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Henry Melancthon Farrington

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Henry Farrington Obituary

Henry Melancthon Farrington died on November 3, 2025 from Lou Gehrig's Disease. He is survived by his wife Antonia, daughter Alex, and grandsons Zachary and Brant. He graduated from South Kent School in Connecticut. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1969 as a Vietnamese linguist. After his discharge he enrolled at the George Washington University graduating in 1976. He joined Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas as a financial advisor until his retirement in 2014. He enjoyed reading nonfiction and spending time with his grandchildren.
Memorial and interment will take place on December 13 at 11 a.m. at St. Alban's Church, Washington, DC.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 28, 2025.

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