R. T. Harrington ¹

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Obituary: Savannah Morning News: obituary of R. T. Harrington on 25 Jun 2003 in Savannah, Chatham, GA. ² Alma - R.T. Harrington, 83, died Monday, June 23, 2003 in the Bacon County Hospital after an extended illness. He was a native of Bacon. He was the son of the late Luther T. Harrington and Zettie Pearson Harrington. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Harrington. He was an original employee of Citizens State Bank which later became First National Bank of Alma, and served many different capacities. He retired as President of First National Bank. He also served as chairman of the Board of Directors of Nicholls State Bank. He was at one time the County Treasure of Bacon. He was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. Mr. Harrington was also a Deacon of First Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Nella Beecher Harrington of Alma; one brother, Johnny Harrinton and wife Sandra, of Jesup. Visitation: 6:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral Serivces: 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Blankenship and Rev. Richard Johnson officiating. Active Pallbearers: John Harrington, Rusty Harrington, Alan Jones, Carey B. Jones, Tony Smith and Nick Harris. Honorary Pallbearers: Marshall Poole, Al Dowdy, Donald Eason, Billy Newberry, Roy Newberry, Sr., Payne Copeland, Carlos Greenway, Palmer Jordan, Corman Jordan, Freddie Jackson, Zach Johnson, Ricky Gilliard, Linton and Harriett Carter, R.T. Johnson, Quillion Taylor, Billy Head, Gene Davis, Dr. Clay Carter, Dr. Perry Streat, Dr. Eddie Butts, Health Department Home Care and Jon Lott. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery.

R. married Nella Beecher, daughter of Vonice Shadron and Carlie Colquitt. (Nella Beecher was born on 19 Dec 1927 in , Appling, GA,³ died on 11 Oct 2014 in Jesup, Wayne, GA ³ and was buried on 14 Oct 2014 in Alma: Rose Hill Cemetery, Bacon, GA ³.)