The family of Emmanuel Vernon Jacob have paid tribute to the father-of-two after he died in a crash on the A44 at the Wolvercote Roundabout last Friday.

Mr Jacob, who was on his bicycle on May 20, collided with a HGV.

His family said: "Emmanuel, who was from Oxford, was a caring, fun loving and sociable man that was tragically taken from us too soon.

"He will be fondly remembered as the life and soul of every gathering, his caring nature and his infectious laugh.

“His family wish to thank everyone for their kind words, support and sympathy at this difficult time.

“He leaves behind two daughters."

The funeral service will take place at Christian Life Centre, 300 Cowley Road, Oxford on June 17 at 10am.