Jonathan Farrington

Jonathan Farrington, a one-of-a-kind guy of Bainbridge, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Bainbridge First Methodist Church with Rev. Nate Lehman officiating. A private interment will be held at Oak City Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Methodist Church, PO Box 541, Bainbridge, GA 39818 or the charity of your choice.

Jonathan was a bright, curious young man who wanted to know how everything worked. From a very young age, he was an avid reader and always had a thirst for knowledge. Computers especially caught his attention, and he had a knack for figuring out things that left others scratching their heads. He graduated from Bainbridge High School in 2020 before earning a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity from the University of North Georgia, followed by a master's degree in computer science.

Jonathan put his knowledge to work as a member of the cybersecurity red team at Armadin. He loved his work so much that he never really considered it a job. He was also passionate about the Hack The Box challenges and enjoyed the constant opportunity to learn something new. While in college, his cybersecurity team earned national awards, and Jonathan was later asked to coach upcoming teams. He was always ready to share what he knew and help others learn.

There was much more to Jonathan than his love of computers. He could strike up a conversation with just about anyone and was never short on opinions. Among those who knew him well, he was affectionately known as "The Donkey" in polite company. He enjoyed gaming, was an adventurous eater who would try just about anything and had a genuine love for animals. It seemed to be mutual, as animals were naturally drawn to him.

Some of Jonathan's favorite memories were made at "Camp PaPaw", where he spent summers and learned to be a man. He loved being with his family, and it didn't matter what they were doing. Even an ordinary trip to the grocery store was time well spent if he was with them. His family was a big part of his life, and he never needed a special occasion to enjoy their company.

Survivors include his parents, Brent & Winde Barber Farrington; his siblings, Sarah Michael Farrington and Cole & Nicole Farrington; his grandparents, Raphord & Diane Farrington; and a host of extended family. Jonathan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Judy & Sonny Jeffords and Wayne Barber.