He was “like a sunflower who always followed the sun”, according to his sister Fiona.

A eulogy she prepared was read to those gathered at the 36-year-old’s graveside service in Warrnambool on Tuesday.

Hundreds of people paid their respects as Robbie’s decorated coffin was lowered.

It had been covered with artworks by his siblings Fiona, Steven and Susan.

The mourners were told the artwork encapsulated little things about Robbie.

This included paper planes, which he loved making, Milo, which he loved to drink and coins - because he was known to leave a trail of coins behind him.

Mourners were told that above all, Robbie loved enjoying a beer while listening to his favourite punk rock band at a gig with his mates.

Reverend Malcom Frazer said the Morrow family had been overwhelmed by the outpouring of grief following Robbie’s tragic death in a car accident.

“(Robbie’s mother) Lois has had many many hugs and she will have many many more today,” he said.

Reverend Frazer told the crowd Robbie’s memory would live on through his family and friends.

He said Robbie had touched the lives of hundreds. Reverend Frazer shared a story about how Robbie recently planted sunflower seeds at his workplace, Dowell Windows.

“He told his workmates ‘don’t forget to water them guys’. On the Monday after his death one of those seeds began to sprout.’”

Mourners were invited to place petals or paper planes on Robbie’s coffin and one of his favourite songs played as it was slowly lowered to the ground.

The sun shone as Robbie was remembered not only as a man who lived life to the full, but someone who always knew how to make those around him smile.

The Morrow family, including Robbie’s dad Herb, opened their home to their son’s grieving friends after his death.