Erwin Surrency

Erwin (or Mr. Surrency as he was to me while I worked for him) was my first boss after I graduated college, when I worked as a paraprofessional at the Temple Law Library. He was a wonderful "first boss;" his devotion to the profession was very apparent; he supported his staff and encouraged me to get my Masters in Library Science and complete my own personal love of libraries by becoming a librarian; and he gave me "advance notice" of a librarian opening at neighboring University of Pennsylvania Law Library once I completed my masters degree - and it's where I still work many, many years later. I always considered Erwin to be my mentor and remember how emotional he got when I had the chance to tell him that years later. I always described Erwin as a perfect Southern gentleman who loved his family dearly. My thoughts are with Ida and his children.

Mr. Surrency enriched my life with his wisdom and his humor. God Bless.

Nancy Watkins

Mr. Surrency was just a wonderful loving man . I was so lucky to have know him.
Linda Condon Savannah Room UGA Ga Center.

We will always remember, fondly, the times spent with Erwin and Ida. We miss them and pray for them.