IN PICTURES: Funeral of Wirral radio presenter Johnny Kennedy

Johnny, from Liverpool, was known by many for presenting Wirral Radio and appearing at the Floral Pavilion. He died on January 24 at the age of 88.

The much-loved entertainer was laid to rest yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, February 14) at Francis Xavier's Roman Catholic Church on Salisbury Street in Everton. Hundreds attended the service, conducted by Bishop Tom Williams, RC Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool.

His coffin, which was dressed in flowers with a cricket bat resting on top, was brought to the church by a horse-drawn carriage.

Here are some pictures from yesterday’s service.

Horses and a carriage carrying Johnny Kennedy's coffin to his funeral at St Francis Xavier's RC Church (Image: Ian Fairbrother)

In memory of Johnny Kennedy you will be greatly missed (Image: Ian Fairbrother)Johnny Kennedy's coffin being carried into St Francis Xavier's RC Church (Image: Ian Fairbrother)The order of service for the funeral of Johnny Kennedy (Image: Ian Fairbrother)

Horses and a carriage carrying Johnny Kennedy's coffin (Image: Ian Fairbrother)

Horses and a carriage outside funeral of Johnny Kennedy (Image: Ian Fairbrother)

Very sad (Image: Ian Fairbrother)