 1924 - 2007 (82 years)
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| Name |
Walter Raney Carrington [1] |
| Suffix |
Sr. |
| Birth |
20 Nov 1924 |
Texas  [2, 3] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
30 Apr 2007 [2] |
- Obituary -- Walter Raney Carrington
Walter R. Carrington, 82, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2007, after an extended illness and a lengthy period of Alzheimer’s.
Walter was preceded in death by his daughter Cathy Carrington.
Walter is survived by his sons, Trey Carrington, Charles Carrington and Tim Carrington, all of Austin; ex-wife Raye Carrington of Llano, grandchildren Houston, Christopher, Kimberly, Callie and Miles Carrington, and great granddaughter Madison Carrington.
Walter Carrington, born in San Angelo, was a long time Austinite. After his graduation from the University of Texas in 1945 Walter entered the real estate and construction business. He was active in Austin business and civic endeavors for 50 years, building homes for tens of thousands of Austin residents, in the city he loved. Walter was president of the Austin Association of Home Builders in 1957 and become a Life Director of the National Association of Home Builders. Walter was an active member of the Austin Association of Realtors and in 1972 was recognized by that association and given the Most Worthy Citizen honor.
Walter was enthusiastic about life, and especially enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and pilot. A memorial service will be held at River Bend Church, Smith Chapel, Friday May 4th, at 10 a.m.
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| Person ID |
I3150 |
Crane Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
15 Nov 2022 |
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| Sources |
- [S1778] Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, 27 Dec 2018 (Reliability: 3).
"Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VD6R-BZQ : 5 December 2014), Bettie Cathrine Crane in entry for Catherine Carrington, 02 Dec 1949; from "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2005); citing Texas Department of State Health Services.
- [S1779] Obituary, Carrinton, Walter R., (Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home), 27 Dec 2018 (Reliability: 2).
- [S2535] Census 1950 Austin, Travis County, TX (E. D. #256-43, Sheet #2), 26 Jul 2022 (Reliability: 3).
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