New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 18, 2024

George Henry Haupt Jr.

George Henry Haupt Jr., 76, of Urbanna, Virginia and formerly of Charles City, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 7, 2022.

Henry was an avid saltwater fisherman and outdoorsman. He loved fishing, golfing, and hunting with his friends and family. He dearly loved his sons and grandchildren and had a true soft spot for his dogs.

Henry served in the Air National Guard. While Henry’s lifelong career was in banking, he felt especially blessed in recent years to continue his work in finance with the Evelyn family, a position he would describe as his dream job.

Henry was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Haupt; and stepson, William Ruffin Creekmur.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Haupt; two sons, George Henry Haupt III and Benjamin Graham Haupt (Tracie); three grandchildren, Rachel Haupt, William Haupt, and Henry Haupt IV; brother, Warren Haupt; mother-in-law, Ridgley Copland; sisters-in-law, Mary Pat Davis (Curtis) and Jan Haupt; brothers-in-law, Jeff Copland (Tammy) and Garnett Copland; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

A visitation service was held on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Vincent Funeral Home, Providence Forge. A funeral service was held on Monday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. at Westover Episcopal Church, 6401 John Tyler Highway, Charles City, Virginia 23030. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Charles City, Urbanna, or New Kent Volunteer Rescue Squads. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com.