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Willie HARRINGTON Obituary

HARRINGTON, Sr., Willie James Age 87 of Springboro, OH passed away December 6, 2019. He was born July 19th, 1932 in Bessemer, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents Laura and Will Harrington; brother Darnell Harrington; daughter Myra Joyce Harrington Ford; and his sisters Virginia Foster and Helen Jackson. Willie joined the US Army in 1953. He received his National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal while at Fort Bragg, N.C. He was employed by D.E.S.C and WPAFB, and after several years of dedication he retired from WPAFB. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Nell Harrington; children Regina, Willie Jr., Janice, and Bridget Harrington; grandchildren Yeastari Thomas (Rashard) and Linaris Ford; son in law James Ford; great grandchildren Micah and Myracle Joy Thomas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. Visitation Monday December 16, 2019 from 11 am to 12 pm followed by funeral services at 12 pm at St. Luke Baptist Church 2262 N. Gettysburg Ave Dayton, OH 45417. Interment, Dayton National Cemetery. HHRoberts.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 15, 2019.

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Donna Jackson

December 16, 2019

To the family of Mr. Willie Harrington Sr. you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May the God of peace wrap His loving arms around each of you and keep you in His care.

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Judy Parker

December 15, 2019

Our Dearest Beloved Harrington family we are praying for the Love, Peace & Comfort of God to meet you right where you are. Be encouraged and reminded God is a healer of the broken-hearted and a very present help in our time of need. We love you all so very much. Family truly is everything.

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Luke Baptist Church

2262 N. Gettysburg Ave, Dayton, OH

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16

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12:00 p.m.

St. Luke Baptist Church

2262 N. Gettysburg Ave, Dayton, OH

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