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Deacon Dallas Lee Farrington Obituary

BURLINGTON - Deacon Dallas Lee Farrington, 78, of 1170 NC 49 North, died March 6, 2014, at Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell.
He was the son of the late Mr. Atlas Jackson Leroy Farrington and the late Ms. Grace Foust Farrington and the husband of Mrs. Hilda Stanfield Farrington.
He is survived by three daughters-Rita Farrington Clark of Durham, Anita Farrington of Winston-Salem, and Marella Farrington of Greensboro; two sisters, Marella Moore of Burlington and Virgilla "Jill" Farrington of Oakland, CA; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was a member of the Deacon Board, Baptism Ministry and he carried communion to the shut-in; he was a cell leader as well. He was a great giver and generous with many. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, welding and carpentry. He loved family gatherings and loved talking to everyone. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his wife and family.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 1:00 pm in the Roy Blackwell Chapel of Blackwell Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 11, 2014 one hour prior to the service with the family arriving at 12:30 pm; Public Viewing will be Monday, March 10, 2014 from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Roy Blackwell Chapel; At other times, the family will receive friends at the residence. Burial will be at Farr-Marr Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Blackwell Funeral Home, Burlington, NC.

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2014.
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Marella, Anita, Mrs. Hilda and Rita, I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Dallas. He was a great joy. I will always remember his smile. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Paula Winstead-Pettiford

March 17, 2014

Marella, Anita, Rita and Ms. Hilda, please know that I may not have been at the service but know that you all are most definitely in my heart and on my mind. I know Mr. Dallas left you plenty of memories. May all of you find comfort in those memories and the legacy he's left behind. Lean on the Lord and let him carry you through this time. Much love, Anita Burton

Anita Burton

March 11, 2014

To Mrs. Hilda, Rita, Anita, Marella and all of the Farrington Family:

Mr. Dallas will be missed here on earth for all of his good deeds,kind words and general fun that he provided. The heavens are rejoicing to have his spirit home. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Valerie

Valerie Hightower

March 11, 2014

May you experience the peace of God that surpasses all understanding during your time of loss.

Mr. and Mrs. Jermaine Neal

March 11, 2014

May God give you peace.

Margaret Walker

March 10, 2014

May God bless the Farrington family, my heart goes out to you all. Sorry for your lost.

margaret walker

March 10, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Bernadette Carter-Dove

March 10, 2014

Rita:
I know Mr. Farrington will be missed, but he lives on in you every time you smile.

Wendy Schwade

March 10, 2014

May the blessings of our God be with u and the children and grandchildren always. God be with u.

Carolyn Farrington

March 10, 2014

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vivian Watson

March 10, 2014

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