Family and friends have spoken of their love for a “remarkable” 80-year-old businessman who died in a road accident.

James Hore

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “remarkable” 80-year-old businessman who died in a road accident.

Kee Wah Lee died when his silver Mercedes A Class was in collision with an Iveco tipper lorry on the A120 at Little Bentley on Monday.

Mr Lee lived in Dyer Court Hadleigh and ran a food manufacturers and importers.

Mr Lee founded Keejays, based in Hadleigh, and a tribute was issued by company director Mark Wright at the request of Mr Lee's son, Sammy Lee.

Mr Wright said: “In loving memory of Kee Wah Lee, who in life was a caring and loving husband, father and grandfather who always found time for his family despite many varied and successful business commitments.

“Kee Wah demonstrated a thirst for hard work and success during his life and overcame many obstacles along the way.

“But all through this he retained a highly amicable and helpful nature which endeared him to all.

“This remarkable man will be missed dearly by family and friends alike.”