1 week Ago By [email protected] (Lauren Davidson)
An avid motorcycle dealer and "true gent" who was known by many throughout Scunthorpe has sadly died at the age of 86. Alan Hunt, who ran Brian Lee Motorcycles on Mary Street and was Chairman of the Scunthorpe Motor Cycle Club for 35 years, made a "massive impact" on the local motorbike scene in Scunthorpe and went on to become President of the club. Keen to encourage younger members into the sport, he also served on the Youth Committee of the Auto-Cycle Union, the national governing body for motorcycle sports.
He leaves behind daughters Paula and Elaine, seven grandchildren Clare, Emma, Laura, Alice, Annie, Ben and Millie and eight great-grandchildren Bella, Cyrus, Lilly, Phoebe, Olive, Brooke, Leo and Poppy. His late wife Kay and son Christopher both sadly died five years ago. Speaking to Scunthorpe Live, Alan's daughter Paula said: "My dad had a generous spirit and great sense of humour.
He always had a mischievous side and was always full of banter, but was very nurturing and loving. Alan showing his two daughters, Elaine and Paula, the ropes (Image: Submitted) "We saw a lot more of that in his final years. Mum had Alzheimer's and he looked after her at home for the last three years and he did everything for her - he cooked everything from scratch and insisted on home cooking.
He showed so much love for her in her final years. He had a big fan club and there was always someone coming round to his house. "After he retired, he developed a love of gardening and grew all his own vegetables.
He became an amazing cook and learned how to do Cordon Bleu cooking. He'd make three-course meals and invite people round for amazing meals with all the trimmings. "He had a massive impact on the local motorbike scene in Scunthorpe.
" Alan with one of his granddaughters, Emma (Image: Submitted) Many people will also remember Alan from his years running Laneham Finance or for his involvement with the old Anchor village opposite the Anchor Steelworks, on which Morrisons supermarket and the retail park now sit. Alan was well ahead of the times and encouraged girls and women into the sport he loved. His two daughters and six granddaughters were all exposed to motorbikes from an early age and learned the basic skills and all-important safety aspects of riding on two wheels.
He also took great pride in presenting the two large vintage Motor Club shields to Scunthorpe Museum in 1998 where they were displayed for several years; the Johnson Shield from 1903 and the Vintage Shield from 1930. Alan (second to right) presenting Motor Club shields to Scunthorpe Museum (Image: Submitted) Scott Witting, the present Chairman of Scunthorpe Motor Cycle Club said: “Alan’s passing is a massive loss to the club. He was a true gent who will certainly not be forgotten.
" John Wilkinson, the Club’s photographer, said: “Alan has been a fantastic friend to myself and many others and we will all really miss him.” All are invited to Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe on Wednesday, April 30 at 10.40am to celebrate Alan’s life and afterwards at Messingham Grange.
All are welcome. Donations in lieu of flowers for Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance and Lindsey Lodge Hospice courtesy of Jason Threadgold, Funeral Director, 3 Burringham Road, Scunthorpe DN17 2BA. Tel 01724 865865.
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