Darrow Vick Obituary

Darrow Lee "Dick" Vick

February 17, 1924 - February 10, 2014

Franklin - Darrow Lee "Dick" Vick, 89, passed away February 10, 2014 at his home. He was born in Boykins, VA, a son of the late Herbert E. and Bertha Fuller Vick and was predeceased by two brothers, Milton "Shorty" Vick and Herbert E. Vick, Jr. and two sisters, Evelyn Davis and Carolyn Pollard. Dick was a former resident of Richmond and was retired from McLean Trucking Company. He proudly served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Fortune Vick; one sister, Virginia Icard of Georgia; a brother, Carroll Vick, and his wife, Joyce, of Myrtle Beach, SC; sisters-in-law, Jane Ellen Vick and Connie O. Vick and brother-in-law, Julian R. Pollard. The funeral will be held at 2 PM Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 PM Saturday at the funeral home and suggest memorials be made to a favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org

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See also: 
1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2412734
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/darrow-vick-obituary?id23552048
3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/darrow-l-vick-franklin-va/

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Darrow Lee "Dick" Vick, 89, passed away on 10 February 2014. Born in Boykins, VA, he was a proud Merchant Marine veteran and retired from McLean Trucking Company. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and several siblings and relatives.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

The funeral for Darrow Lee "Dick" Vick was held on 16 February 2014 at Wright Funeral Home. He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms, following the service.

### The Edited Obituary

**Darrow Lee "Dick" Vick**

**17 February 1924 - 10 February 2014**

Franklin - Darrow Lee "Dick" Vick, 89, passed away 10 February 2014 at his home. He was born in Boykins, VA, a son of the late Herbert E. and Bertha Fuller Vick and was predeceased by two brothers, Milton "Shorty" Vick and Herbert E. Vick, Jr., and two sisters, Evelyn Davis and Carolyn Pollard. Dick was a former resident of Richmond and was retired from McLean Trucking Company. He proudly served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Fortune Vick; one sister, Virginia Icard of Georgia; a brother, Carroll Vick, and his wife, Joyce, of Myrtle Beach, SC; sisters-in-law, Jane Ellen Vick and Connie O. Vick, and brother-in-law, Julian R. Pollard. The funeral will be held at 2 PM Sunday, 16 February 2014 at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 PM Saturday at the funeral home and suggest memorials be made to a favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Darrow Lee Dick Vick           |
|---------|--------------------------------|
| Age     | 89 years                       |
| Birth   | 17 February 1924; Boykins, VA  |
| Death   | 10 February 2014; Franklin, VA |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship        | Residence        |
|-------------------------|---------------------|------------------|
| Darrow Lee Dick Vick    | Decedent            | Franklin, VA     |
| Dorothy Fortune Vick    | Spouse              | Franklin, VA     |
| Herbert E. Vick         | Parent              | Unknown          |
| Bertha Fuller Vick      | Parent              | Unknown          |
| Virginia Icard          | Sister              | Georgia          |
| Carroll Vick            | Brother             | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Milton Shorty Vick      | Predeceased Brother | --               |
| Herbert E. Vick, Jr.    | Predeceased Brother | --               |
| Evelyn Davis            | Predeceased Sister  | --               |
| Carolyn Pollard         | Predeceased Sister  | --               |
| Jane Ellen Vick         | Sister-in-law       | Unknown          |
| Connie O. Vick          | Sister-in-law       | Unknown          |
| Julian R. Pollard       | Brother-in-law      | Unknown          |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Darrow Lee "Dick" Vick was born on 17 February 1924 in Boykins, VA.
2. He was a proud veteran who served in the Merchant Marines during World War II.
3. Dick was a retired employee of McLean Trucking Company.
4. He was a former resident of Richmond, VA.