James Robin "Rob" Barrington, age 66, passed away at Hillcrest Hospice Thursday, March 17, 2016. A Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elk, Texas with Father Michael Ajewole as celebrant. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. A luncheon will be served in the church fellowship hall afterward the burial. Visitation will be held from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday March 20th at Bellmead Funeral Home.
Rob was born on October 2, 1949 in Waco, Texas to Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Barrington, and they preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Mike Barrington.
He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam from 1968 to 1971. He worked for Owens Illinois as a security guard for 21 years, retiring in 2012. Rob married Elaine McGowan June 12, 1998. He was a lover of all animals and will be missed by all who knew him.
Rob is survived by his wife, Elaine Barrington and sister in law, Wynema McGowan of Lampasas.