Obituary – Ron Hurlock

Ron Hurlock, former hardwood buyer for Arnold Laver & Co Ltd, died on February 23. He was 78.

Mr Hurlock worked for Arnold Laver for 33 years and was well respected in the UK timber industry.

As group hardwood buyer he had extensive knowledge of the hardwoods sector and was always willing to pass on his knowledge to younger members of the trade.

Hardwoods director Peter James said he had enjoyed working with Mr Hurlock. “I appreciated the way he helped me to understand the UK hardwood business. He was a real character in his time and will be sadly missed,” said Mr James.