John "Big John" Northington's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2025 in Wharton, Texas

John "Big John" Northington

May 2, 1948 - October 13, 2025 (77 years old)

Wharton, Texas

John "Big John" Northington's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2025 in Wharton, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wharton Funeral Home

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John "Big John" Northington

May 2, 1948 - October 13, 2025 (77 years old)

Wharton, Texas

John Northington Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 13, 2025 we had to say goodbye to John Northington (Wharton, Texas). Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Northington to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may John find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Heard Northington, III and Anita Nunn Williamson Northington. He is survived by: his daughter Paula Favors (Derek Favors) of Egypt; his brother George "Bud" Northington IV (Mary) of Egypt; his granddaughter Sadie Marie Favors of Egypt; his nephew George Heard "Baron" Northington V (Melinda Kaye); his great-nieces, Bailey and Savanah; and his close friend Carolyn Cline Northington.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Wharton Funeral Home Chapel (515 E Boling Hwy, Wharton, TX 77488). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wharton Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 17

Visitation

12:00 PM

Wharton Funeral Home Chapel
515 E Boling Hwy, Wharton, TX 77488

Fri

Oct 17

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Wharton Funeral Home Chapel
515 E Boling Hwy, Wharton, TX 77488

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