More than a thousand people came to farewell transport icon Jim Barker at his funeral.
Passing through a truck guard of honour friends, family and business associates of the much-loved and revered Mr Barker said their goodbyes at ASB Baypark this afternoon.
Mr Barker, 78, passed away peacefully in his Mount Maunganui home on Sunday.
The extensive Barker family spoke of their love and pride for their father, grandfather and great-grandfather and the great loss his death caused for their family.