"You will be missed in the neighborhood. You were a good friend to Doc Cohen and he spoke so fondly of you often. Having you and Doc both gone has been a real loss to the neighborhood. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
Victor Vernon Friend
August 17, 1938 - June 14, 2012
Victor Vernon Friend, Jr. 73, of Austin, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Christopher House in Austin.Vic was born on August 17, 1938, in Houston, Texas to Beatrice G. Bates Friend and Victor Vernon Friend, Sr. Vic was a retired Payroll Supervisor with the Veterans Administration in Austin for many years and was a member of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin. He was an avid Texas Longhorn fan and a member of the Longhorn Federation. Vic was a U.S. Marine and an active member in the Marine Corps League.Survivors include his daughter, Simone Norton and her husband John and their children, Jonathan and Travis Norton all of Barrington, Illinois; his son, Victor August Friend of Dallas, Texas; his long time companion, Jean Inman of Austin. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all of his friends and family.A gathering of friends and family will take place from Noon until 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2012, at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin located at 4435 Frontier Trail. Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Harrell Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Park in Austin, Texas.For those unable to attend services you may sign the "Guest Book" at www.harrellfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486, www.mdanderson.org/gifts.
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"I have known Vic for almost 30 years. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word. He was a true Longhorns fan and shared his tickets when he couldn't use them. He was part of the Wednesday morning breakfast group and looked forward to the weekly meet-ups to keep in touch with his friends. Vic will be truly missed. RIP!"
"Thank you, Vic, for your service to our country."
"We had a lot of good days together."
"Vic, I really enjoyed working for you. You were always a wonderful boss and friend. We had a great time betting on the OU and UT football games. I was from Oklahoma. May God bless and comfort your family during this sad time. You were a wonderful person. Love and Prayers, Judy"
"Sorry to hear about Vic' death. We always enjoyed him and Ms. Jean's at the lodge they were well respected. Mr. Vic was such a gentleman will truly be missed. When Vic and Jean would danced it was if they were on ice they were so graceful. He will truly be missed."
"I am sad to hear of Vic's passing. He was my boss in Payroll, he was a good man and very caring. I remember him shutting his door at lunch and he would start singing his country music. He will be missed."
"I have been told many times by his son that he was a great fan of UT as well as beloved Father. May God be with all of the family and provide comfort in the days ahead."
"Vic was a joy to work for. I prepared Vic's tax returns for many years and have come to know him as a kind, smart and sweet man. He always had a smile on his face, a firm handshake and was a genuinely nice guy. I will miss Vic very much and will always think of him during tax season. He would come to my office completely prepared with his tax data and have a list of questions for me. He even filled out his tax forms as much as he could and gave them to me so that I could check his work. If only all of my clients were like Vic Friend, the world would be a much better place... I was blessed to know him."
"My condolences to the friends and family of Vic. He will be missed."
"Texas has lost a true son and UT has lost a great and faithful fan. I am proud to say that I served with Vic on the USS Yourktown and have known him as a friend for over fifty years. Always looked forward to seeing Vic with his big Texas smile and Texas hat at our Detachment reunions. Texas lost Heaven's gain. Hook'en Horns to you Vic."
"I will always remember - and be thankful for - meeting Vic and working with him in the Marine Corps League at the CENTEX Detachment and the Devil Dog activities in Kerrville. May he rest in peace."
"I met Vic in 1974 when I was traveling to Austin with the VA. His easy going nature, sense of humor and love for college football made for an instant connection. I loved to joke with Vic about his Longhornes and always enjoyed his good natured attitude."
"Vic, what a loss to all your friends AND to Longhorn Football!! I first worked with you in Finance, we didn't work together because we were on different projects but our Finance group, in those days, was like a family..... we were all close. We will miss seeing you at UT games and we will miss knowing you are here - you were always 'here' for your friends. God Bless and thanks for sharing your life with us. Jeani & John"
"I will truly miss Vic at Konghorn Club. He has been a faithful and dedicated volunteer."
"Sitting next to Vic at UT baseball was a joy. Our good fortune to have met a fellow Longhorn fan. Will miss that smile, and those boots."
"I worked for Vic when i transferred to the VA in the early 80's and was there when he retired. He was a good boss and friend and loved his his UT sports. He was a good man and will be missed and always remembered."
"We will miss you. You were a good neighbor and friend for 35 years. Peace"
"We were saddened to read of Vic's passing. He was my boss in the late 70's and became a good friend. He will be remembered for his humor, loyalty, and gentle nature."
"I was very sad to hear of Vic's passing. He was a good man and very caring person. I enjoyed working for him in Payroll when i first transferred to Texas to work for the VA. He will be missed and remembered."
"I served with Vic in the Marine Detachment on the USS Yorktown in the 1960's. Vic's job on the 5" anti-aircraft gun was to load the 58 pound projectiles, lifting them over his head, and doing so in rapid fire. Strong as an ox, but as good a guy as you could find. I am grateful to Vic for sharing how to get through the tough times, he always kept that smile going."