Henry Hardenbergh,Iii

Henry Hall Hardenbergh, III of Prince George passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2010. He was born on October 15, 1943 in Richmond, VA son of the late Henry Hall Hardenbergh, Jr. and Cornelia Spratley Land Hardenbergh. Hall graduated from The College of William and Mary where he majored in History. He was a member of Grace Anglican Church in Purdy. Hall was a lay reader, active in the Epiphany Ministries and had served on the vestry at Christ Church in Waverly. He had a love for antiques and historic homes and also served on the board of Historic Petersburg Foundation. Hall was a Christian gentleman of generous compassion, a joyful pilgrim with a twinkle in his eye and a hint of humor and adventure in his voice. His well informed interest in 18th and 19th century architectural styles and antiques was notable. He will be remembered as the welcoming squire of Orchard Hall in Prince George County who hosted a large circle of remarkable friends from all over the world. His loyal devotion in the service of â??all sorts and conditions of personsâ? is his finest memorial. He was a humane man and a loving father and husband.
Hall is survived by his loving wife, Frances Batte Hardenbergh; son, Charles VanEvera Hardenbergh and wife, Mari; uncle, Brand Hardenbergh and wife, Lafayette; brother, Carter Land Hardenbergh and wife, Melissa and family; sister-in-law, Lucinda Straw and husband, Doug; brother-in-law, Robert Bolling Batte IV and wife, Anne; nephew, William Meuse and his daughter, Jasmine as well as numerous cousins.
The family will receive friends at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield on Thursday, October 21, 2010 from 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, October 22, 2010 at Grace Anglican Church, 9945 Purdy Road, Jarratt, VA 23867 with The Rev. Colin C. Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Anglican Church, 11254 Purdy Rd., Jarratt, VA 23867, attn: Melissa Forsythe or to the Reach Out Center, 22 W. Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .