William J. Harrington Sr.

Harrington, William J. Sr. Sanford, Michigan Mr. Harrington passed away early Thursday morning December 27, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. Age 65 years. He retired from General Motors Co. Saginaw Division as an electrician and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 3651 in Midland and was a former member in Bay City. He served in the United States Army as a combat medic during the Vietnam Conflict and was am Ham Radio Operator -KD8NCW. Bill is survived by his mother; Lottie Harrington of Bay City, three sons and two daughters-in-law; William J. Harrington Jr. of Dearborn Heights, MI, Daniel R. and Melissa Harrington of Midland and David J. and Stephanie Harrington of Midland, four grandchildren and the family is expecting the fifth grandchild; Lily, Alexander, Ethan and Caleb, one sister; Jean Braman of Bay City, Bernard Braman of Arizona and many Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; George Harrington, one daughter; Dawn Johnson, one daughter-in-law; Carrie Anne Harrington and one granddaughter; Chelsea Grace Harrington. Funeral Services will take place Monday, December 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.. Officiating will be Pastor Joseph Atchinson with interment following in Floral Gardens Cemetery under the Auspices of the Bay County Veterans Council. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. and until the time of service. Memorial cards for the "Wishes of the Family" will be available at the funeral home.