Prentiss Hallenbeck

1932 - 2025

Prentiss Wilmer Hallenbeck died on November 12, 2025, in Tarpon Springs, Florida. He was 93. This obituary is appearing here because Prent's connections with Bristol ran deep. Until he retired, he managed the Paine Webber (now UBS) stockbrokerage office in Bristol for more than 30 years.

Prent was born on March 24, 1932, in Catskill, New York, to Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Hallenbeck. He graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the varsity soccer team. During college, Prent was a member of Navy ROTC, and completed five years active service after graduation.

On June 26, 1954, Prent married Marjorie Witt Richardson in Grundy, Virginia. After Prent's first postings in other satellite offices, he and Marj settled in Bristol, where they raised three sons and one daughter. Prent enjoyed a wide circle of friends in Bristol, and participated in a variety of activities. He was instrumental in bringing the Bristol Tigers, a minor league baseball franchise, to town, an achievement which brought him great personal satisfaction because he was, at heart, a baseball fanboy. He was a board member for Bristol Hospital, president of the Bristol Country Club, and coached a team in the Avoca Little League for 11 years.

He is survived by his wife, Marj; his three sons and their spouses: Prent, Jr. and Gabrielle, Gerald and Sandy, and Kurt and his ex-spouse Melinka; his daughter, Valerie Poling; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was a loving husband, an exemplary father, and an indulgent grandparent. He was also, for his family, a force of nature. He will be remembered. He will be missed.

A memorial service is TBD. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Tunnels to Towers Foundation.