Ronan King: Tributes pour in after collision death of 'one of the most gentle souls in this world'
Tributes have poured in for Ronan King who died after a serious collision outside Pettigo in Co Donegal on Sunday afternoon.
A Mass is also being said in Randalstown for the recovery of his girlfriend, Lucy Robb, who was badly injured.
On social media Ronan King’s mother – Paula McCaffrey – said: “My handsome son, my rock my best friend my everything. Totally heartbroken doesn't come close to the pain I feel right now. Loved and missed so much.”
His brother, Jamie King, added: “Rest in peace to my eldest brother Ronan King he was one of the most gentle souls in this world and was taken away from it far far too soon we all will miss you dearly and love you so so much”.
And another brother, Callum King, said: “My big brother, I love you so so much and I’m gonna miss you dearly for the rest of my life. Thank you for being here for me and the family. Rest In Peace. Ronan King”.
Meanwhile also on social media, Co Antrim GAA team Tír Na NÓg Randalstown asked people to pray for his girlfriend Lucy Robb.
‘Special Mass for Lucy Robb – As you may have heard, Lucy Robb was involved in a very serious car accident over the weekend and is undergoing surgery tomorrow,’ they said.
‘A special Mass will be held for Lucy tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 9.30am in St MacNissi's Chapel, Randalstown.
Lucy's family have invited anyone who is able to attend the Mass does so and to keep Lucy in their thoughts and prayers.
‘Everyone at Tír na nÓg sends our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Lucy, her family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. We also keep the family of Ronan King in our prayers and pass on our deepest condolences.
‘We pray for a successful surgery and for Lucy's strength and recovery in the days and weeks ahead,’ they added.
According to Funeral Times, Ronan who is from Lurgan, died on August 2 ‘suddenly as a result of a car accident’.
‘Dearly beloved son of Gerard King and Paula McCaffrey, 13 Soye Gardens, Lurgan, and much-loved brother of Callum and Jamie, loving grandson of Sean and Sheila McCaffrey and late John and Mary King, and loving boyfriend of Lucy,’ it adds.
It adds that funeral details will be released later.