Birmingham Live, Mr Fellows was born in West Bromwich and became a local treasure after playing for Aston Villa in the 1970s and then securing the captaincy at Shrewsbury Town following a 10-year career.
Geoffrey died on Sunday, January 17 after contracting coronavirus. His heartbroken daughter Claire Stackhouse said: “His death has left a big hole in our family and the community. "Dad was a gentleman and everyone that knew him also called him a gentleman. ” After becoming injured in 1974, Geoffrey was forced to hang up his football boots but continued to help youngsters in the community with their passion for the sport and even went on to scout for Everton.