Charles Lee Carrington Jr. was born to Charles Lee Carrington Sr. and Jane Arnes Jones in Richmond, TX on August 7, 1950. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1968. He was on the basketball team and was in ROTC. At an early age he dedicated his life to God and attended Pilgram Rest Church in San Antonio, TX until moving to Dallas.

He married Dianne Cofer on August 17, 1970 and to this union one daughter was born, Patrice D. Carrington. He began his career as a      journeyman in the glass industry, graduating from glazier school in 1972. He then began to work for the family business Holiday Glass & Mirror and continued until he retired from Fashion Glass and Mirror.

Charles was a kind man and made time to help others. His greatest passion was coaching youth football where he was a director for 25 years with the Red Bird Raiders. He mentored many young man who needed a father figure in their lives. He was a member of the brotherhood Phi-Tel-A-Lie where there is a lot of love for one another.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Charles Carrington Sr. and Jane Jones, (2) sisters: Diane Scott and Pamela Thomas and one brother Walter B. Johnson.

Charles leaves to forever cherish his memories wife of 55 years Dianne Carrington; daughter Patrice Carrington; (2) brothers: Clifton Carrington (Anita) and Chester Ray Carrington (Kathy) along with a host of other family and dear friends who will miss him dearly.