Victor Unruh - Late Founder / Owner
Victor Unruh was the founder, owner, and president of Mid South Air Conditioning, which is dedicated to excellence as it continues to evolve in its interactions with the communities it serves. The company utilizes high-quality products from brands such as WaterFurnace, Rheem, Fantech, Fujitsu, Honeywell, and Aprilaire to provide tailored solutions for customers' specific needs.
Victor was responsible for surveying prospective projects, as well as designing, specifying, and scheduling residential and light commercial HVAC systems for both new construction and existing HVAC replacement applications. He also had a passion for diagnosing and resolving challenging HVAC issues, with the goal of delivering improved comfort, health, safety, and energy efficiency for customers.
His professional accomplishments include various certifications, such as NATE (North American Technician Excellence) certifications in air conditioning and heat pump service and installation. He also holds IGSHPA (International Ground Source Heat Pump Association) certifications in ground source heat pump installation, ground loop heat exchanger design and installation, as well as WaterFurnace Airside Diagnostics. Additionally, he is certified in Rheem Advanced Inverter/Variable Speed product service and installation. Victor has been an Alabama State Board certified HVAC contractor since 1998.
Mid South A/C specializes in helping clients experience improved comfort, health, safety, and energy efficiency in their homes and workplaces through an integrated systems approach. Honesty, integrity, and efficiency in interactions with our communities, clients, team members, and business partners are values we strive to model and respect.
When Victor was not working, he enjoyed the occasional karaoke with his brother(s), observing nature, grilling & time with his wife, friends & family. His favorite music was 70's & 80's rock, among others. Live, good music really turned his crank. Traveling to new places & off of the beaten path were treasured experiences for Victor & his wife, Mavis. Pets were their shared passion. He loved their Boxer named Darbie, a Minpin named Cinnamon & a Manchester named Stormie. Otherwise, he had several cats, a couple of parrots, multiple kinds of ducks, a few geese & last but not least, a tortoise named Balla. It's entirely possible there are some other critters he never had a chance to get acquainted with......go figure.
Victor's Obituary
Victor Unruh, 59, of Starkville, MS, passed away peacefully with his devoted wife by his side at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS on August 23, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.
Victor was born May 10, 1965, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Milferd and Marietta (Nightingale) Unruh and they moved to Mississippi when he was four months old. He married the love of his life, Mavis Ann Cockrell, on September 15, 1991. Victor started his own business, Mid South Air Conditioning, Inc. in 1994. He took great pride in his HVAC work and caring for his customers. Victor and Mavis were both partners in business and best friends in life. He will be remembered for his love of God, family and friends.
Victor is survived by his wife of almost 33 years: Mavis; parents: Milferd and Marietta Unruh of Brooksville, MS; four brothers: Mike (Rhonda) Unruh of Caledonia, MS, Brent (Deena) Unruh of Columbus, MS, Trent (Bobbie) Unruh of Sulligent, AL, and Gerald (Marleno) Unruh of Columbus, MS; one sister: Melissa Unruh of Brooksville, MS; mother-in-law: Denise Walker of Louisville, MS; brothers-in-law: Robert Jackson (Amy) Cockrell of Reform, AL and Ben (Brenda) Walker of Louisville, MS; sister-in-law: Margaret (Bubba) Stockton of Starkville, MS; “sister-in-law”: Dana Moorhead of Reform, AL; half sisters-in-law: Stacy Cockrell and Kaylan Cockrell; one god-daughter; one grand-god-daughter; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and furry, feathered, and shelled babies.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Columbus Church of Christ, 2401 7th Street North, Columbus, MS from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation with minister Newt Guerry officiating. Burial will follow at Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, Union Hill Road, Reform, AL. Lowndes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be J.T. Burkis, Wesley Lake, Robert Jackson Cockrell, Clint Kyles, Ben Walker, and Bubba Stockton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Wesley Koehn, James Zismann, Tim Flora, Gerry Lee, his Bible Study Group, and all his nephews and cousins.
Donations may be made to West Point – Clay County Animal Shelter, 5122 Old Tibbee Road, West Point, MS 39773.
Victor will be greatly missed by family and friends.
