The funeral of much loved local Peter Jackson will take place this Saturday August 22 with a private service for the family. Peter also known as Roa Dart was tragically killed clearing trees on a property in Koonorigan on August 7.

Peter touched so many lives in the 2480 community. He has left an indelible mark with his generous gift of hearts that were either painted, drawn or made as well as painting white outlines around the many potholes that formed on our country roads to keep us safe.

The family have been inundated with condolences and memories of how Peter touched their lives so together with Binney Family Funerals, they would like to give the community a chance to show their love of Peter this Saturday by lining the streets as the cortege takes Peter to his final resting place by showing a Heart (Guard) of Honour.

The route will start from the Crowther Carpark on Woodlark Street at 9:30am this Saturday proceeding down Woodlark to Bridge Street and left along Terania Street before concluding at the Wilson Street intersection.

For those that want to pay their respects to Peter, you are asked to socially distance yourself along the route because, as the family has said "the safety of the community was a priority to him".

The family has asked that you wear bright colours and bring your beautiful loving hearts in memory of Peter.

Peter's daughter Jenna told Lismore App that Peter was born in Lismore, and that the family was one of the first pastoral settlers to the Lismore area in the 1880's.

"I am so happy that people are spreading their stories of Pete on social media", Jenna said, "he touched so many lives and was such a character, it feels good to read what people are saying about him".

Close friend Robyn Kelly said Peter was a 'great mate' and a thorn in my side. "We worked together for the community and our country through fundraising, education and the environment", Robyn said, "you would always see Pete at charity events manning the barbecue or the gate. He was our fix-it man for The Channon Markets".

Social media pages have been inundated with comments with people saying Peter was quirky, eccentric, humorous, irrational and generous.

Robyn agreed and gave the example when Peter turned up at The Channon Markets with a gander dressed with a bow tie and when questioned he would say it was a proper-gander. Or another time Peter walked around the markets with a doll nailed to a piece of wood and the words "baby on board".

Even if you don't know Peter Jackson well you start to get a feeling for who he was.

Robyn Kelly said "There is a little bit of Peter Jackson in all our hearts. It was a joy and a pleasure to know him".

You can honour Peter and say farewell this Saturday from 9:30am when the cortege will make its way along Woodlark Street, Bridge Street then Terania Street until the Wilson Street intersection.

A larger service for the community will be organised once allowed.

As a community we could with more people like Peter Jackson.