Frank Weldon Harrington was born April 1, 1942 to George F. Harrington and Parthenia Jones Harrington. He entered eternal rest on February 2, 2024 in his home.

Frank received his education at Merrick Moore High School in Durham County. Post high school, he attended Durham Technical Community College and North Carolina Central University (NCCU) where he pursued Nursing.

He retired after 20 years of service in the Federal Government at National Institute Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).

He was an avid sports fan and loved watching Southern High School and NCCU football games on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons.

He received the Truth in 1996 and attended regularly until his health declined.

He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife of 60 years, Dorothy L. Harrington, five children; Portia Pettigrew (Ken), Caressa Harding (Anthony), Cherry H. Graham, Tara Wilson, and Crystal D. Cutler (Gerald); seven grandchildren, NeShelle Harrington, Crishauna McLaughlin, Chandler Pettigrew, Khalib Pettigrew, Darius, Darren, and Xavier Cutler; three greatgrandchildren, Christian Harrington, Aaliyah and Alaizah Harrington-Miles; one brother, Emmett Harrington; a devoted friend Benny Alkerson; a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Phillip P. Harringtonand two sisters, Leothia H. Davis and Dorothy H. Bernard.

Funeral service will be held at Emmanuel AME Church, 2018 Riddle Rd., Durham, NC on Saturday, February 10, 2024; family visitation from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, funeral service starts at 3:00 pm.

All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time.