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Harry Bruce Rinker, Jr.

Date of Death: February 24, 2023

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Shenandoah Memorial Park
1270 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-2012 |
Thursday 3/2, 11:30 am

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Memorial contributions may be made to
Blue Ridge Hospice
333 W. Cork St., Suite 405
Winchester, VA 22601

Harry Bruce Rinker, Jr., 92 of Winchester, VA passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Evergreen Health & Rehab.

Harry was born in 1930 in Middletown, VA the son of the late Harry B. Rinker, Sr. and Luella A. Rinker. He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Harry retired from the Loading Dock at Southern States. He was a member of the VFW and a Korean War veteran. Harry loved trucks, cars and his John Deere. He enjoyed eating ice cream and dining at the Amherst Diner with his wife Ruth. Harry loved playing softball, watching westerns and Judge Judy. Every Christmas eve he would bring out his antique toy monkey for everyone to watch it climb the rope. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, who he was very protective of.

He married Ruth Delores Bayliss on April 20, 1951 in Kernstown, VA, she preceded him in death on December 4, 2021.

Harry is survived by daughters, Diane Ritenour (Jeff) of Capon Bridge, WV, Donna Lee Gleaton (Gary) of Winchester, VA; son, H. Bruce Rinker, III of Staunton, VA; grandchildren, Wendy Ritenour Littrell (Bucky) of Berkley Springs, WV, Tiffany Johnson (Austin) of Front Royal, VA; great-grandchildren, Chase Littrell, Hunter Littrell, Bailee Johnson and Caiden Johnson.

He is preceded in death by sisters, Jean Rinker Taylor, Elsie Lee Rinker; brothers, Jacob Rinker and Kenneth Rinker.

A graveside service will be held for Harry on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 11:30am in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Harry to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601

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Shenandoah Memorial Park
1270 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-2012 | Map
Thursday 3/2, 11:30 am

Graveside Service

Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to
Blue Ridge Hospice
333 W. Cork St., Suite 405
Winchester, VA 22601

Harry Bruce Rinker, Jr., 92 of Winchester, VA passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Evergreen Health & Rehab. Harry was born in 1930 in Middletown, VA the son of the late Harry B. Rinker, Sr. and Luella A. Rinker. He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. HarryContinue Reading

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Dawn Meadows left a message on March 2, 2023:
In memory of Harry Bruce Rinker, Jr., Dawn Meadows lit a candle
Joyce Plummer left a message on March 1, 2023:
From Clarence Plummer: I have known both Harry and Ruth for many years. They were the nicest people. I enjoyed talking and teasing with them. May they find everlasting love together in Heaven.❤️
Kathy Swain left a message on March 1, 2023:
Uncle Harry was so loved and will be missed. Keeping his family in my thoughts and prayers as they navigate this sad time.
Tiffany Johnson left a message on February 28, 2023:
Walking this world just won’t be the same without you and meemaw. But, I find comfort that you’re both together again, forever. I love you and will miss you so very much.
Wendy Littrell left a message on February 28, 2023:
The world will not be the same without you. I love you.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
H. Bruce Rinker left a message on February 28, 2023:
My Dad was a well respected farmer in the Apple community around Winchester, as was his father, Dad was an expert making cider, and a butter, and could tell the origins of an apple just by tasting it. Other orchardists turned to Dad for his expert evaluation.. Da d was an expert gardener and land manager
Jordan Littrell left a message on February 28, 2023:
we love you granddaddy, be good up there in heaven <3
Diane left a message on February 27, 2023:
In memory of Harry Bruce Rinker, Jr., Diane lit a candle
Penny Hoover left a message on February 27, 2023:
You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love to All.
Diane left a message on February 27, 2023:
♥ In memory of my Dad♥ Harry Rinker You can shed tears that he is gone or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all he’s left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he’s gone or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what he’d want: smile, open your eyes, love, and go on. ♥ I love you and miss you Daddy ♥
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