West Brom superfan Jack Jones dies at 108
A Baggies superfan who was born just 30 years after the club was formed has died aged 108.
Tributes have been paid to Albion supporter Jack Jones, who lived through two world wars, 20 prime ministers and the reign of five monarchs.
Jack, who was also believed to be the oldest person in the Midlands, has been described as a 'tremendous character' who was 'Albion through and through'.
Jack was born in Enville on February 12, 1908 - when King Edward VII was on the throne.
This was just 30 years after the club itself was founded and a year before WG Richardson, one of Albion's most revered early figures.
Jack went to see his first game at the age of 12.
Club officials said they were saddened to hear of his passing.
Jack was a guest of honour at The Hawthorns in February 2015 when he celebrated his 107th birthday.
He watched his beloved Baggies beat Southampton 1-0.
Jack's longevity saw him witness first-hand some of the club's most celebrated moments.
His final visit to The Hawthorns for his 107th birthday included a meeting with one of his all-time heroes - Tony 'Bomber' Brown.
As well as being presented with a personalised shirt – Jack 107 – he was given a signed ball in a mounted glass case and a signed shirt from the players, presented to him by captain Darren Fletcher.
Nischa Pritchard, care manager at Tudor Manor Care Home in Stourbridge where Jack has lived in 2013, said: "Jack was given the VIP treatment on that last visit to The Hawthorns and he even got to meet Tony 'Bomber' Brown which bought a lot of pleasure and conversation to Jack and all his friends at Tudor Manor.
"Jack always enjoyed talking about his memories supporting the Albion."
Bomber Brown said: "He was a delightful man, a great man and tremendous character who was Albion through and through.
"Talking to him about Albion was special because he had seen and experienced so much history.
"I'm so sad to hear of his passing - it is a sad day for the club."
In the Second World War Jack helped build Spitfires and during the war spent much of his working life as a lorry driver, as well as working in the metal industry.
Jack married Winifred in 1939 but she passed away in 1989.
The couple did not have children but Jack was joined by nieces and nephews to celebrate his birthday.
