THE family of a young man who died unexpectedly in his sleep have spoken of their devastation.

Scott Graham had been about to start a dream job in Malaysia when he passed away during the night of January 13, aged 28.

The cause of his death has not yet been found, though it is believed to be related to his asthma.

Jim Graham, Scott’s dad, said: “Because he was only 28, it was such a shock.

“It was completely out of the blue. The whole family are devastated.”

His family paid tribute to him, describing him as a fun-loving and warm person, who was devoted to his mum, Jane, his dad and brother, Stuart, as well as his partner of three years, Sarah Norris, with whom he shared a home near High Street, Clacton.

Scott’s brother, Stuart, 25, said: “Scott was a very sociable person. He was a well-known guy.

“He was a loving, caring person, and he lived for his passions in life, which were his family, his motorbike and music, and Sarah as well.”

Jim Graham described him as a perfect son and “the king of one-liners”.

He said: “Scott had a generosity of spirit that most of us would aspire to. If he had it, you could have it.

“If you needed him, he would be at your side.”

He also paid tribute to Scott’s relationship with Sarah, a 23-year-old carer, who had been expected to join him for their new life abroad together.

He said: “They lived for one another.

“She was really proud of him. She is going to miss him dreadfully.”

His family said he was a big music enthusiast, especially rock metal, and loved riding his motorbike, which he called Betsy.

He supported Glasgow Rangers, and friends and family at his funeral have been invited to wear the team scarf in his memory.

Scott’s family moved to Clacton from Bellshill, Scotland, when he was aged two, and he went to Coppins Green Primary School and Colbayns High School in the town.

He worked at the old Woolwich building in Clacton and Equity in Colchester, and he had been preparing to move to Malaysia to start a job with De Vere as a financial adviser. His leaving drinks had been due to take place last Saturday, and his friends decided to hold the night in remembrance.

His funeral service took place at the United Reformed Church, in Clacton, and Weeley Crematorium, on Tuesday.