The parents of a young man who died of a rare heart condition in his sleep have paid tribute to their 'warm and generous' son.

Ken and Carol Bray have been stricken with grief since 23-year-old Wesley died suddenly at the family home.

Doctors found his death was caused by Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). 

Victims, usually young people, experience sudden heart failure.  The underlying heart condition has no clear symptoms and most people with it know nothing about it. 

Wesley was no exception as he lived a perfectly normal and healthy life before his unexpected death on January 2. 

He was keen sportsman who excelled at long-distance running, sailing, skiing and cycling.  Like his father, he was also a keen Everton FC supporter. 

His funeral took place in January at St Lawrence Church in Chobham, the church he often attended during his childhood. 

Mr Bray, who runs an accountancy business in the village said: "Wesley looked after his friends and family so well. 

"He was warm, generous and a great listener who always helped people with their emotional problems. 

He had so many friends and the response after his death was overwhelming. 

"His most remarkable achievement was his maturity.  Wesley left such a lasting impression for someone so young.  He also had a great sense on humour." 

West attended St Andrew's Preparatory School in Horsell, where he was elected head boy, before attending Charterhouse in Godalming. 

He then completed his A-levels at Cranleigh School, in Cranleigh, near Guildford, before enrolling on an international business studies degree at Liverpool University. 

After two years at Uni, Wesley returned home for the third year to complete his degree before securing a job in his father's business. 

Wesley had worked for his father for around a year before he died. 

Mr Bray said Wesley had excellent business sense and added: "It probably wouldn't have been long before I was working for him. 

"Wesley was a top athlete during his school years but his long-term ambition was to work with his father. 

"He was also passionate about the music business and managed a couple of local rock bands.  He had such a bright future." 

On New Year's Day - the day before his death - Wesley told his mother about his plans to buy a house. 

Carol said: "Wesley was going to buy his first home.  He had his eyes set on a cottage in Weybridge.  He was really looking forward to the year ahead." 

Both parents were completely unaware of the devastating effects of SADS before Wesley's death. 

They are now raising money for the UK charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) which increases awareness of SADS to prevent more youngsters from suffering a similar fate. 

Many celebrities, including Sir Ian Botham, David Wallaims and Sir Steven Redgrave, have publicly supported the charity. 

Carol added: "We have read about the condition because we lost our son.  We don't want people to suffer what we have gone through. 

"Going to your local doctor is not good enough.  Only a heart specialist can read the condition.  They can carry out and ECG (electrocardiogram) test to check the rhythm of the heart. 

"If the condition is diagnosed early, measures can be taken to prevent it from deteriorating.  Our advice to all young people is to get it checked out." 

More than 700 cases of SADS have been recorded in the UK.  Those wishing to make a donation to the charity should visit www.c-r-y.org.uk 

Meanwhile, a tribute concert to honour Wesley has been organised at Ripley Village Hall, in the High Street, on Saturday June 27. 

To find our more or book tickets for the concert, call Bray Financial Services on 01276 855 717.