Totally gutted. what a loss. you were a great tattooist and a great friend and fellow music lover. i really apreciated you doin my hands free of charge and am so sad to hear of your passin. I still have a chuckle when i remember your sayin "stab ya later"meaning tattoo to those who don't know.My heart goes out to those you left behind. All the best up there in your heavenly tat parlour. your old mucker SKULLY ORSON.(Orson Family)........

We met in the 80s when I lived in Bathwell Rd, and I sold you your first Meteors single at HMV. It was nice to get reacquainted when I worked at Azzta in Old Market and to be invited to Skin Deep's 21st party.
You're a larger than life character whose always been there, even when you haven't.
I didn't know you had gone until tonight but, for me, you'll always be around - somewhere near Les from the Granary.

For the short time that I had the pleasure of knowing you, I can say that you always put a smile on my face....
A colourful and energetic man - A great person to share any time of day with......
Watching the works of art created always amazed me...
A great loss to the world of tattooing and a greater loss to Bristol...

Dave was a top bloke R.I.P. mate.

What Can I Say About Dave That Hasn't Already Been Said .
The Only Thing I Can Think Of Is When He Gave Me A Hug At The Stray Cats Concert Last Year .
He Felt Like A Rock... ... Phsyically Solid & Thats How The Man Was In Life. With Dave You Knew What You Got Everything With Dave Was Black Or White, You Liked Him Or Loathed, Him But You Could Never Ignore Him.
We Both Shared A Passion For Japanese Style Tattooing & His Work Was Just Like His Personalality Big, Bold. & Solid . He Lived Life The Way Many Dream Of Living It .But As With Everything There's Always A Price To Pay The Old Saying Live Fast Die Young Springs To Mind, & Dave Lived His Life His Way At 100 mph
The Tattoo World Has Lost A Great Character & My Sympathy Goes Out To His Family .
R.I.P. Dave
Lee
Cherry Blossom

Was so shocked and saddened when i heard the news! dave was a great bloke and will never be forgotten! its very nice that 7 members of my family and countless number of friends have his artwork on them a tribute to him that will last forever! R.I.P dave u will be greatly missed xx

Dave, you know were all gutted, our Potty Eye is distraught, & me little Bro, can't believe that I will never see you in Old Market again. It's to late for me now to become as close as I wish I had been, to your World & your Family. I saw for myself on Friday, that I am not alone in my grief & bewilderment at your passing. Your name, & that of Skin Deep will be with us & with the World forever. Farewell to next time Dave, Sean.

Im in canada and the usa working,but although i couldnt be there at the funeral you were in my thoughts mate,at least i saw you at kingswood in january ,we never know when its our turn and i guess thats for the best.rock on mate ,we are all going to miss you ,you were one of a kind and the rock n roll scene wont be the same without you,r.i.p.dai bailey

Dave, was good friends with charlie in primary school. and he said you were a good man. i'll always be thinking of anna,charlie,daisy, rosie and olly. so sad that you have now left. rest in peace. xx

Dave Dave Dave you were and always will b a legend, ur gna b missed by so many people, I will wear your work with pride and tell evri1 that wants to no Big Dave did it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, loadsa love *Rest In Peace m8* Emma xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dave fondest memories mate you were one in a million,so proud to wear your work on my arm R.I.P. my deepest sympathy to all your family and ozzy BURP
Justin Cole(Pudding)

A wonderful man and artist who will be greatly missed,but your work will live on as will your memory.your funeral did you and your family proud.many would wish for a send off like it but no one will be able to match it ,R I P DAVE, our thoughts are with your wife & children.Your parents must be so proud and rightfully so.God bless mate ,PARTY ON UP THERE.

Till we meet again, love Mark & Deb Stubbs.

You never failed to do your best, your heart was true and tender,
You simply lived for those you loved and those you loved remember.
love to my friend daisy and family, hannah may (two mile hill) xxx

Tought you would live forever my friend,thought you were made of steel.
todays a day i'll never forget,now it all seems oh so real.
with sadness with pride i stood in the church,now your finally laid to rest
so many people will miss you mate,to us all you were truly the best.

when i first met you,you helped me so much
the favours never seemed to end
you never asked for anything in return,i knew i had met a true friend.

now with my hand on heart and a tear in my eye
i finally bid you goodbye,no longer here on this mortal world
but your spirit will never die.

so its farewell dave,until we meet again
i hope our paths will cross one day
the best tattooist,the best friend,a PROPER bloke in every way.

gonna miss ya dave.....BURP!
brad skinfx tattoo s-wales.

Dave the first time we met was at my mums, were you and ozzy started to tatto.when i herd about the accident i was guted mate.you will be sadly mist dave,sean litson.r.i.p.

What a day to rember what a send off , Dave your forever in hearts and skin
we'll never forget you one in a million xxx

The sheer volume of people present speaks volumes in itself. My heart goes out to Anna and the children on this very sad day.Dave will never be forgotten and will remain in everyones hearts. RIP Dave.

Dave Ayres,

a 'PROPER NICE BLOKE',

you will be missed mate, by us and thousands of others, can't believe you are gone, will be telling the stories for years to come, there was never a dull moment every time we met up, you would have me laughing all the way back home.

a sad day in the tattoo industry as i feel we have been robbed of one of the true people who made it what it is today. your world class talent will live on forever in your ink.

our condolences to your family, ozzy and the skin deep posse.

R.I.P

Carl and Dena Zambra and all at bodyart studios.