Harry Meng Iii

Harry passed away at home in the presence of his beloved wife and children. He peacefully left this world on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at the age of 84. Originally from Vidalia, Harry settled in Baton Rouge after graduation from LSU in business administration in 1949. He had a successful 30year career with the Louisiana Department of Forestry as financial chief. During and after World War II, he served honorably in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Although Harry was assigned as a military police officer, he always acted true to his nature, a man of peace and of serene humility. In fact, his entire life was characterized by a patient, forgiving, enduring strength that was always ready to give of himself, and of his time, for the benefit of others. After his retirement from state employment in 1982, Harry was able to fully devote himself to Christian ministry. He, along with his wife as a constant prayerpartner, used his powerful spiritual gifts and softspoken wisdom in the ministry of counseling, intercession, and deliverance. They also traveled, teaching deliverance in many Southern states. These gifts he used as a faithful servant, never seeking attention for himself. Having faith in Scripture as the living Word of God, that he discerned from daily prayer and diligent Bible study, his ministry would bear much fruit. As his reputation grew by the testimony of those whose lives were changed, even brothers and sisters in the body of Christ sought him out for prayer when experiencing a difficult or stressful time, or for deliverance from a troublesome habit or lifelong bondage. Of the many to whom Harry ministered, some would be released from their fear, torment, pain, or illness some might be led to repent some realized the necessity of salvation and, some would reform their lives into ones of great faith and purpose. And so it is that Harry spent his retirement years helping countless people become set free from all forms of spiritual, physical, mental or emotional strife. Survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Louise Hermann Meng children, Joan Meng, of Baton Rouge, Donna Meng Henderson and her husband, Michael Henderson, of Mandeville, and Mark Meng and his wife, Dawn Cass Meng, of Baton Rouge three sisters, Mary Lou Paine, Nancy Byrne and Vicky Byrne, of Natchez, Miss. and brother, Dr. Austin Meng and wife Millie Meng, of Metairie. His grandchildren are Marcia Henderson Ferguson and husband Joseph, and Abram Henderson and wife Juliana. Visitation services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. at Hosanna First Assembly to be followed by a service at 7 p.m., conducted by Pastor Don Williams and the Rev. Mark Meng. This will be a time for celebration and for honoring Harrys life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hosanna First Assembly in memory of Harry Meng. These donations will be sent to Pastor Virgie Jumawid in the Philippines, where Harry ministered and taught deliverance to more than 250 pastors. Harrys family would like to thank Dr. Kyle Dean, Dr. Karen Dantin and St. Josephs Hospice for their kindness. Although we share grief for the loss of our loved one, we are consoled by words of Scripture Harry held most dear and would exhort us to follow: Unto them who mourn, give unto them beauty for ashes the oil of joy for mourning the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord that He shall be glorified. Isaiah 61:3.

Visitation

Hosanna First AssemblyH
8850 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA  70806
Thursday, September 9, 2010
67 pm

Service

Hosanna First AssemblyH
8850 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA  70806
Thursday, September 9, 2010
7 pm

Memorial Contributions

8850 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA  70806