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Phares Guinn Vick

  • February 4, 1948 - December 23, 2011
  • Columbia, South Carolina
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“I was so saddened to hear of Guinn's passing..I also just learned about his brother, Ed passing in 2009! My condolences o his sister Phyllis! ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Louise Curtiss Smith

“He will be missed very much. I worked with Phares for many years, what a great friend. My God be with you and your family. ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Ronald E McManus - Lexington, SC

“We will miss you. DC, Haylee, & Crystal ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Crystal Chavis - West Columbia, SC

“We will dearly miss Vick, our prayers are with the family and friends. ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Kevin and Cindy Rawlinson - SC

“Guinn was a good friend, we had a load of fun working at McDonalds during high school.Even though I have not seen him for a few years, I will...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Mike Sample - Greensboro, NC

“Danny and I are both saddened by Guinn's passing.He was way too young to leave.He was a real life USA Patriot, serving his country over and above !...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Kathryn Clough - Columbia, SC

“Phyliss and family, I was shocked and heartbroken that Guinn had passed. I will always have the memories, and send my love and prayers to your family...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Cindy Robertson Franklin - SC

“I knew Guinn as a patriot, soldier and true friend. Having known him was a blessing, and I trust his spirit is now in God's care, where he may rest...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: William (Bill) Bull - Hanahan, SC

“The staff of Dunbar Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathies to the Vick family. ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Greg Dunbar - Columbia, SC


COLUMBIA Services for Phares Guinn Vick, Jr., 63, will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Vick died Friday, December 23, 2011. Born in Selma, Alabama, he was a son of the late Major Phares Guinn Vick, US Army (Ret.) and Melba Riley Vick. He earned his Associates Degree in Business from Midlands Technical College and retired from UPS with 34 years of service. He was a decorated US Army Airborne Infantry veteran, served two tours in Vietnam, received the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Bronze Star. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer.
Surviving are his son, Shaun Vick of Columbia; sisters, Phyllis Ferguson (Dr. Robert Ferguson) of Charlotte, NC and Patricia Shinn of Montgomery, AL; nieces and nephews, Katherine Slagel, Patricia Buckner, Conrad Shinn, Susan Shinn, and Sidney Shinn. He was predeceased by a brother, Edmond Riley Vick.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.