Henry "Hank" Andrew Xander, Jr.

Henry Andrew Xander Jr. "Hank", 82, of York, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Born in Washington, DC on May 18, 1939 to Henry Andrew Xander Sr. and Wilhelmine Thee Xander. He was preceded in death by his first wife Carol Mattingly Xander. He is survived by his beloved sons, Henry Andrew Xander III and his wife Nicole, Mark Douglas Xander, Hank's wife Brenda Blair Xander whom he married in 2003, grandchildren Alyssa Nicole and Andrew James, and sisters Dorothy E. Showalter, Elizabeth M. Dillon, and Wilhelmine X. Naive. Hank grew up on the Ferguson Farm in Accokeek, MD where his father was the farm manager for 37 years. He graduated from Gwynn Park High School and attended the University of Maryland before joining the Navy in 1960 where he served as a submariner on the USS Sam Houston until he was discharged in 1966. Following in his father's footsteps, Hank went to work at Ferguson Farm in 1968, became farm manager in 1978 until he retired in 2006. He then moved with Brenda to York, PA where he resided until his passing. Services will be held at Christ Church Accokeek, 600 Farmington Road, Accokeek, MD 20607. Viewing will be held from 10-1 with a service at 1:00. A reception will be held following the service in the Church hall. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Christ Church Accokeek, 600 Farmington Road West Accokeek, MD 20607. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Henry "Hank" Andrew Xander, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.