Harold Van Duyn

Martinez, GA - Harold Eugene Van Duyn, 64, husband of Nancy Van Duyn, entered into rest Monday, March 28, 2022. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors, Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 11:00 o'clock, with Barry Clanton, Minister officiating. Mr. Van Duyn, son of the late Mary Robinson Van Duyn and Kenneth Eugene Van Duyn, was born in Danville, IL. He was employed at E-Z-Go. He was a member of Christway Christian Church. He graduated in 1975 from Danville High School. Harold served in the US Navy from 1975-1979, on the USS Saratoga, one of the Navy's first aircraft carriers. Mr. Van Duyn served over 50 years with the Boy Scouts of America. Starting as a young boy in Danville, IL, with Cub Scout Pack 110, earning every award possible for Cub Scouts, until he joined Boy Scout Troop 90, where he earned The Eagle Award. Harold has served as Scout Master for Troop 182, Course Director for the Woodbadge, and Order of the Arrow in both Danville, IL and Augusta, GA. During his time as Scout Master, Mr. Van Duyn escorted the troop and other members many places to include multiple trips to the National Boy Scout Jamboree, Sea Base, Northern Tier, and many more adventures. In his time as a leader, Harold earned the Silver Beaver Award (like both his parents before him), his 50 year pin, and many others. The last 8 years, Harold was known to many as "Santa", a roll that he naturally fit, spreading love and peace wherever he went. Santa Harold has brought joy to many people's homes, the Aiken tree lighting, and even the Polar Express. While we will always mourn the great man who has left us, his legacy and love will live on through all those who's lives he has touched. In addition to his Parents, Harold is greeted at his Heavenly Home by his son, Nicholas "Nick" Van Duyn. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Jessica Van Duyn (Dom) and Jennifer Van Duyn (Michael); his grandchildren, Kaleigh King and Kinsley King; his brother, Dale Van Duyn; his sister, Kenna Osborne. Pallbearers will be members of Troop 182. Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia-Carolina Council Boy Scouts of America at https://donations.scouting.org. Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, on Friday, April 1, 2022, at the funeral home. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906.

Harold Van Duyn

March 31, 2022