The family of Michael Hunt - who died after being found severely injured in a bin - have remembered him for his "kind heart" and "dry sense of humour".
"We love and miss you lots and lots, you will never be forgotten," they said in a statement.
"Mick was such a kind gentle natured spirit, always happy-go-lucky with a dry sense of humour."
They described him as having a "kind heart" and being a "loving big blue eyed sliver fox".
"Mick was very family orientated he was loved by everyone who he came into contact with," they said.
The 37-year-old father, who was originally from Waterford in Ireland, was found in a bin in Station Road, South Norwood at 7am on Saturday.
A 21-year-old man, Arry James Green was arrested in Purley on Tuesday morning and charged with the murder of Mr Hunt the next day.
He appeared at Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court this morning via video link from Sutton Police Station and ordered to a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on March 24.
Police have arrested two more people in Brighton in connection with the incident this afternoon - one 24-year-old woman and one 38-year-old man.
Officers are returning to the scene of the crime to appeal for more witnesses to come forward.
Mr Hunt was rushed to Kings College Hospital on Saturday morning but died at midday from his injuries. A post-mortem gave the cause of death as a blunt trauma to the head and torso.
Detective Chief Inspector Diane Tudway, of the Homicide and Major Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: "We will be returning to the scene to trace any potential witnesses who may be able to assist the investigation.
"Station Road is a busy area in South Norwood and we are looking for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious on the night of March 14 into March 15."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8721 4005. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
