Individual Details
Regis Arthur Harrington Jr.
(22 Nov 1932 - 9 Sep 2016)
Regis Arthur Harrington Jr. and Paula Rae Simak applied for a marriage license on Nov. 25, 2013, and were married Nov. 27, 2013, in Evans.
The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia, September 11, 2016: Harrington, Jr. AUGUSTA, Ga. - Lt. Colonel Regis A. Harrington, Jr. entered into rest on Friday, September 9, 2016 after suffering years with lung problems. Born in November of 1933 to Regis and Emma Harrington in Cedar Falls, Iowa. At the age of 6, as an altar boy at Sacred Heart Church, he found his deep love for his Creator. Colonel Harrington was preceded in death by his first wife of 55 years, Charlotte Ann Harrington, son, Steven, and daughter, Patricia. He grew up in Oelwein, Iowa and was a graduate of the State University of Iowa. In college, he was active in ROTC and was named a Colonel in the Pershing Rifles Society. Having received a commission in the Infantry, he attended the Officers Basic Course in Ft. Benning, GA in April 1957, as a Second Lieutenant. Afterward he was a Platoon Leader in the 18th Infantry. He received a Regular Army Commission in the Signal Corps as an Army Aviator, qualified in fixed and rotary wing. He was a Company Commander in Germany and twice in Vietnam. For 2 years he was a member of the Iowa National Guard and was recalled during the Berlin Crisis. His awards include Master Aviator, Meritorious Medal, Bronze Star with 2 clusters, Air Medal with 4 clusters, and 6 Army Commendation Medals. Colonel Harrington served as Battalion Commander of the 2nd Training Battalion at Ft. Gordon, GA and resigned as Signal Officer of Fort Jackson, SC in April 1997 after 23 years of service. After that he operated a screen printing and embroidery business known as Harrington's Sportswear for 27 years in Augusta, GA. Survivors include his wife: Paula Rae Harrington; sons: Regis Harrington III of Melbourne, FL, Dennis Harrington of Martinez, GA, and Robert Harrington of Savannah, GA; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Mass of Resurrection will be Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Roverse Celebrant. Burial will follow in Westover Memorial Park with Military Honors. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/augustachronicle/obituary.aspx?n=regis-harrington&pid=181365817&fhid=5407#sthash.TJPBu155.dpuf.
The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia, September 11, 2016: Harrington, Jr. AUGUSTA, Ga. - Lt. Colonel Regis A. Harrington, Jr. entered into rest on Friday, September 9, 2016 after suffering years with lung problems. Born in November of 1933 to Regis and Emma Harrington in Cedar Falls, Iowa. At the age of 6, as an altar boy at Sacred Heart Church, he found his deep love for his Creator. Colonel Harrington was preceded in death by his first wife of 55 years, Charlotte Ann Harrington, son, Steven, and daughter, Patricia. He grew up in Oelwein, Iowa and was a graduate of the State University of Iowa. In college, he was active in ROTC and was named a Colonel in the Pershing Rifles Society. Having received a commission in the Infantry, he attended the Officers Basic Course in Ft. Benning, GA in April 1957, as a Second Lieutenant. Afterward he was a Platoon Leader in the 18th Infantry. He received a Regular Army Commission in the Signal Corps as an Army Aviator, qualified in fixed and rotary wing. He was a Company Commander in Germany and twice in Vietnam. For 2 years he was a member of the Iowa National Guard and was recalled during the Berlin Crisis. His awards include Master Aviator, Meritorious Medal, Bronze Star with 2 clusters, Air Medal with 4 clusters, and 6 Army Commendation Medals. Colonel Harrington served as Battalion Commander of the 2nd Training Battalion at Ft. Gordon, GA and resigned as Signal Officer of Fort Jackson, SC in April 1997 after 23 years of service. After that he operated a screen printing and embroidery business known as Harrington's Sportswear for 27 years in Augusta, GA. Survivors include his wife: Paula Rae Harrington; sons: Regis Harrington III of Melbourne, FL, Dennis Harrington of Martinez, GA, and Robert Harrington of Savannah, GA; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Mass of Resurrection will be Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Roverse Celebrant. Burial will follow in Westover Memorial Park with Military Honors. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/augustachronicle/obituary.aspx?n=regis-harrington&pid=181365817&fhid=5407#sthash.TJPBu155.dpuf.
Events
| Birth | 22 Nov 1932 | Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., Iowa |  | ||
| Marriage | 1954 | Oelwein, Fayette Co., Iowa - Charlotte Ann Walrath | | ||
| Marriage | 27 Nov 2013 | Evans, Columbia Co., Georgia - Paula Rae Simak | | ||
| Death | 9 Sep 2016 | Augusta, Columbia Co., Georgia | | ||
| Burial | Cremated, Westover Memorial Park, Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia | |
Families
| Spouse | Charlotte Ann Walrath (1932 - 2007) |
| Child | Regis Arthur Harrington III (1954 - ) |
| Child | Patricia "Patti" Louise Harrington (1957 - 2007) |
| Child | Steven Mark Harrington (1961 - 1991) |
| Child | Dennis Michael Harrington (1964 - ) |
| Child | Robert Douglas Harrington (1967 - ) |
| Spouse | Paula Rae Simak ( - ) |
| Father | Regis Arthur Harrington (1907 - 1959) |
| Mother | Ema Ida Smith (1908 - 1999) |
| Sibling | Andrew William Harrington (1929 - ) |
| Sibling | Claire Harrington (1930 - ) |
| Sibling | JoAnn May Harrington (1931 - 2012) |
Endnotes
1. Abigail Farris & James Clason By Fay Morehouse Medhaug, April 1987.
2. Obituary of Regis A. Harrington, Jr., The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia, September 11, 2016.
3. Abigail Farris & James Clason By Fay Morehouse Medhaug, April 1987, Page 104.
4. Augusta Chronicle, Obituary of Charlotte Harrington (n.p: August 26 & 27, 2007, n.d).
6. Obituary of Regis A. Harrington, Jr., The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia, September 11, 2016.
7. Obituary of Regis A. Harrington, Jr., The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia, September 11, 2016.
8. Verbal from Ila Jeanne Smith Shepherd Bauer, She received a phone call Sept. 10, 2016 from Claire Harrington. He stated his brother would be cremated..