Harold Gene "Hap" Harrington, 81, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, after a long illness.  He was born on September 29, 1934, in Weldon, Texas, to Gladys and Newman Harrington. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 42 years, Shirley Klein Harrington. He is preceded in death by his parents and eldest son, Douglas Eugene Harrington. Hap is survived by his daughter, Nina Beth Morris and son-in-law Charles Morris; his son, Kenneth Wayne Harrington; sister, Carol Ann Harrington; step-daughters, Sherron Watkins and Julie Reagan; his grandchildren, Jamye Elise Carr, Michelle Beth Morris, Lincoln Charles Morris, Cody Gene Harrington, Jake Ryan Harrington, Max Logan Harrington, April Marie Harrington and Crystal Michelle Harrington; and great-grandchildren, Christian Kai Santiago, Lena Elise and Eli Carr, Logan Harrington and Willow Harrington.

Hap was raised in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1953.  Hap attended Sam Houston State University obtaining a Masters degree in Education.  While at Sam Houston he had a distinguished football career as a member of the only team to this day to go undefeated for an entire season and winning State and National Championships 1955-1957.  Lifetime friendships were forged during this time which he truly enjoyed throughout his life.  He began his career in teaching and coaching advancing on into administration as assistant principal and principal at McAllen High School. From 1969-1979 he was the principal at Klein High School.  Hap started a new career in 1980 serving Tomball ISD as Superintendent.  In 1992, he became Mayor of the growing City of Tomball.  Hap proudly served 5 three year terms as the Mayor.  He represented Tomball on the Board of the Southeast Texas Housing Authority.  He loved serving the community.  In 1990, he was honored as Tomball's Citizen of the Year.

Hap had many hobbies.  He enjoyed sports, gardening, painting and working with his hands.  He especially loved woodworking, making beautiful bowls, pens, candle sticks, clocks and boxes.  These are true treasures of many family and friends.

Harold Gene Harrington was a faithful dedicated servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He was a longtime member of Salem Lutheran Church.

A visitation will be held for family and friends on Saturday, May 21, 2016, 2 to 5 p.m., at Klein Funeral Home, Tomball.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Salem Lutheran Church, Tomball, Texas, with interment to follow at Klein Memorial Park, Pinehurst.

Memorial donations in Hap's name can be made to Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries (T.E.A.M.).