"He was a man with a heart of gold and only a little bit of mischief in his eye," he said.
"We've all learnt that life with Glen around is how life should be."
Celebrant Pam Bailey said Glen Jones' tragic death had united the community in sorrow and said that the death of someone at his age "shocks us".
"This is a travesty that should never have happened to someone so special, someone so young," Ms Bailey said.
A work colleague described Mr Jones as a kind man who was always smiling and willing to help. She also recalled his skill as a forklift operator and his knack of lighting up the work place.
"Jonesey you've made us laugh but now it's time for tears.
"We will all miss you and your uniqueness terribly and we will never forget you," she said.
A former girlfriend spoke of times spent with Mr Jones and said they shared a love of pool and nights out. Children of all ages were foremost at the funeral and joined a chorus of older voices when tributes were made and released balloons skyward after Mr Jones' body was carried from the hall.
"We miss and love you Uncle Glen," they said.
His brothers carried his brightly decorated coffin from the service, after which there was a private cremation.
A friend of Mr Jones spoke of their close bond and his deep regret that he had faced his attackers alone.
"In my heart I wish I could have been with you in your hour of need," he said.
