Fred Northern Jr.

Fred Northern, Jr., 87, died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at his home. The son of the late Mattie (Branham) and Fred Northern, Sr., Fred was born October 24, 1926 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a WWII veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from South Central Bell and worked at Hilliard Lyons. He was a member of Pekin UMC and a former member of Garfield Ave. Baptist Church in Louisville where he was very active as a song leader and deacon. Survivors include: Children: Terry Northern (Kathy) Sharon Cash (Bill) David Northern (Tina) Sister: Margaret Jewel 7 Grandchildren 8 Great Grandchildren Visitation will be 10:00 am ~ 2:00 pm Thursday at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany. His Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm Thursday in the Kraft Charlestown Road Chapel with private entombment to follow in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, expression of sympathy may be made to Gentiva Hospice. Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfs.com