Mr. Irow Hector

Irow Hector quietly and peacefully departed this life on Friday April 5, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born in Washington, DC on February 25, 1940, to the late R.O. Hector and Ethel Jacobs. At an early age, after his mother’s death, he moved to Chase City, VA to live with family members. In 1960, he graduated from West End High School in Clarksville, VA and, upon graduation, returned to the Washington, DC area. He held a variety of jobs before becoming a bus operator for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, commonly known as Metro. He worked for Metro for 35 years until he retired. After retirement, he enjoyed relaxing and traveling. He took many trips and cruises, some with friends but most with only his wife. He loved being outside working in the yard. He would cut the grass in designed patterns, trim the hedges, and plant flowers. Neighbors and others walking past his house would compliment him on how nice the front yard looked. He also loved cars. Each year, he couldn’t wait until the spring and summer, when he often was seen driving his 1969 red, convertible Camaro. After moving to Annandale, VA where he lived from 1986 until his death, he became an active member of the Ravensworth Bristow Civic Association and was part of many successful efforts to improve the neighborhood. For years, he even personally picked up trash along the street. He often was the first person to welcome new neighbors. He also would lend a hand to help neighbors by, for example, doing home repairs or driving the high school homecoming queen in a parade in his Camaro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Yvette Hector; and two sisters Olivia (Tennie) Hector and Pansy Hector Lovelace. He leaves to cherish his memories Beverly, his loving wife of 45 years; two sisters Easter H. Coffield of Chase City, VA and Annie Jones of Washington, DC; two stepchildren Michelle Wright and Christopher Wright; two brothers-in-law, Ronald Wilhoit and Keith Wilhoit (Regina); two sisters-in-law Ruby Randolph and Patricia Watkins (Dennis); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and caring friends. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in memory of Irow Hector be sent to apdaparkinson.org/Donate or call 1-800-223-2732. Their mailing address is: APDA, P.O. Box 750, Merrifield, VA 22116-0844.

Mr. Irow Hector

February 25, 1940 - April 5, 2024

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