Henry Nicholas Closson, Sr., 71, of Franklin Street, Roanoke Rapids passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Halifax Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Closson was born in Rockingham County, North Carolina on December 25, 1945 to the late Roscoe Eston Closson, his step-father, Vernon Stantliff and Lorraine Hodges Stantliff. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Closson.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Closson of the home; his son, Henry N. Closson, Jr. of Eden, NC; his daughters, Kim Taylor and husband James of Lewisburg, KY and Tammy Scales and husband Wayne of Lake Gaston, NC; his brothers, David Closson and wife Faye of Madison, NC and Keith Stantliff and wife Linda of Dinwiddie, VA; his grandchildren, Quentin, Ginger, Ellis, Jessie, Chris, Bridget and Billie; and his special companion Sugar Ray.
A memorial service to celebrate Henry’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Park Baptist Church, 1136 Virginia Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC with Rev. Joe Wall officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. at the church and other times at the home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.