Edgar Russell "Rusty" Lurwick Jr.

Hey there Big Man in The Middle! I can't believe that it has been 15 years since you left us! You were a heck of a swimmer and a tremendously gifted and skilled volleyball player. You were an ageless wonder and an amazing person. Continue to rest in eternal peace. Jammers Love Big Mike.

I was Rusty's roomate for one semester at State. He was a fun-loving guy and a great athlete. I lost contact since college, but I'd never forget this guy. My sympathies to his family. I know he'll be missed.

Before Rusty and Jackie bought their house, they lived on the second floor of a house on Peace Street. I lived in the other apartment on that floor, and would often come over to watch TV with them, unless my cat allergies were acting up. It was rare that I would be the only one there, as the volleyball community knew they could always drop by to hang out.

I recently saw a Fiat 2000 Spider, and it reminded me that both Rusty and Jackie drove these classic convertibles, although...

To Jackie and the other members of Rusty's family: I just learned of his passing. Rusty and I had many classes together during our 4 years at Central High School. He was a great classmate--always cheerful, happy to see a friend, and willing to help anyone who needed a favor. All of his high school classmates were lucky to have had the opportunity to spend 4 years with him during our "formative years". I am sure that he told you about his time growing up in Phila. and the experiences he had...

I was shocked to hear about Rusty's passing. We went to high school together in Philadelphia where we were both on the swimming team. Rusty, was a year ahead of me, but always full of advice and encouragement. He was considered the best swimmer in Philadelphia during that era, amd modest about it. He was a great example of the scholar-athlete.

My sincere sympathy goes out to you, Jackie, and your family in this most difficult time. When we moved to Raleigh in 1987, you and Rusty were ruling the sand courts at Jaycee Park and it was awesome to be a part of it. Rusty always was a great competitor with an easy smile and fun loving personality. It was such a great time to play with so many awesome people. Moving to Vermont and then back caused us to put volleyball on the back burner but in the early 2000’s, I played on an indoor team...

I am so sorry to hear of Rusty's death.I swam with him for 3 years at NC State where we were members of several All-American relay teams together. He was a very talented and easy going person all the time that I knew him. I was surprised to see that he was only 3 weeks older than I was, he must have skipped a grade, because he started at State the year before I did. I was not surprised to hear he was a great volleyball player, because he was a very gifted athlete. God Blessed us with his...

Jackie, you have Mary Beth and I's deepest sympathies. I only just heard of Rusty's passing a couple of days ago, takes things a while to get down here to the coast.

I haven't seen you guys in many years, but still cherish the friendship we had so many years ago. As a good friend of David McM. back in their college days, Rusty became a fixture in college life, large and in charge. As I started playing volleyball back then as well, Rusty became an icon, and then you as well as I moved...

I met Rusty when I was a young, green volleyball "kid" in Greensboro. Rusty was already a volleyball god at that point. Yet, despite my own lack of skill and experience, I was immediatley accepted as part of the North Carolina Volleyball Family, one which was all inclusive and welcome to all who pursued the sport.

While I will always remember his skills at "the game," what I will treasure even more are the fond memories of his love of life. The good, the bad, the ugly -- it didn't...