Heartbroken family pays tribute to Black Country DJ after sudden death aged 31

Adam Tombs, also known as DJ Toomz, was found dead in bed by his girlfriend Kim Parton on Saturday at his home in Stourbridge.

The drum and bass DJ and promoter was a familiar face in venues across the area, regularly holding sold out shows.

Mr Tombs, who found his passion as a DJ at the age of 15, would promote High Voltage – a drum and bass night at venues including the former Picture House on Hagley Road, Moochers on New Road and Fitness Factory on Bradley Road.

His father, David Tombs, told of his devastation as he leaves behind his 12-year-old sister, Rebecca, and his 35-year-old brother, Glen.

His mother, Christine Goodall, aged 55, said her son will be 'sorely missed.'

She added: "We're slowly having to come to terms with what has happened. We're heartbroken and numb. He was too young to die. We haven't stopped crying.

"He had a very good sense of humour – very dry and witty. He had a heart of gold and he'd do anything for anyone and he was loved by lots of people.

"Just the other night they had a do on for him at the Chequers Inn and it was completely full and he only died Saturday.

"He'll always be remembered by his drum and bass friends. When Adam would put on a night it would be full. His heart and soul was in being a DJ."

Mrs Goodall said he died in his sleep and had no underlying health conditions which the family were aware of.

His former partner Sally Evans, 29, lived with Mr Tombs for three-and-a-half-years and she says her daughter, Leyla, five, was brought up by Mr Tombs as a father figure.

She said: "I'm absolutely devastated. I still can't quite believe it. It's hard with Leyla – he brought her up like she was his own.

"He was very kind, he had a good heart and good sense of humour. We remained on good terms."

Mr Tombs worked as a mechanic at Castle Road Motors, with his grandfather, mother and brother, Glen, at the family-run business. He was also a member at Fitness Factory.

It posted a picture of Mr Tombs with the caption: "Adam had been a member here for as long as we can remember and was a true character."