General News
16 January, 2025
Shock passing of respected stock agent
RURAL communities across central and northern Victoria have been shocked by the sudden passing this week of popular livestock agent Chris Nevins. A director of the century-old family business FP Nevins and Co based in Inglewood, Mr Nevins had also...
RURAL communities across central and northern Victoria have been shocked by the sudden passing this week of popular livestock agent Chris Nevins.
A director of the century-old family business FP Nevins and Co based in Inglewood, Mr Nevins had also been president of the Bendigo Associated Stock Agents. He had joined the family business in 1979 and was well known across the region and at weekly stock sales in Bendigo auctioning sheep.
Mr Nevins’ passing came as a shock to the industry where he was respected for his experience and insights on stock and market trends.
A long-time volunteer with Inglewood Football Club, Mr Nevins had served as president of the Blues and in recent years had been vice-president. The home match gatekeeper had been awarded life membership of the club in 2007.
Mr Nevins is survived by son Jack, a regular senior player with Inglewood.
Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mr. Christopher Nevins (Chris) will be offered at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Southey Street, Inglewood on January 23at 1pm.At the conclusion of Mass the cortege will leave for the Inglewood Cemetery.