Harry Joseph Van Lenten, age 92, of Newport News went to be with the LORD on Sunday, September 20, 2020.
Born in Paterson, NJ, to Harry and Elizabeth, he lived in Clifton, NJ with his wife, Marie Jo Ann for 62 years until her death in 2016. Harry served as a Corporal in The Regular Army from 1946-1949, retired from the New Jersey State Police (1951-1984) and the New Jersey State Safety Council (1984-1994). Harry was a dedicated church worker during his life. He volunteered as a Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher, and
Librarian at Hawthorne Gospel Church in Hawthorne, NJ. When he came to Virginia, he was a faithful member of Menchville Baptist Church, and a listener for their AWANA Program.
He leaves behind two sons: Mark Van Lenten and his wife Cheryl of Newport News, VA and Keith Van Lenten of Longs, SC. three granddaughters: Kara, Jamie, Erin and their mother Sherri and a grandson Benton. One brother T. David Van Lenten and his wife Lois of Lewes, DE., and numerous nephews and nieces.
A Celebration of Life Service with Military Honors will be held at Menchville Baptist Church on Sunday, November 8, 2020 starting at 2:00PM.