Our beloved, Claude “Michael” Barrington, 61 of Elizabeth City, NC departed from this earthly life on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Mike was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. Mike will always be remembered for his smile that would brighten any sad day. Viewing and Visitation will take place on Friday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Due to COVID-19, please follow the guidelines and restrictions with no more than 10 people at a time for viewing and practicing Social Distancing. Life Celebration Services will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Melton Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Services will be streamed live beginning at 2:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19, the services have been limited to 50 people and we ask that you’d contact the family for your attendance. Please be considerate and wear your mask.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his wife, Mrs. Juanita Barrington; brother, Melvin E. Barrington, Jr. (Carolyn) of Elizabeth City, NC; sons, Sheronde Porter (Tamara) of Wake Forest, NC and Dontae Harney of Elizabeth City, NC; daughters, Chela White of Charlotte, NC, Ciara White of High Point, NC; Shanae Harney, Tameka Harney and Irhonda Rodriguez (Gerardo), all of Elizabeth City, NC. Additionally, Michael is remembered by his 13 grandchildren: Denajah, Azande, Jayla, Hunter, Ni’Shaye, Tyquan, Da’Jaree, DaiJonnae, Asiah, Makiah, Zeniah, Iyanna, Taylor, Kavon; niece, Alexis Cooper (Jakale). He also leaves two special brothers; Willie and Barry Ford; three special friends, Elgin Harris, Steve Everett and Donnell Gibbs in addition to a host of relatives and friends.
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