John Palmer, the president and former owner of Farsley Celtic, has passed away at the age of 86.
Mr Palmer was involved with Farsley for over 50 years, acting as chairman in two spells.
He initially retired as chairman in 2003 to become president for the first time.
Mr Palmer returned to the seat in 2010 when the old club ran into financial trouble.
Admininstrators Mazars pulled the plug in March 2010 and Mr Palmer led the Palmer-Farrell consortium which reformed the club and bought Throstle Nest from Leeds City Council, who had bought it from Mazars.
He sold the club in 2019.
Director Rob Winterbottom said: “I will personally never begin to underestimate what John Palmer has done for Farsley Celtic.
“John has been the life of the football club over many, many years and I am personally devastated by his passing.
“John gave a lot of his life to his football club and everyone connected with Farsley Celtic should be eternally thankful for that.
“I would like to send my condolences and that of all at Farsley Celtic to Margaret and all of his family at this time.
“John, to me, you’ll always be an unofficial member of my family. Rest in peace, my dear friend.”