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Jack Runion Obituary
Raleigh
Jack Andrew Runion, 86, passed away on April 6, 2016. Born in Harrisonburg, VA, he was the son of the late Emerson James and Edith Fulk Runion. He served four years with the Strategic Air Command – U.S. Air Force and received a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from the University of Richmond.
Jack joined Virginia Electric and Power Company (Dominion) in 1956 and spent eight years in the Area Development Department in Richmond and seven years in the company's North Carolina Industrial Development Program. He joined Coats & Clark, Inc. in Jamesville, NC in 1973 and held positions of Personnel Management and Plant Superintendent until 1981. He rejoined Dominion/North Carolina Power as Division Personnel Administrator in Roanoke Rapids and was appointed Economic Development Administrator in July 1981. Jack retired in 1994 as Manager – Community and Government Affairs, a position held since appointed in 1982.
He was a member and served in various positions with the Halifax Development Commission, the Halifax County Business Horizons, the Eastern North Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the Northeast North Carolina Tomorrow, and the Northeastern North Carolina Regional Development Commission. He was a Charter Member and Past Director of the North Carolina Economic Developers Association and was made an Emeritus Member in June 2002. He received the Eastern North Carolina Industrialist of the Year Award in 1994 and Governor Hunt's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in 1996. Most importantly to him, in 1999, Jack was a recipient of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
During Jack's career, he mentored, trained and was a valuable resource to countless Economic Developers, not only in Eastern North Carolina, but throughout the State of North Carolina.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Janet Peede Runion; children: Jane E. Runion and husband Marc Marschark, Jonathan Andrew Runion, and Susan Black Apple and husband Philip Apple; grandsons: Brian Andrew Runion, Michael Thomas Runion, William Taylor Apple and Owen Edward Apple; Uncle: Forest L. "Speck" Fulk; Aunt: Neva Fulk Melhorne. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gene Edward Runion.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 15th at Avent Ferry United Methodist Church, 2700 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606. Visitation will be held at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall and the Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 am in the sanctuary.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 16th at Mountain Grove Church of the Brethren, 12743 Third Hill Rd, Fulks Run, VA 22830.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jack's memory may be made to All Saints United Methodist Church at 8311 Brier Creek Parkway, #105-77, Raleigh, NC 27617.
Condolences to the family at www.MitchellatRMP.com
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Larry & Judee Flowers
April 19, 2016
Janet,
Thank you for letting us know about Jack's passing. We know you were both a team and always there for each other. Jack is still with you and can be talked to anytime you desire, so when that time comes - smile and use it - you'll feel much better.
Larry & Judee
Donna Bryant
April 17, 2016
Janet, Janie, Jonathan, and family,
We were so sorry to learn of Jack's passing. He was a wonderful person to know. When our family moved to Williamston in 1970, we joined the Methodist Church. I'll have to admit that he had more than one or two 13 and 14 year old girls who had a bit of a crush on him. So sweet and soooo handsome. He was always ready with a smile and a kind word. This world was a better place for having him in it. Much love, Donna Norman Bryant
Hap Chalmers
April 15, 2016
Jack was a fine man and a good friend. We had a lot of fun traveling to various events in N C.
Amy Borrell
April 12, 2016
I am so sad to hear of the loss of Jack. He was so kind and I know how much Janet loved him. My heart breaks to hear this news and I am sending love you all. I miss you Janet and Susan and you are always in my heart.
Love always -
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Samantha(Littleton Post Office) Evans-Mills
April 11, 2016
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Runion. I met him & his wife when I worked at the post office in Littleton & from that day on they were so kind to me. He would always share stories with me about his children and grandchildren. He will be missed.
Bruce Wine
April 11, 2016
RIP Jack. You made an impact the world a I'm sure you will in the next.
Joan Ivey
April 11, 2016
Remembering your special wedding day and how you truly became "as one". Blessings as you go through this difficult time.
Twana Anderton
April 10, 2016
May God bless and keep each of you during the loss of your dear loved one.
Twana S. and Clinton T. Anderton & Family
Brenda Wright
April 10, 2016
Janet. I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was and will always be remembered as a gentleman and fine man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rosemary Fahed
April 10, 2016
So sorry, Janet to hear of Jack's passing. I always enjoyed seeing both of you at the Retiree Meetings. Jack had such a nice way about him and was always so pleasant to work with at Dominion.
April 10, 2016
It was a pleasure for me to have had the opportunity to know and work with Jack during our careers at Dominion Virginia Power. Jack was an extra special type of person who made everyone enjoy being around him. I wish to express my condolences to the family. He will be truly missed!
Al Smith (Chesterfield, VA)
Margaret Holloway
April 8, 2016
Janet, I was so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Jack was such a great guy. He was always full of life and was always the same. He never had a bad day! I enjoyed working with him and was honored to call him my friend. Our prayers are with you and all of the family!
Oppie Jordan
April 8, 2016
I will always remember Jack and Janet with all the wonderful times at the NCEDA over many years. I always love to hear of the adventures on the motorcycle. Janet he will be missed but what wonderful memories you have
...my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope to see you at the Memorial Service in Raleigh.. Oppie Jordan
Debbie
April 8, 2016
"Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are".
Thoughts and prayers for you during your time of loss and grief.
(Neighbor in the Regency)
Randy Shillingburg
April 8, 2016
I am so sorry to learn of Jack's passing, Janet and family. He was a great man, one who will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers and thoughts your way during this trying time.
Mike & Cathy Scott
April 8, 2016
Janet
Jack Andrew Runion was one in a million and had the greatest sense of humor. Most of the good things that have happened in Northeast North Carolina, Jack was involved. You were blessed to have such as good marriage and also be best friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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