Bobby Ray Harrington

He was born May 2, 1932 in Kannapolis, NC, son of Lena Virginia Pennell Harrington and Claude Mitchell Harrington. Bob is survived by his devoted wife and friend of 63 years, Betty Corzine Harrington of Raleigh, NC; daughter, Pam Hyatt (husband: Lee) of Raleigh, NC; son, Todd Harrington (wife: Ann) of Mooresville, NC; grandchildren, Olivia Harrington Bowen (husband: Blake), Scott Harrington, Lori Harrington, Seth Harrington, Natalie Hyatt; great grandchild: Kassidy Belle Bowen. He is also survived by sisters, Vivian Harrington Shaver, Iris Harrington Efird (husband: Don); sister-in-laws, Catherine Corzine, Lib Corzine, Lael Featherston (husband: Jack) as well as many dear nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by parents Lena and Claude Harrington; brother-in-laws, Rev. Bewey Shaver, Dr. W.J. Corzine, Ned Corzine; Sister-in-laws, Margaret Lakeson (husband: Bill), Iris Corzine.

The family will be receiving family and friends on Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Providence Baptist Church, 6339 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612. Burial will immediately follow the service in Raleigh Memorial Park at 7501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612.

Flowers are welcome; alternatively donations can be made in Bob’s name to:

• Gideon’s International - Bibles at Gideon’s Donate Bibles (hold “control” and double click on link) or by mail at P.O. Box 140800 | Nashville, TN 37214 | 615.564.5000

• Samaritan’s Purse - European Refugee Relief Project at Samaritan's Purse - Refugee (hold “control” and double click on link) or by mail to Attn: Julie Game at PO Box 3000 | Boone, NC 28607 | 800-528-1980

Bob served the Lord faithfully as Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend. He enjoyed family, friends, fixing things, good food, history, music, cars, politics and stimulating conversation. He was a gentleman and enjoyed a good laugh. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wake Forest College - Class of 1956. He earned his Certified Public Accountants Certificate in 1966, and enjoyed working for Wachovia, AM Pullen, Cameron Brown Company, Construction Control, Telerent Leasing Corporation, Biomedical Laboratories and The State of North Carolina. He served his church and community in a number of capacities over the years: PTA President, Cub Scout leader, Deacon, Church Construction Overseer, etc.