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Henry E. Herrick

Henry Herrick Obituary

Henry E. Herrick NORFOLK - Henry E. Herrick passed away June 12, 2009, after a one-day stay in the hospital. He was 91. Henry "Hank" retired from the Navy. He then founded Herrick Realty Co. He built homes and office buildings all over Tidewater. He was a constant supporter of shelters for man and beast. He never met a stranger and his generosity was boundless. Preceded in death by his wife, Ethel, he is survived by his son, Ron, wife Meredith; seven grandsons, Ron, Jeff, Doug, Bob, Matt, Benjamin and Dan; a whole lot of great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. He lived and enjoyed a good life. We will miss him. Family and friends will gather at 9506 Beaumont St., Norfolk, Saturday, July 11, from noon to 3 p.m. to remember and celebrate his life. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Union Mission Ministries, P.O. Box 3203, Norfolk, VA 23514.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 9, 2009.

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July 11, 2009

The memories of Grampfs will live on through our children. He loved his son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchild very much. Everything he did throughout his life, he did with his family in mind. We will miss him, but are so glad to have the best memories a family could have. We love you Grandpa! Until we meet again:)
Ron, Melanie, Amber, Hailey, Ronnie, Courtney, Karrie, Rayanna, and Luke

Doris Herrick

July 10, 2009

I will sadly miss my husband. He was a wonderfulk wonderful man. We loved each other very much, You will never be forgotton.
Love
Doris

Doug Wolfe

July 9, 2009

My family and I will miss Hank very much, he was very special to everyone and he truly never did meet a stranger. He had a unique way of making you feel special and he believed in hugs and not just handshakes. We will miss him, but he will always be in our hearts.

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