Ralph E. Harrington, Sr.

1921 ∼ 2012

Ralph E. Harrington, Sr. 90, of Groves, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Ralph was born November 24, 1921 in Jasper County, Texas to James E. Harrington and Cora Stevenson Harrington. He was a resident of Groves for 71 years and retired in 1980 from the Chemical Department of Texaco after 39 years of service. He was a member of First Christian Church of Port Arthur and Groves Masonic Lodge #1315. He was also a U.S. Army World War II veteran. Ralph was an avid woodworker and enjoyed making banjos, guitars, fiddles and grandfather clocks. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Belle Harrington; son-in-law, Dale Riu; and granddaughter-in-law, Emily Jacobson Riu. Survivors include his daughters, Bonnie Riu of Port Neches, Cora Marburger and husband Randy of Plano; son, Ralph E. Harrington, Jr. and wife Mary of Nederland; sister, Eloise King of Fort Walton Beach, FL; grandchildren, Tim Riu and wife Mattie, Caleb Riu, Ralph Harrington III and wife Vanessa, Courtney Guillory and husband Brad, Jordan Harrington, Laura Lee, Doug Marburger; great-grandchildren, Alex Harrington, Tyler Guillory and Conner Guillory. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend Scott Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Condolences

Roger Baker September 14, 2023
When I needed a place to stay he opened his house to me. He was a good Christian soul who witnessed for Christ in doing good deeds. May he never be forgotten. R. I. P. Mr. H.
Levingston Funeral Home November 2, 2021
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Anonymous November 30, 2012
I dearly loved my dad & was very proud to be his daughter & caregiver. Dad told me that he appreciated my help & enjoyed living in Plano with me & my family. I spent so much time taking him to the VA in Dallas & Bonham. Being a veteran he only wanted to go to the VA. He will be truly missed by me, Randy, Laura & Bryan Lee, & Doug Marburger. He was wonderful to us.
Anonymous November 26, 2012
Mr Harrington was a good, kind man. I have many fond memories of him throughout the years that I knew him. I appreciate his generous help when my family was building our first home. How blessed I feel to have been his neighbor.
Anonymous November 24, 2012
Dear Ralph and Mary, so sorry for your loss. I remember meeting your Dad Ralph and could see he was a special man and a good Christian. I pray God gives you strength during this time and time to come.
Anonymous November 24, 2012
A great man, loved his God and Church. We enjoyed working with and knowing Ralph at First Christian Church in Groves, many years ago....
Anonymous November 23, 2012
i am proud to say that Ralph was my friend
Anonymous November 23, 2012
I loved my cousin Eugene very much. Rest in peace. Love Margaret A. Haddad
Anonymous November 23, 2012
I am saddened to learn of the loss of your dear father, grandfather, and g-grandfather. Much love and prayers are being sent your way.
Anonymous November 22, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. Ralph and I were friends at Texaco, and were next door neighbors for many years. Many thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.