Celebrating the life of
Ray M. VanHook
June 05, 1925 - January 21, 2014
SAVANNAH – Ray M. VanHook died January 21, 2014.
He was born in Los Angeles, California June 5, 1925. In January of 1944, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Sewell, and they were happily inseparable.
After receiving his BA degree from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, he earned a JD degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago and a Master of Law degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. For 44 years he held various officer positions in the Law and Marketing Departments of the Southern Railway System and the Norfolk Southern Corp.
Preceded in death by his wife, he is survived by his son Kenneth; also two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He and his wife have a mausoleum in Bonaventure Cemetery and, at his request, the interment was private.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
Ray was first met around 1965 in Montgomery, AL while he was representing Southern Railway before the Alabama Public Service Commission. We later worked at the same time in Washington. He was an able and respected officer and will be missed.
- Lee Waller, Mt. Pleaslant, SC
Ken,sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a valuable member of The Southern and Norfolk Southern Railroad Marketing Departments. He will be remembered by many friends and coworkers.
- Walt Trollinger, Virginia Beach, VA
My heart goes out to your family in the loss of your parents. Your father was my boss years ago when I worked in the Commerce Dept at Southern Railway. He will be. Remembered fondly by many.
- Clare Hayes, Boynton Beach, FL
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family as you mourn the deaths of Dot and Ray. They are together again and smiling down on you saying, 'No more pain or suffering'.
- Juanita Teasley, Savannah, GA - Adamstown,, MD
Our condolences to the family from NS friends and Centre College alumni.
- Jim & Lucy Howe, Virginia Beach, VA
Dear Family, We regret your loss as we knew Ray for many years on Southern and NS. Ray was a very smart and cordial employee who was a great help to me when advice on marketing matters were needed. I have many fond memories of Ray and sincerely regret the loss. Lynn Brantley, former Account Manager, Southern and NS.
- J. Lynn Brantley, Harrison, GA
Ray was first met around 1965 in Montgomery, AL while he was representing Southern Railway before the Alabama Public Service Commission. We later worked at the same time in Washington. He was an able and respected officer and will be missed.
- Lee Waller, Mt. Pleaslant, SC
Ken,sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a valuable member of The Southern and Norfolk Southern Railroad Marketing Departments. He will be remembered by many friends and coworkers.
- Walt Trollinger, Virginia Beach, VA
My heart goes out to your family in the loss of your parents. Your father was my boss years ago when I worked in the Commerce Dept at Southern Railway. He will be. Remembered fondly by many.
- Clare Hayes, Boynton Beach, FL
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family as you mourn the deaths of Dot and Ray. They are together again and smiling down on you saying, 'No more pain or suffering'.
- Juanita Teasley, Savannah, GA - Adamstown,, MD
Our condolences to the family from NS friends and Centre College alumni.
- Jim & Lucy Howe, Virginia Beach, VA
Dear Family, We regret your loss as we knew Ray for many years on Southern and NS. Ray was a very smart and cordial employee who was a great help to me when advice on marketing matters were needed. I have many fond memories of Ray and sincerely regret the loss. Lynn Brantley, former Account Manager, Southern and NS.
- J. Lynn Brantley, Harrison, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
