Daniel C. Surface

My name is Bruce Terrell and Coach Surface was my college coach at Chowan College. Coach was a great man and stern man I remember. He complimented me, rewarded me, and at times was a father to me. I was too immature to appreciate at the time. He taught me a lot about life. Coach had a great smile I always remembered. He's was warm and welcoming but serious, stern and disciplined. He was the best position coach I ever had. Coach spent time with me, learning my back ground and looking for ways...

I recently read of coach Surface' s passing in 2010. I was saddened at the loss of such a great man. I was privileged to have been a part of Chowan's track team in 1972, whereby, we had a tremendous season. He was very supportive of our put together team, and genuinely cared about our entire team. His memory will always remain a source of encouragement in our lives. May our Lord look over his family in the years ahead and allow his light to shine down upon them. I will miss his presence...

Surface Family Prayers go out to you and your family it's hard when those we love pass away. In this time of need we can rely on “the God of all comfort” (2 Cor. 1:3, 4) to help endure. Sorry for your loss.

The football world has lost a great man and and somebody that did things the right way. I played at Chowan in 1983.

I played football at Chowan in 1982, and Coach Surface had a saying that I learned to appreciate more and more over the years. "You've got to take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves." The attention to detail, whether it be your foot work on the field, or taking care of your customers in business, sets the tone for everything else you need to accomplish. Thank you Coach, may you Rest in Peace!

I played football for coach Surface in 1979 at Chowan. He was great role model for young men. RIP AND GOD BLESS YOU COACH.

JAMIE FRASER
CHESAPEAKE, VA

SMILE-SMILE-SMILE ALL THE WAY TO HEAVEN.ALWAYS SMILING.NO MATTER WHAT THE SITUATION ALWAYS A SMILE. KNEW SMILEY AT BLACKSBURG HIGH.THROUGH ATHLETICS.

Dan Surface was a wonderful person who I had the priviledge to know for 33 years. His life values and principles were always something I admired. I knew he was a great husband, father, and man of integrity. I am proud to know that he was my friend, and helped touch my life in so many positive ways. You will be missed Coach, but I know you are now in a better place. May God bless your family at this most difficult time.