R.D. Harrington

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Immanuel Baptist Church
501 N. Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR  72211
Saturday, February 28, 2015
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Memorial Service
Immanuel Baptist Church
501 N. Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR  72211
Saturday, February 28, 2015
2:00 P.M.,


Graveside Service
Thorn Cemetery
Hwy 65
Greenbrier, AR  72058
Saturday, February 28, 2015
9:00 A.M.,
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Thorn Cemetery
HWy 65
Greenbrier, AR  72058
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Immanuel Baptist Church
501 N. Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR  72211
R.D. Harrington

of Little Rock, AR

July 8, 1916 - February 25, 2015

Reverend R.D. Harrington, loyal servant of God, passed from this life to his eternal home in heaven on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the age of ninety-eight.

He served as Senior Pastor of five churches all in Arkansas during his ministry of seventy-two years including Crystal Valley Baptist and Forty-Seventh Street Baptist in Little Rock, Nettleton Baptist and Philadelphia Baptist in Jonesboro, and East End Baptist in Little Rock. Following his official retirement he served for fifteen years as Interim Pastor of North Point Baptist and as Chaplain at Parkway Health Center, both in Little Rock. He was a loving pastor at each of his churches, a builder of needed facilities and a passionate soul winner.

He is preceded in death by his parents Virgie Harrington Bolton and Patrick Harrington and three brothers, Eldridge, Ferrell and John Harrington.

He is survived by his loving wife of seventy-four years Willie Mae 'Honey' Harrington, one son Russell Harrington, Jr. (Donna) of Little rock; three daughters, Pamela Mills (Richard) of Arkadelphia; Sharron Ledrick (Jimmy) of Fort Worth, Texas; Mary Ann Bishop (Jim) of Mandeville, Louisiana. He leaves behind eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, all of whom he adored.

He is also survived by a sister, Freddie Griffin age 100 of Greenbrier, Arkansas and a brother, Prentice Harrington age 102 of Maumelle, Arkansas.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Immanuel Baptist Church, with Dr. Gary Hollingsworth officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300.

A special thanks to the employees of Parkway Village, the caregivers of Baptist Health Medical Center, Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute and Parkway Health Center and especially to Dr. Claudia Tolleson and Dr. Sayyadul Siddiqui.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 North Shackleford Little Rock, Arkansas 72211.




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Glenda Walker Rusher
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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

So sorry for the passing of a very special man..He was loved by mang. R.IP. thank you for being the sweet person you always were..Sending many blessings to the family..He will always be watching over you all.

Ann McCraw
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, March 5, 2015

I did not get to know Brother Harrington until I moved my mom to Parkway Health Center 21/2 years ago. I was so deeply moved by his incredible love for the Lord! There he was visiting residents younger than he, and ministering to them! And then I discover him preaching one or more times a week there! When I shared with him how he had touched me by his true servant heart, he said God had richly blessed him and he planned to serve Him as long as he had strength to do so. And, oh, how he did! What a wonderful legacy he leaves! Angels are rejoicing over him! May God comfort you and remind you of His great love for you in giving you such an incredible role model. To God be the glory!

Anita Annette Romine
Mabelvale, AR
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Friday, February 27, 2015

I was saved at forty seventh street under Brother Harrington. I was twelve years old. My Step-Dad was a Deacon. I loved my Pastor and My Church. (Annette Carter). I have often thought of Brother Harrington over the years. My Prayers go out to the Family.

Phoebe Young
North Little Rock, AR
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Friday, February 27, 2015

I'm remembering such a precious family...my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so thankful for their gift to me of one of the most important and influential people in my life....their daughter Mary Ann.

Kenneth and Rebecca Stone
Pine BLuff, AR
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Friday, February 27, 2015

Sharron and family, Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you during the time.

Martha McFerron
Jonesboro, AR
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Friday, February 27, 2015

We had the privilege of getting to know Rev. Harrington during the time our Dad was hospitalized. Rev. Harrington was a faithful visitor who offered kind & comforting prayers for our family. He was loved by our parents, Frank & Neleta Wofford.
Our condolences,
Martha W. McFerron & Jane W. Porter

debbie walker
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Friday, February 27, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss may God bless you and comfort you during your time of grief my prayers are with your family God bless you all

ASU ROTC Department of Military Science
Jonesboro, AR
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Friday, February 27, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God Bless your family.
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Debbie
Springfield, MO
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Thursday, February 26, 2015

My deepest sympathies to all the family