Harry Edwin Persson, Jr.

May 22, 1930 - December 13, 2020

Harry Edwin Persson, Jr. (90) (“Harry”) On Sunday, December 13, 2020, Harry E. Persson, Jr. of Alexandria, Virginia, loving husband of Lois J. Persson and cherished father of Patricia A. Persson, Harry E Persson III, Carol J. Persson, and the late Linda M. Persson, passed away. He will be missed deeply. Born May 22, 1930, Harry lived his childhood in Keansburg, New Jersey. He enlisted in the Army as a teenager and retired at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Three after 22 years of military service, including serving in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During active duty and for an additional two decades, Harry travelled the world contributing his logistical and security prowess to the armed services, including the Navy, Army Security Agency, and National Security Agency. Meeting his wife at a USO dance while stationed in New Jersey, Harry and Lois celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in February 2020. During his school years, Harry ran track, raised pigeons, loved spending time with his dogs, became an Eagle Scout, and considered becoming a scientist before building his military career. A devoted father, during his civil service years Harry worked two jobs, and Harry was a devout Catholic who volunteered his time to teaching Sunday school classes and delivering food to those in need. An avid Washington Redskins fan, Harry’s hobbies included fishing, flying model airplanes, bicycling, gardening, road trips, and exploring the museums of the Washington D.C. area. Harry is also survived by his four grandchildren, Nathan D. Jordan, Jarek G. Sparaco, Evan C. Robbins, and Braedon E. Persson, his four great grandchildren, Kayla M. Jordan, Hayley J. Jordan, Teddy E. Jordan, and Luke F. Jordan, his daughter-in-law, Charlcie N. Persson, and his granddaughter-in-law, Christina L. Jordan. A viewing will be held at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315; please contact a family member for details if you would like to attend. A funeral mass, with military honors, will be held at Saint Louis Catholic Church, 2907 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306, on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Mt. Comfort Cemetery will be held privately by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in honor of Harry E. Persson, Jr. to: Operation Smile, Inc., 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453 (EIN 54-1460147); or Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc. (aka Alzheimer’s Association), 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 (EIN 13-3039601).