
HERRINGTON, T.W. (Pete) – Of Flint, age 92, died on Monday, February 14, 2011 at Genesys Convalescent Center. Funeral service will be held at 2p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Mr. Bill Maguffee officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Heart Association, Paralyzed Veterans of America or Swartz Creek Church of Christ. Visitation 12 p.m. Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Herrington was born in Kerwood, Ontario, Canada on October 20, 1918, the son of Berton and Ethel (Wilson) Herrington and was a resident of Flint most of his life. On September 25, 1937 he married Mary L. Mize in LaGrange, Indiana. He served in the U.S, Army during World War II. He was a member of Swartz Creek Church of Christ. He was also a member of the GM Executive Club and member of the Retirement Group of Greater Flint. Mr. Herrington graduated from Flint Central High School, he attended G.M.I, Yuba City College, California and Mott Community College. Mr. Herrington was employed by General Motors Parts Division, retiring in 1980. Surviving are two daughters, Sondra K. Creasey of Grand Blanc, Harriet S. and husband Kenneth Linkowski, of Ft. Myers, FL; five grandchildren, Rob (Karen) Creasey and John (Stephanie) Creasey, Bob (Paige) Linkowski, Paul (Robin) Linkowski and Jill (Allen) Fraser; Seven great-grandchildren, Robby and Elizabeth Creasey, John Watson Creasey, Conner Linkowski, Mia and Ben Fraser and Truman Linkowski; brother, James (Donelda) Herrington; sister, Marjorie J. Dunn; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary “Lucy”, on May 1, 2002, son-in-law, Charles R. Creasey, 1 brother and 5 sisters. Mr. Herrington was a man with a kind heart who was devoted to his church and family.