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Henry McWane Obituary
Henry Edward McWane III, 78, of Lynchburg, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy Lee Holt McWane.
Hank was born June 4, 1928, in Lynchburg, a son of the late Henry Edward McWane Jr., and Fannie Craddock McWane.
He graduated from E.C. Glass High School and Virginia Military Institute. He then joined the U.S. Army Reserves and went to work for the Lynchburg Foundry, where he remained for nearly 40 years. He was a member of Boonsboro Country Club and St. John's Episcopal Church, where he served on the Vestry and taught Sunday school. An avid bird hunter, Hank was also a member of Bob White Lodge.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, Abram Craddock McWane of Lynchburg; and three daughters, Katharine Lothian McWane Doel, Blanche Roberts McWane, and Nancy Lee McWane.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, in Spring Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. Michael R. Sullivan officiating.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. John's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 3123, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or American Parkinson's Disease Association, 1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434)237-9424.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Ron Haskins
October 19, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family. I will always cherish the memories of Hank at Lynchburg Foundry.
Ellen Goode Eirk
October 18, 2006
I am so sorry to hear about your father. I remember him so fondly. I miss you girls and all the fun we had. Please email me.
Ellen [email protected]
Bruce Blatzer
October 18, 2006
Hank was my mentor at Lynchburg Foundry. I continue to use the techniques he taught me in 1978. I will always remember Hank.
Kelley Dirom
October 18, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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