Tributes have been paid to a businessman who loved to roll up his sleeves and work.
The funeral of Michael Gore, known as Mick, was held at Dereham’s St Nicholas Church on September 14, following a procession through the town which included diggers and tractors.
Mr Gore, from Shipdham, died suddenly at the age of 75 on August 10.
Close friend Gerald Johnson paid tribute to Mr Gore, calling him " a legend, simple as that".
Mr Johnson said: "Every job he took on was from someone who didn’t want it. Every phone call was answered with a yes, and his famous answer was ‘not a problem’.
"Mick was always getting stuck in and getting on with the work.
“I worked for him and knew him for over 40 years and he was not frightened to take anyone on and give them a chance.
"He will be sorely missed.”
Mr Gore had a career that spanned decades in the construction, development and farming industries.
During the funeral procession, his coffin was transported on the front of a large-wheeled digger driven by an ex-employee from the town's Littleproud and Son funeral home.
This was followed by vehicles which included Mr Gore's truck, a dumper and a tractor.
Mr Johnson said it was a fitting tribute to a man whose life revolved around his work.
He said: “We needed something to send him out with.
"He knew so many people through his life and work. He was a well-known figure who could turn his hand at any kind of work.
“We needed to send him out properly. This is our way of saying goodbye.
"Mick, we appreciate all you did for us.”
Mr Gore was husband to Karen and father to Sharon, Tanya and Steven.
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