The Cumbria racing pigeon fraternity is in mourning following the death of a popular and successful fancier.
Morris McLuckie, 73, died last night after being taken ill on Saturday while out with friends in Workington.
He and brother Wayne had been top fanciers in the Workington area for over 40 years as they racked up success in both the Workington Victoria and Workington Social Limit clubs.
They regularly topped the Derwent Valley Federation result sheets and then the West Cumbria Amalgamation, as well as being prominent in the Cumbria Combine.
A flood of tributes came in last night from fanciers across the county, as well as from fanciers around the country who had known Morris over the years.
The McLuckie brothers’ had their last success together last month in the series of shows run by the Victoria club when they won most points.
Morris leaves wife Angela and sons Phil, a former Workington Reds footballer and Matthew.
