Henry Meriwether Wash, Sr., 86, died on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Henry was born in Goochland County and had been a Peninsula resident for over 55 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Army Reserves from 1953 to 1990. After his retirement he worked as an automobile technician at Kashouty Volkswagen and other area shops.

He was preceded in death by his wife Josephine M. Wash and leaves behind to cherish his memories three children, Henry M. Wash Jr. of Richlands, NC, William K. Wash and Lori J. Harrell, both of Newport News; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 7 to 8 PM Thursday, July 29, 2021 at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service with military honors will be at 9 AM Friday, July 30, 2021 at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.