Mr. James Andrew Farrington

James Andrew Farrington passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the age of 65. He was born on March 27, 1955 to Willie Roy and Lunda Mae (Hawkins) Farrington, in Brownsville, Tennessee. He confessed Christ at an early age at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He was educated in Haywood County Schools in Brownsville, Tennessee and graduated in 1973. Upon graduation, he lived in Nashville, TN before he moved to Saginaw, Michigan. He was employed by Dow Corning, and retired after 35 years of dedicated service. James loved music, and that love began early in life. While in High School he sang in the Symphonic Choir, played the clarinet and also bass guitar. He became an excellent bassist which afforded him opportunities to play with several bands, including Fox Fire, who performed throughout the state of Michigan. James enjoyed people, and had and infectious smile and laugh. He also enjoyed gardening and landscaping. James was a handyman by nature and whatever he chose to do, he did well. James leaves to cherish his memories, Deborah Champion, his loving companion, two daughters Shawanda Farrington (Keith) Hurt, Brownsville, TN, Monica Farrington, Saginaw, MI; step-son, Marcus (Laqueatia) Hunt, Saginaw, MI; two granddaughters, Kimora Hurt, Brownsville, TN and Alece Hunt, Saginaw, MI; two sisters, Selma Farrington and Irene (James Warren) Hudson, of Brownsville, TN; one brother Lee Farrington, of Las Vegas NV; one aunt, Johnnie Mae Jones of Detroit MI; one sister in law, Joanne Farrington, Saginaw, MI; many nieces, nephews, and cousins including; Lawrence & Bruce Macon, Sandra Williamson, Pastor Cynthia Gordon, and Louise Otey, of Nashville, TN (whom he lived with after High school); a host of many other relatives and friends including the Champion Family, Cal Reed & Family, Mary Clark, Ray Guerra, Joe (Jackie) Jacocks and Chris Jernigan. James was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Roy and Lunda Mae (Hawkins) Farrington; two sisters, Willie Jean Myles and Willie Lue Prentice; two brothers, Joe L. Farrington, and Avery Glenn Farrington. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 N. Jefferson Ave., Saginaw,MI 48607. A private funeral service will be held. Pastor Marvin T. Smith will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI 48601.

Mr. James Andrew Farrington

March 27, 1955 - May 19, 2020