Melvin "Mel" Northington
January 05, 1956 - March 15, 2025
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Melvin "Mel" Northington
January 05, 1956 - March 15, 2025
Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Melvin Northington, who left us peacefully on March 15, 2025 at the age of 69. He was a devoted father, a cherished friend, and a source of strength and kindness to all who knew him.
Born on 1/5/1956 in Pittsburgh, PA, Mel grew up with a curious mind and a compassionate heart. Throughout his life, he was known for his unwavering love for his family, his strong work ethic, and his ability to bring laughter to any room.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell Northington Jr and Ida Belle Northington; sisters, Catherine Northington and Sarah Montgomery (James); and brother Thomas Northington.
He is survived by his children, Melvin Mitchell Northington, Victoria Marie Northington, and Jordan Alexander Taylor Northington; his grandson Noah Alexander Young; his sisters Dorothy Hollie (Eddie), Wanda King (André), and a brother William Northington; He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. They will forever hold his memory close to their hearts. He was a guiding light in their lives, always offering wisdom, encouragement, and unconditional love. His legacy lives on through the values he instilled and the countless lives he touched.
Mel found joy in life’s simple pleasures—spending time with his loved ones, sharing stories, and finding beauty in the everyday moments. His kindness, generosity, and warmth will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Morrissett Funeral Home at 3:30 pm with a viewing at 2:30 pm. The address is 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234. Family and friends are invited to join us in honoring his memory and sharing stories of the wonderful man he was.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kidney Foundation in his honor.
Though he is no longer with us, his spirit will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.
“Those we love don’t go away—they walk beside us every day.”
Visitation
- Date & Time: March 28, 2025 (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Celebration of Life
- Date & Time: March 28, 2025 (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Kidney Foundation
- Address: National Kidney Foundation 30 East 33rd Street New York, NY 10016 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://www.kidney.org/
- Email Address: info@kidney.org
- Phone Number: (800) 622-9010
- Description: The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation.
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13 responses to Melvin "Mel" Northington
Carolyn Coleman says:
March 24, 2025
Dear Northington Family, I worked with Mel for several years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. He was kind and genuine, and I enjoyed getting to know him. He was always a pleasure to work with. Please accept my condolences on Mel’s passing, and I pray that your happy memories bring you comfort in your time of grief.
Nancy Henderson says:
March 25, 2025
Mel was such a kind man; we worked together at the Federal Reserve Bank for several years. He took me under his wing when I moved to a new role, and he was very patient and kind even with all my crazy questions. He loved his kids and was always full of stories and he loved his new grandbaby. He will be missed, sending prayers to his family and friends. May God give you strength and peace during this time.
David Duegaw says:
March 26, 2025
Mel and I shared countless moments of laughter and smiles during our time with Capital One. Mel always talked about his family and what was going on in their lives, I always felt the love and pride he shared. We laughed so much at some of the silliness we observed in our world, he’d always say “You just can’t make this stuff up!”. I am forever grateful our paths joined those many years ago. My sincere prayers and love to the Northington family. Mel was truly one of a kind –
June Marie Jackson says:
March 26, 2025
I’m sorry to hear of Mel’s passing. He was polite and always smiled when we crossed paths. May God comfort you all as only he can. May his memory be eternal.
Karen Wong says:
March 28, 2025
I am deeply saddened by the news of Mel’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Mel at Rockwell International many years ago. He was consistently positive and a highly collaborative colleague. Mel was a valued and cherished friend, and I will always hold our shared memories dear. My sincerest condolences to his family during this difficult time.