Daniel Lee Barrington, beloved son, brother, uncle, husband, father and grandfather, passed away on June 10, 2025, at the age of 62, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Danny fought this battle with dignity and grace, and was an inspiration for all who knew him. He was born on November 24, 1962, in Leesville, Louisiana. Danny went to school in Leesville, was a 1981 graduate of LHS, and a lifelong resident of Vernon Parish. He was a member of East Leesville Baptist Church. Danny never met a stranger; to know him was to love him. So many of his childhood friends remain close friends to this day. It was a close friend that introduced Danny to the love of his life in 1982, Michelle Harville Barrington. They were married on December 1, 1984.
In 1983, Danny began a career in the railroad industry that would span over 42 years, with the last 40 of those years spent with Watco where he was employed at the time of his passing. Danny forged many long lasting friendships during his career, and the people he worked with became his beloved work family. Danny loved anything and everything to do with being outdoors. He particularly loved planting and working in his garden and tending his chickens. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with his family. He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren. He especially took great pleasure in spoiling his grandkids.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie F. Barrington and Barbara A. Box Barrington, maternal grandparents, Ellis O’Lee Box and Cherry Guin Box, paternal grandparents, H. Lonnie Barrington and Tera Addision Barrington. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 40 years, Michelle Harville Barrington their children, Carly (Art) Barlow of Clarksville, Tennessee and Lauren Barrington (Arron Davis) of Pensacola, Florida. Siblings Mike (Mary) Barrington, Sandy (Dale) Richmond and Trish (Randy) Bennett, all of Leesville. Grandchildren Noah Davis of Pensacola, Florida, Isabella Barlow and Emilia Barlow of Clarksville, Tennessee. Nieces and nephews Chris Richmond, Chasity (Paul) Cryer and Trey (Rachel) Bennett all of Leesville. Great nieces and nephews Cole Cryer, Addie Cryer, Waylon Richmond and Josephine Richmond, all of Leesville.
Service was held Friday, June 13, at East Leesville Baptist Church at 11 a.m. under direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Serving as pallbearers were Keith LaCaze, Tony Clark, Ronnie Perkins, Mike Perkins, Douglas Marshall and Jason Jeane