Henry A. Deese, Jr., 89, went to be with his Lord on March 10. He went peacefully in his sleep.
Henry graduated from Warwick High School, attended VPI as a cadet, and then joined the Army. After the army, he worked for the NNS&DDCo in 1956 and retired after 67 years.
Henry was an honorary life member of the Hampton Elks Lodge #366 for 44 years. He was State President of the Virginia Elks Association in 2006. He wore many hats. Henry coached Parkview Little League Baseball and Football. He helped run a MDA benefit baseball tournament for 26 years and raised over $2 million for the cause. Henry was an avid bowler and carried a decent average. He loved to hunt at the Bacon’s Castle Hunt Club.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; daughter, Lynn Langejans & Scott; son, David; brother, Doug & Billie; and granddaughter, Gabrielle Langejans. Henry has numerous nephews and nieces.
The funeral service with Elks rites will be held at Peninsula Funeral Home on Warwick Blvd., Friday, March 14, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park, followed by a celebration of life at the Hampton Elks Lodge #366 at 2204 Mingee Drive, Hampton. All are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Elks National Foundation.
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I am so very sorry to hear of Henry’s passing. Henry was a great man and he taught me many things over the years I had the privilege of working with him across departments at NNS. He was always so very kind and had a joke to tell me or just check in to make sure all was well. We had many conversations over the years. I knew he loved his family and the comradery of his fellow Elks. Henry seemed to ‘know’ everyone, no matter where he went. He was always engaged in some sort of activity to help others. I have many fond memories.
We’ve lost a good one with Henry’s passing, he will be sorely missed.
Henry was a true gentleman, and it was an honor to work with him. He was one of the best coworkers I’ve ever known not just at the shipyard but of all the other places I’ve worked as well.
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF HENRY. I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF WORKING WITH HENRY AT NNS. GREAT PERSON TO WORK WITH AND ALWAYS HAD A STORY TO TELL. HE WILL BE MISSED. PRAYERS FOR HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS DURING THIS TIME.
So sorry to hear the passing of Henry. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I had the privilege to work with Henry at NNS. You will be missed.