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William Low Obituary
Irondequoit: Died suddenly on September 18, 2008, at age 75. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Jody; children, Valerie Low, Elizabeth (Paul) Martin, Bill (Tracey) Low; granddaughters, Colleen, Emily, Taylor and Elizabeth; brother, Charles (Dorothy) Low; nephews Eric (Ashley) Low and Andrew (Abi) Low.
Hunter was born in New Orleans, LA, and graduated from high school in London, England. he was a graduate of Syracuse University, and served 20 years of combined active and reserved military service, retiring from the U.S. Army as a Lt. Colonel. He moved to Rochester in 1966 and was a 25 year employee with Eastman Kodak, retiring as Manager of United States Sports program in 1991. While at Kodak, he was instrumental in creating the Eastman award, which was presented annually to the nation's outstanding college basketball player, and in founding both the Women's Basketball Coaches Assn., and the Women's All America Basketball team. After retiring form Kodak, Hunter was the Executive Director of the New York State High School Football Coaches Association.
Hunter was an honorary Life Member of the American Football Coaches Assn., was twice head of the TV judge's panel for the annual White House Press Photographer's Association Awards, an inductee into the Section V Basketball and Football Hall of Fame, and a 2006 inductee into the United States Women's basketball Hall of Fame. He was a member of the board of directors of the Rochester Red Wings.
His family will receive friends Monday, 3-7 pm at the funeral home, Friends are invited to attend his Funeral Services Tuesday 10a.m. at Irondequoit United Church of Christ, 644 Titus Ave. Interment, Irondequoit cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Low
Mary DePew
October 22, 2024
Dear Jody,
I know how much you and William had a wonderful life together and spent a lot of time traveling.
Please accept my condolences.
Mary DePew
Candy Shira
September 29, 2008
Jody, what an honor to have known Hunter. He was truly a gentle man who gave so much to so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Bill & Ruth Sherman
September 28, 2008
Jody so sorry to learn of Hunters passing.If you are coming to Pinehurst this winter please give us a call!
Christine Funt
September 25, 2008
I worked in Motion Picture Marketing when Hunter was there and, while I haven't seen him in years, I can still hear his infectious laugh and see his beautiful smile. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jamie Koch
September 24, 2008
Jody and Family:
My father informed me of your sudden loss and I am very saddened. I have many fond memories of Hunter and his generosity when it came time to helping out a sports-crazy Kodak kid like myself when it came to Final Fours, Winter Olympics, golf tournaments, etc. He was a great friend to my mother and father and he will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dana Hart
September 23, 2008
Jody and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hunter was an inspiration to all of us and a wonderful member of our basketball family.
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Janet Wong
September 23, 2008
Dear Jody,
I am so deeply sorry for you and Valerie and Elizabeth. I am glad our paths crossed this summer in Canandaigua albeit briefly. Stay in touch with Dad...he was sorry to not have heard the news until today.
Fondly,
Janet Mills Wong
john derr
September 23, 2008
Our thoughts are with you today and evermore.
God Bless your wonderful family
John Derr snd Cricket
Karla Douglas
September 23, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Moss
September 22, 2008
Dearest Jody. I remember the good times we had at the final four events. Remember when Jack and I would bring you and Hunter up to the store room and let you and Hunter pick out any of the items we were selling at the booth. Hunter was always so modest. What great memories. I said to Betty after we heard the news that I could say alot of nice things about Hunter but the greatest memory I will always have is that HE WAS A GENTLEMANS GENTLEMEN. My thought s and prayers go out to you and your family . Thanks for the memories.
Fondly
Peggy Moss
Betty Jaynes
September 22, 2008
Dear Jody and family:
I have thought about Hunter and you a lot since last Friday when I spoke with you. Peggy and I were at the beach with friends and I started telling Hunter stories. They just came so quickly. We laughed for hours. My two freinds, Rhonda and Tom, that were listening to the stories were so sorry that they had never met Hunter. He was a great friend to Women's Basketball and the country has lost an all-american man. Love, Betty Jaynes
Paul J. Hastings
September 21, 2008
Jody, what a thorough shock, I can't imagine how you must feel.
Condolences are appropriate
Dino Kay
September 21, 2008
Hunter was always a pleasure to have around. A Large and engaging figure. You always learned something when he was in the room, and he learned from you. He was curious, and he cared. He will be greatly missed. All our love to Jody and the family.
Tammy, Dino Billy & Dean Jr.
Bill Orr
September 20, 2008
Dear Jody and Family,
I will always treasure the great times we had together. Hunter was a good friend and a wonderful man and I will miss him.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
David Mee
September 20, 2008
Bill - all the best to you and your family. I had fond memories of your dad, including when you and I worked at the '80 PGA Championship at Oak Hill.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hugh Roger-Smith
September 20, 2008
Thank you Hunter and Jody for 30 years of your love and friendship that has been so precious.
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