Clarence F. Harrington
March 5, 1938 ~ December 24, 2023
Clarence F. Harrington, 85, of Mooresville, passed away at home on December 24, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Bloomington on March 5, 1938, to the late Hubert and Mary (Evans) Harrington. Clarence attended Decatur Central schools. He married the love of his life, Vivian Balz, in 1957. Clarence was an electrician for many years and also worked as a material handler for Nice-Pak in Mooresville.
Clarence thoroughly enjoyed racing motorcycles throughout the Midwest, having been part of several clubs. He also loved bowling, camping and hiking at McCormick’s Creek with his family. Clarence was a social butterfly who never met a stranger, and he will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, Clarence is preceded in death by his brother, Tom Harrington. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Vivian Harrington; son, Kevin (Tamara) Harrington; daughters, Vicky Eggert and Laurie (Norman Johnson) Taylor; brother, Delbert (Colleen) Harrington; sister, LaDonna Johnson; sister-in-law, Linda Harrington; grandchildren, Ashley (Rick) Lebo, Derek (Debra) Burkett, Paigelynn Taylor, Dayton (Brea) Taylor; great-grandchildren, Mathew, Anthony, Chloe, Donnelley, and Trinity.
Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Vivian,Kevin and Tamara, Vickie, Laurie and Norma, Delbert and Colleen, LaDonna, Linda, and families;
We are saddened to learn of Clarence’s passing. We loved Clarence and know his presence will be missed. Vivian, it was always a joy to see you and Clarence when we were out. Clarence always made the time to talk and we were always comfortable in his presence. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you His comfort and peace.
Duane and Mary Jane
Kittie Kirtley family has purchased Loving Embrace for Clarence Harrington
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Vivian! He was a great man and my Dad,Cecil Lundy always enjoyed his company as well they did a lot together.
Our deepest condolences to all of the family, at the loss of Clarence. Our family grew up in the same neighborhood of Mars Hill, before we moved to Valley Mills, where we all attended Decatur Central. Prayers to the family as they grieve! Nancy Hauger Harris and brother Donald Hauger.
Got to race in a pro am motorcycle event with him he was a great uncle