Tony Binks passed away in his sleep on July 10 leaving widow Caroline - known as Cagga - and children Charlene, Janeann, Wilson, Farrow and Robinson as well as 15 grandchildren aged from five months to 17 years old.
A lover of the Mod movement and music of the era, such as The Who, The Specials and Madness, Tony was also a member of York scooter club Saxons.
At his funeral on Monday (July 29), it is hoped a friend will ride one of his scooters from the family home in Fifth Avenue to St Philip and St James church at Clifton Green for a 1.30pm service. At the burial at Huntington Cemetery the song Too Much Too Young by The Specials will be played.
Two days after his death, York Mod covers band the 5:15s played a gig at The Bootham Tavern as a tribute to Tony, who was a loyal fan and attended their first gig.
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