The eulogy to the football great came at a private family service which followed remarkable scenes in his home town of Ashington, Northumberland, where thousands lined the streets to pay respect to “Wor Jack”.
After the service, the family added: “We’d like to thank people who turned out on the streets of Ashington, we were all overwhelmed and he would have been thrilled by the outpouring of kindness.”
Charlton died earlier this month aged 85.
Charlton died earlier this month aged 85.
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9. Jack Charlton funeral
Irish football fans gather at Walkinstown Roundabout, Dublin to celebrate the life of former Republic of Ireland manager Jack CharltonPhoto: PA
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![Local man Tom Hickey puts up a wreath as Republic of Ireland fans gather to sing the Ireland world cup anthem "Put em under pressure" at 12:30 Walkinstown Roundabout in Dublin as Jack Charlton's funeral comes to a close in Newcastle England](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/TUFZMTI0NTI1NjE2.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
11. Jack Charlton funeral
Local man Tom Hickey puts up a wreath as Republic of Ireland fans gather to sing the Ireland world cup anthem "Put em under pressure" at 12:30 Walkinstown Roundabout in Dublin as Jack Charlton's funeral comes to a close in Newcastle EnglandPhoto: PA
![Irish football fans gather at Walkinstown Roundabout, Dublin to celebrate the life of former Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton at the same time of funeral in Newcastle](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/TUFZMTI0NTI1NjA5.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
12. Jack Charlton funeral
Irish football fans gather at Walkinstown Roundabout, Dublin to celebrate the life of former Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton at the same time of funeral in NewcastlePhoto: PA