Tributes paid to scout leader and hike organiser

Terry Davies was well-known in the Scouting movement and as a hike organiser

Tributes have been paid to a scout leader, hike chairman and community volunteer who "inspired generations".

Terry Davies was chairman of the Longmynd Hike and Group Lead Volunteer at 2nd Longmynd Scout group in Church Stretton.

He had been awarded the Silver Wolf, the highest honour in scouting, and was invited to Windsor Castle in recognition of his 50 years' service.

He passed away at the age of 71, leaving behind his wife Angie and her two children, Jennifer and Geoffrey.

The flag was flown at half mast at St Lawrence CE Primary school, in Church Stretton, where Mr Davies volunteered, taking children on outdoor activities.

A social running group he started held a minute's noise in celebration of his life.

Mr Davies lived in Church Stretton all his life and worked as a local butcher before he retired.

His father, George Davies, founded the Longmynd Hike and Terry was passionate about continuing the 50-miles in 24-hours challenge.

A legendary fell runner, he ran the hike twice, back-to-back, to celebrate the event's 40th anniversary in 2007.

Mr Davies had recently been awarded the Silver Wolf, the highest honour in Scouting

Nickie Phillips, Shropshire Borders Scouts district lead volunteer said he was a "respected and much-loved figure" and that he "gave tirelessly, always with quiet strength and a generous spirit".

He was awarded the Silver Wolf for his "exceptional service and lifelong commitment to scouting" and she said it was "a moment of great pride and richly deserved recognition for someone who embodied the very heart of what scouting stands for".

Ms Phillips said Mr Davies was a man who had "inspired generations of young people with his kindness, wisdom, and deep sense of duty".

She said he did everything with "grace and humility" and left a legacy of "service, friendship, and profound impact".

"Terry has Gone Home, but the values he lived and the lives he shaped will carry forward for many years to come," she said.

Terry's wife Angie said: "I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love for Terry. He was renowned for his tireless community work, generosity and kindness.

"He was a friend to all and was never happier than when he was surrounded by children inspiring and encouraging them to achieve their potential."