Tributes paid for Southampton man who died at Potters Court

Mark Williams died following an incident at Potters Court - an assisted living complex in Wimpson Lane, Southampton.

The 60-year-old’s body was found at the site in the Millbrook area of the city, where he lived, on the morning of November 9. Describing him as a David Bowie lookalike, his family has now come forward to pay their respects.

Over the years, Mark worked as a Tai chi teacher at various locations across Southampton.

Mark Williams.

His passion for the practice art even led him to travel to China.

Later he spent time living in the rainforests of Sumatra. However, in 2008, he developed glaucoma.

At the time of his death, Mark was blind but also battling Lymphoma.

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A statement from his daughter, Jess said: “Mark was an amazing caring dad/grandad, he brought his three children up as a devoted single dad from the late ’90s. When the children were little, he used to be an amazing carpenter, making the most amazing treehouse for them and lots of work around Southampton and London, but stopped when he took over as the lead role in the household. Mark is missed immensely already, as a family we are absolutely devastated to have lost him. Lots of love from his three children, four grandchildren his mum, sisters and his brother will forever be missing him. I can’t tell you enough just what a man he was.”

His funeral will be held at Southampton Crematorium in Bassett Green Road on December 17 at 1.45pm.

According to his family, all guests are welcome and encouraged to wear yellow, red and blue-coloured clothes.

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They have since started a fundraiser to go towards the cost of the ceremony and to give the “best possible send-off he deserves”

To donate, visit ‘Help towards Mark's funeral costs’ on GoFundMe.

An inquest surrounding his death is due to open today at the Coroner’s Office in Winchester.