A WELL-KNOWN church organist, described by his colleagues as a man of 'wry humour, quiet humility and musical perfection' has died, aged 49, writes SOPHIE BIGNALL.

One of Brimfield's best known figures, Trevor Williams died at Leominster Community Hospital after the recurrence of a malignant brain tumour.

Mr Williams was born in Wyson Terrace and lived in the same house throughout his schooling and career as a printer.

Deafness in one ear from birth did not stop the younger son of a Methodist lay preacher and a Salvation Army mother, who played the accordion, attaining the top grade eight in his musical studies.

His upbringing of religion and music led to him playing the organ at the Zion Methodist Church in Ludlow from the age of 14.

Throughout his teens, Mr Williams musical abilities were in great demand in nearby churches and he became a regular figure cycling along clutching his music case.

During his funeral, which was attended by more than 200 people, four clergy officiated at the service in Brimfield Parish Church led by team vicar from Leominster, Rev Gareth Jones.

He told how Mr Williams' appreciation for his extended family ranked alongside music and religion as the main elements in his life.

Mr Jones recalled how on Christmas Day, Mr Williams would play at morning service in Brimfield and nearby St George's in Orleton before returning home to pack sandwiches for lunch and making his way to Worcester Cathedral for Evensong.

"Perfection mattered to Trevor in his church music and he strove to achieve it, even after illness," said Mr Jones.

"Indeed the last time he played in St Michael's for the Open Gardens Festival in June he was back to the high standard he set himself before his ill health had intervened."

Now in his own unique style, Mr Williams enthusiasm for life is immortalised by the words he wrote in the church visitors book after he first received treatment for his tumour three years ago.

"I'm back! I thank God with all my heart. Thank you. Thank you."