Jerome “Jerry” Farrington (’55, '58 M.B.A.), 87, who served as chairman of UNT’s Board of Regents from 1988 to 1999, died April 12 in Dallas. He created The Alfred and Johanna Hurley Military History Fund and The Farrington Fund for the information science department as a planned gift. He became a member of the President’s Council for his generosity and was a lifetime member of the Alumni Association. He began his career as a customer service representative of Texas Utilities Co. and climbed the ranks, becoming chief executive officer and president of TXU in the 1980s. He chaired the board of Texas Health Resources, served on the board of the Southwestern Medical Foundation and was active in many other organizations. He also holds an honorary Doctor of Public Service from UNT. He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Young (’57).
Jerome “Jerry” Farrington (’55, '58 M.B.A.), 87, who served as chairman of UNT’s Board of Regents from 1988 to 1999, died April 12 in Dallas. He created The Alfred and Johanna Hurley Military History Fund and The Farrington Fund for the information science department as a planned gift. He became a member of the President’s Council for his generosity and was a lifetime member of the Alumni Association. He began his career as a customer service representative of Texas Utilities Co. and climbed the ranks, becoming chief executive officer and president of TXU in the 1980s. He chaired the board of Texas Health Resources, served on the board of the Southwestern Medical Foundation and was active in many other organizations. He also holds an honorary Doctor of Public Service from UNT. He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Young (’57).
