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16.12.2022 - 21:47 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Tributes have been paid to a 'loveable' Scots man who was found dead after not turning up for work on Monday. Cops were alerted and found the body of Jimmy Meikle, 54, at the property in Buckstone, Edinburgh, on Tuesday December 13.
Police Scotland say the death is not thought to be suspicious, reports Edinburgh Live. His boss Richard O'Donnell was at the scene on Tuesday morning when cops made the discovery.
Richard owns his own trading company and took Jimmy on as an employee 16 years ago. Jimmy was rarely off or late for work, meaning his failure to show up on Monday immediately caused concern.
Speaking to Edinburgh Live, Richard said: "I'm unbelievably saddened that Jimmy has passed away suddenly. He didn’t attend work which is unlike him - he’s never been late or off work in over 16 years working for me.
"Police were called and sadly when we attended they put his door in and it was confirmed that he had sadly passed away. I’ve known Jimmy since I was 14. He doesn’t have much family so he’s been my main and protected employee."
Richard says Jimmy was super-fit and his sudden death was a real shock.
He continued: "He’s never been late, he’s never been off sick and he’s multi-skilled so unbelievably great at his job.
"He was loved by the entire company. Jimmy was a loveable and polite little guy. Everyone loved him. He was shy and well-spoken. There was nothing he couldn’t do at his work and he would always help. He was also the strongest guy you could meet.
"Jimmy was only 54. Fit as a fiddle. He should’ve had 40 years left on this planet. It’s a huge shock. He truly was a gentleman and always had a kind word for all."
Tributes have poured in for the popular Edinburgh man.
One said: "No way! Wee Jimmy was an awesome wee dude,
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