Mr. Lionel Frederick Northington age 87 died January 3, 2014.
Mr. Northington was born March 12, 1926 in Halifax County, NC, the son of the late Lionel Hill Northington and Mary Virginia Fleming Northington.
He was also predeceased by his wife, Sandra Edwards Northington, a daughter Linda Northington, a brother Rudolph Northington and a sister, Saluda Poe.
Mr. Northington graduated from Wake Forest University, but was a devoted fan of the Carolina Tar Heels basketball team. He retired from Commerical Credit Corporation and served his country in the US Army during World War II.
Survivors include his daughter, Nancy Northington of Roanoke Rapids, a brother Thomas Northington of Greensboro, NC, a sister Virginia Debusk of Blacksburg, VA and a brother-in-law, Ross Edwards of Roanoke Rapids. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Cory Oliver officiating.
Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.
The family will receive friends Sunday, January 5, 2014 from 4:00 until 5:30 PM at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids.
Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity or First United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com