Henry Rentz Obituary

RENTZ, Henry FAIRFAX, VA - Mr. Henry Hamilton Rentz, formerly of Varnville, died Sunday, April 23, 2006 at his home in Fairfax, VA. Born June 28, 1940 in Varnville; he was the son of the late Charles B. Rentz and Ada M. Rentz. He attended Hampton schools and graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Civil Engineering. Upon graduation, he served in the Army Corps of Engineers and after his discharge, he was employed by the Federal Highway Administration from which he retired after 30 years of service. After retiring, he worked as a technical consultant for Lochner until his death. In 1999 he was awarded the Distinguished Career Service Award by the Federal Highway Administration and in 2000 President Bill Clinton conferred on him the rank of Meritorious Executive in the Senior Executive Service of the United State Government. He was an active member of the Truro Church in Fairfax, Virginia. He is survived by hi wife of 44 years, Waring Zeigler Rentz of the home; one daughter, Martha Waring Hullman and husband Aaron of Fairfax, VA; one son, Henry Perry Rentz and wife Kim of Cartersville, GA; four grandchildren, Andrew, Patrick and Carolina Hullman of Fairfax, VA, and Anna Rentz of Cartersville, GA. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 1 p.m. in the Swallow Savannah Cemetery in Allendale, SC, conducted by Rev. Glen Samples and directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton. A visitation, beginning at 11 a.m. and prior to services will be held at Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, 300 Mulberry Street, Hampton, SC 29924. Following the graveside service, a reception for family and friends will be held at the home of Freddie and Cathy Mixon, 111 Mary Street, Hampton, SC 29924. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Truro Church Home Group Ministries, 10520 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.