Birth date: Apr 19, 1952 Death date: Mar 11, 2015
Karl R. Harrington, age 62, a 35 year resident of Oak Park, Michigan passed away on March 11, 2015 in Oak Park, Michigan. He was born on April 19, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved Husband of the late Gale Harrington. Dear Fathe Read Obituary
My uncle is more like my big brother and as all big brothers do they pick on their little brothers. Karl picked on me in a loving way and ribbed me whenever he found the opportunity. It was never mean or malicious it was all in love. Today I saw just how incredible a man my brother was. All of his coworkers and friends recounted numerous stories on how he made them smile and helped them laugh in spite of the way things might have been going at a particular time. He was the listening ear, the hugs, the one who really cared. He touched so many lives positively. I never heard a negative word spoken of him, and I think from the number of people who showed up to pay their respects it was evident that he was liked and I dare say loved. Karl was a father "dad" to those who came from broken homes or to those who could not get along with their own parents. He took the time to listen offer wisdom and to just put his arm around them. He was a rock to our family through his life he brought peace, joy and love. It is hard to imagine what life will be like not talking to my brother weekly. But I know that his faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior will assure me of seeing him again on that distant shore when I too am called home. I believe that when he arrived in heaven God said "well done my good and faithful servant". May all of us claim the gift of eternal salvation by accepting the gift of eternal life by making Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior and joining Karl and all believers that have gone before us in heaven. Thank you God for a man such as this, Karl Robert Harrington your servant and our family member here on earth, we are eternally grateful for his role in our lives and the positive ways he touched all of us. Be with Karla and Jason are they start the next step of their journey without him, give them the peace that passes understanding and help them live his legacy of loving kindness and a belief in you. I love you brother! I love you Karla and Jason and I will always be here for you, it's what family does. Your always confused Uncle, Cousin, Godfather. Dennis
