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Carl Bruce Farrington Jr.

Carl Farrington Obituary

My Hero - Carl Bruce Farrington Jr. was born a poor child on Feb. 6, 1954, in Hohenwald, Tenn., to C. Bruce Farrington and Annie Ruth Rodgers Farrington Noble. He unexpectedly left this life late in the evening on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, in the arms of his wife of 30 years. Bruce found rhythm in 1970, then graduated from Toledo Libbey High School in 1972. In 1973, Bruce discovered his "special purpose" when he married his love, Cheryl. He relished his lifelong memberships to the Crazy 8's and the Dallas Cowboys Fan Club. He graduated from Concord College in 1976, the first of his family to do so. His collection of World War II memorabilia, electric football games and "poor man's stock" is in Saigon, damn, still in Saigon. Bruce enjoyed his employment in siding and guttering, taco making, teaching, environmental analysis, human resources management and as a certified compensation professional. As of late he had indulged his artistic ability in home economics, aka, "house husband." Although he was thoroughly excited to find his name in the phone book he took even greater pride in caring for his family and putting others before himself. Bruce was an inspiring actor, writer, storyteller, comedian and all-around good guy. He has left an invaluable wealth of love, memories and wisdom for all who made his acquaintance to cherish. Now, all he needs is his remote control, and this baby outfit ... this remote control, this baby outfit, ooh, ooh and all his Chuck Taylors ... yeah, and this thermos! Bruce is survived by his devoted wife, Cheryl; his loving daughters, Niki Farrington and Lori Farrington and her husband Neil Johnson; and their pretty-pretty granddaughter, Maci Ann Farrington-Johnson. His immediate family includes William Farrington, Chrystal Noble, James Noble, Steven and Traci Farrington, David MacIntosh, Ethel Farrington, Jeff and Diane Smith, Becky Smith, Cathy Smith, Ruth and Ed Honaker, Ricky and Shirley Waddel, Sandy Waddel, Ruby and Lee Wyman, Loretta Westfall, Bill Halley, Linda Halliday and Larry and Kathy Westfall. Bruce adored his nephews and nieces, Chad and Nathan Westfall, Jackie, Dianna and Jimmy Johnston, Heather Farrington, Ashley, Sasha and Kleisha Noble, Haley and Ben Farrington, Betty, Jason and Garret Mac-Intosh, David and Joey Mashburn, Tony and Eddie Honaker, Stephanie and John Manns and Bobby Walcutt. Bruce loved his family, his friends, his life and living. Please join his family and friends to celebrate Bruce's life at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 13, at Vog-ler's Reynolda Road Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 836 Oak St., Suite 310, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Dec. 13, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Carl Farrington

20 Entries

Joan Perez

January 8, 2004

Bruce was one of the truly "good guys". He will be missed.

Duane Hinkle

December 18, 2003

Bruce was my friend from way back in the DOT, West Virgina. We worked together, laughed together, trout fished in August in the middle of a drought. We had more brew in the car than there was water in the streams (no trout were in danger that weekend). I recall a challenge tennis match where the most memorable image and outcome was Bruce arriving wearing cutoffs, his traditional black high tops, and proceeded to smoke cirgarettes on court as he hacked at the tennis ball. He won the bet. ugh. That was the Bruce I shall remember along with his amazing stories like goat stew at Farrington Lake, TN over each 4th of July. I now understand that the goat stew may not be all that. But what a powerful image of roasted goat stewing by the lake as dusk announces the end of another day. Yum, yum. He sometimes thought he was Elvis and could perform a credible likeness on occassion. He brightened many of my days. I shall miss him. The obituary was so very much Bruce and it was my honor to attend his final service. He would have approved. My deepest sympathy goes to Cheryl, Niki, Lori and the rest of Bruce's family.

Rosemary Cobb

December 17, 2003

Dear Farrington Family,

I worked with Bruce and always enjoyed his many humorous stories from his life experiences. Bruce would always laugh harder than anyone else. I always knew that he was a person who enjoyed life and would have a great story to tell afterwards. What a loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Cherry Garcia-Chang

December 16, 2003

To Niki and the Farrington Family,

My condolences to you and your family for the loss of a great man.

Our love and prayers to you all.

Elease Bostic

December 16, 2003

Dear Farrington Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a wonderful person. He provided great friendship and support during my father's battle with cancer. He will be sorely missed.

Sincerely,

Elease Bostic

Lisa Burchette

December 15, 2003

Mrs. Farrington,

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Bruce. I have heard you speak of him often at work and know he was very near and dear to your heart. Even though I never met him, he sounds like an awsome guy, husband, and father. Just know I love you and I pray that the Lord will fill the void you feel and know you are never alone.

My condolences to the family.

Lisa Burchette

Mike Land

December 15, 2003

Cheryl,

I am so sorry about your loss. I'm sorry I could not attend any of the services, I had the Flu last week. Bruce was such a nice person, he was always very friendly and had a smile or funny story to share. May God be with you and your daughters during this difficult time; your family has suffered so much loss in recent months. God Bless You,

Tricia Gallagher

December 13, 2003

Cheryl, Lori & Nicki,

My heart and prayers, and those of my family are with you as you stand at the door of Bruce's crossing. Know that he is wrapped in God's arms and you are held in God's hands and supported by those who love you. Know that we are here for you in love and friendship.

Tricia

virginia robertson

December 13, 2003

I and my family would like to send our condolences in this time of sorrow to tell you that we love you.Our prayer's are with you.

The Robertson Family.

Emily Woodall

December 12, 2003

My condolences to the Farrington family. I was witness to how much Bruce meant to his family, especially his two daughters. His spirit will forever be alive and well in their company. My thoughts are with you.

Teresa Combs & Theresa Glenn Purchasing Department

December 12, 2003

Our sympathy goes to the family of Bruce. He was a very nice and joyous person to work with. He loved his family and enjoyed life. He was compassionate and very much a people person. He will be truly missed.

Debbie Brooks

December 11, 2003

Bruce Farrington will truly be missed by his family, the City of Winston-Salem Human Resources and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Human Resources. Bruce touched lives in all those places in a special way. Bruce had a gift for making people smile no matter the situation and he always looked for the bright side in every endeavor. Even though Bruce had a very poor background as a child, he was rich in so many other ways. Bruce was an inspriration to all who had the pleasure of knowing him and I consider it an honor to have known him as a co-worker and friend. His laughter will be a lasting memory that I will not soon forget.

Alan Cuervo

December 11, 2003

Bruce was the kind of person you meet once in a lifetime. His intelligence, wit and lust for life will be greatly missed by family and friends. Bruce will be fondly remembered. My sincerest condolences to the family.

carol melling

December 11, 2003

"It's not where you come from but where you're going"--to me, Bruce was the shining example of those words of wisdom and always will be. We shared a room at Highways (he inhaled his lunch, played along with my word games and expounded on his interpretation of Revelations, all with that great smile). That led to our office bowling team, watching him sail that 8-iron 205 yards over the creek to the 4th green at Sandy Brae, a 40-year-old's first visit to the Lyric (with a wide-eyed 21-year-old secretary), first meeting his always-fun Cheryl on a trip to the Galaxy 2000, visits to Bill's Creek Road and the satellite dish business and, most of all, to a friendship I will always treasure--with regrets that I didn't stop on my way through Winston-Salem. His time among us was much too short and those of us whose lives he touched will miss him.

Karen Parker

December 11, 2003

Andrew and I are thinking of you and your family.

Julia Edmonds

December 11, 2003

My thoughts are with you and your family, Lori!

Bernadette Moore

December 11, 2003

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Bruce. He always had a smile, laugh, joke or story to tell that filled the department with such cheerfulness. I never heard him put anybody down or say anything to hurt someone's feelings. It's like I still hear his jolly laugh when I think about him. Be encouraged in knowing you had such a blessing in your life. My prayers are with you all.

Lynn Luper

December 11, 2003

I had the privilege of working with Bruce. I will miss him. He was so much fun and just a great guy. I know he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. I wish that his granddaughter could have him in her life as she grows up.

Your friends in Financial Services

December 11, 2003

To the family of Bruce Farrington,

We extend our condolences to you at this very difficult time. We will always remember Bruce as he was when he left the school system--full of life and very much a family man.

May God keep you and bless you.

Lorraine L. Johnson

December 11, 2003

I knew Bruce when he worked for the City of Winston-Salem

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