Thomas Eugene Harrington, 71, passed away on October 12, 2026, at Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Coldwater, Michigan. He was born on August 8, 1955, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Thomas graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1974 and went on to build a long career as a maintenance supervisor at Elkhart Plastics, where he worked for many years until his retirement. He was married to Ruby “Suzy” Dobbs on June 3, 2006, and together they shared the years that followed with family at the center of his life.

He enjoyed many of life’s simple pleasures and was known for his interest in NASCAR, Lions football, hunting, and fishing. He also had a fondness for sharing a Rum and Pepsi. Above all, Thomas loved his grandchildren, who brought him great happiness and were especially dear to him.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby "Suzy" Dobbs; his daughter, Kathy Harrington, son, Thomas Harrington, stepdaughters, Deborah (Charles) Chatfield; and Lori Vaughn; his brother, Robert (Linda) Harrington; his sisters, Roxanne (Don) Schrader, and Sue Henderson; his sister-in-law, Judy Harrington; and his grandchildren, Arianna, Desiree, Darius, Xavier, Emily, Katie, and Lexie. He will be remembered with love by all who knew him and by the family members whose lives were enriched by his presence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Donna Harrington, and by his brother, Kenneth “Skip” Harrington.

Thomas Eugene Harrington will be remembered for his devotion to family, his steady working life, and the enjoyment he found in the people and pastimes he loved. His memory will be carried forward by those who knew him best.