Robert M. Northington

Robert Milton “Bobby” Northington, 82, of Kenbridge, VA passed away October 24, 2026. He was the son of the late Leonard Murphy Northington, Sr. and Maggie Mae Lambert Northington and brother of the late Helen N. Plott and Leonard M. “Buddy” Northington, Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna Kay Northington; his children, Marianne Reynolds of Red House, VA, Robert Northington of Elizabethtown, PA and Sarah Northington of Chesterfield, VA; his grandchildren, Rebecca Hamby (Russell), Stephen Reynolds (Sarah), Norman Reynolds (Olivia) and Morgan Blackmon; great-grandchildren, Sydney, Adalyn, Jase, Ada, Beau, Rosie and Forrest; a sister, Mary Ellen Fowler of Richmond, VA; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Bobby grew up in South Hill, VA and graduated from Park View High School in 1962. He worked for Serve Pro for several years before joining NAPA in South Hill, where he worked for 25 years.

He loved music and played the drums for the Cobras from 1963 until 1970. He enjoyed riding the back roads of Southside Virginia listening to rock and roll, and blues music.

After his father’s death his brother Buddy was instrumental in his life. Through Buddy’s love he was able to see many great bands. Buddy would buy his ticket and pay his Greyhound fare so he could experience many concerts.

He was a member and past president of the Dundas Ruritan and a member of the Perseverance Christian Church where he sang in the choir and with the Men’s Quartet.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 26, 2026 from 6 to 7:30PM at the Clarke Funeral Home in Kenbridge. Graveside funeral services will be held 2PM Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the Perseverance Christian Church Cemetery, 2703 Gigg Road, Kenbridge, VA 23944.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Kenbridge Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 1419, Victoria, VA 23974 or to the Perseverance Christian Church, P.O. Box 157, Dundas, VA 23938.