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JIMMY CARRINGTON Obituary

Jimmy Wayne Carrington, 75, resident of Bartlett, TN passed away February 6, 2013 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Jacksonville, AR. June 7, 1937, he was preceded in death by his parents Levi and Edith Carrington. Jimmy served in the Air Force as a flight engineer 1956-1960. A Teamster for 34 years, Jimmy retired in 1994 after serving 12 years as President of Memphis Local 667 and 4 years as Freight Director of the Southern Conference. Jimmy is survived by his wife Jo Carrington, sister Carolee Hopf, 5 children, Steve Carrington, Deidre Burruss, Rusty Carrington, Cindy Jensen and Charlene Hairston, 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Visitation will be held at his church, Highland Heights Presbyterian in Cordova, TN at Noon, Saturday, February 9 with Memorial Service following at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Highland Heights Presbyterian Church Cordova, TN. A Loving Husband, Hero, Champion and Best Friend.

Published by The Commercial Appeal on Feb. 8, 2013.
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Farewell to a great person. He is gone but will never be forgotten. Prayers are with the family. May God bless. BJB

March 9, 2013

Mrs. Carrington, heaven has welcomed a wonderful person who was so kind to me. I knew him as a Teamster of the highest integrity and morals. May God ease your pain and give you comfort. This world will not be as bright with him gone. Gerry Smith Teamster and friend, Local 667

Gerry Smith

February 16, 2013

I knew Jimmy as a man of real character whose word could be trusted. My condolences to his family.

Paul Goolsby

February 10, 2013

Jimmy, You were one of the sweetest people I and Chuck have ever met. Thanks so much for my closet fixings! I know you are with the LORD and in a much better place than us!

LOVE

Chuck and Pam Dalton

February 8, 2013

Thought and Prayers go out to my family during this time of loss. Uncle Wayne was a great man and will be missed by everyone that he knew my love to the family

Stacey Langford and Patricia Davis
Tyler Davis and Dwight Langford

Patricia Davis

February 8, 2013

The best neighbor and friend anyone could have. Truly loved him as if he was my own dad. Jo, I am so sorry I am out of town, but know that my love and prayers are coming your way during this time.

Jerry Valentine

February 8, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with yall. He will be dearly missed by so many.

Cristy BBCF Lab

February 8, 2013

Prayers of comfort and peace, wisdom and understanding, pain that withers away, continued faithfulness and everlasting hope. Until y'all are together again. God Bless

Mike and Sammie Jensen, and family

February 8, 2013

WAYNE I KNOW THAT YOU ARE HAPPY AND A PEACE NOW BECAUSE YOU ARE AT HOME WITH MOM AND DAD. I MISS YOU VERY MUCH BUT I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN AND WHAT A JOY THAT WILL BE. THERE WILL BE NO MORE CANCER AND NO MORE PAIN. I'M GLAD FOR THE TIME WE HAD TOGETHER. AND THAT GOD IT THERE WITH YOU. LOVE FOREVER YOUR SISTER.

CAROLEE HOPF

February 8, 2013

WE send our prayers and thoughts to the Carrington family. Let god take your hand and guide you threw the diffcult days ahead of you. Cherish those memeories god bless each and every one of you. Cindy and John Wayne Carrington

Cindy Carrington

February 8, 2013

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