VALE DES POPHAM

VALE DES POPHAM

 

It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Townsville Basketball and Cannons Basketball Club life member Des Popham on Tuesday evening after a decade long battle with illness.

 

In 1992 Des was recognised as a Life Member of Townsville Basketball and was a board member of TBI when the first stadium was constructed using his skills as an electrical engineer to assist with the installation of the lights. Des also coached countless representative teams for Townsville Basketball.

 

His contribution to Cannons Basketball Club was integral to the strength of today’s club in being a Foundation Member in 1975 and the key driver to the creation of their Junior Club. He was a cornerstone of their 1st Grade team as a player and a key member of their two AAAB Championships. After playing he continued on to coach for Cannons Basketball Club at both the A-Grade and junior level for many years.

 

The funeral service will be held on Monday 23rd December at Morley’s Funerals in Townsville at 1pm.

 

We are very saddened by the loss of a great representative of Townsville Basketball. In this extremely difficult time we ask that the privacy and wishes of the family be respected.

 




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