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SGT RONALD DALE BARRINGTON
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Peoria, IL
Ronald Dale Barrington, 64, of Peoria passed away
on Friday, May 18, 2007, at his home.
He was born in Springfield to Dale and Frances
Brookshire Barrington on January 11, 1943; they preceded him in death, Ronald is
survived by his children; Leslie O'Brien of Center, Mo., Jeffrey (Mary) Ferry of
Perry, Mo., Ronald Barrington of New Braunfels, Texas, and Jaimee Barrington of
Minneapolis. He also leaves behind his eight grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Sgt. Barrington served three tours in Vietnam, was
a Green Beret in the Special Forces and a 3rd degree black belt mastering in the
martial arts. He owned and operated Barrington Arms and Antiques in Peoria
for 10 years and was a certified geologist. He also was a retired Forest
Ranger in the Federal National Resources-Law Enforcement and was a founder of
Henson Robinson Zoo in Springfield.
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