely man, used to have a regular banter with him at Barclays Stourport".

Liz Bloomer said: "We remember Mike with great fondness as he and June came to the The Happy Memories Cafe at St Michael's".

Teri Baron said: "Mike was hugely respected throughout the local business community.

"He was a lovely friend to our family too".

Janet Allen added: "Mike was a great help to Stourport Carnival over the years.

"A lovely man and a true gentleman".

Mr Davis' funeral will be held on Friday, November 1 at 1.30pm at Wyre Forest Crematorium.