Bounleuth Nanthanorath

Mr. Bounleuth Nanthanorath, 53, of Kinston, N.C., died early Thursday morning, February 5, 2009. Mr. Nanthanorath was a chef at Aggie's Pizza in Trenton, N.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chia and Orn Nanthanorath, of Laos; sister, Khamoay; and brother, Khamphane Nanthanorath, of Laos. He is survived by his wife, Somchith Nanthanorath; and three daughters, Gatthain, Gainthong, and Ginny, of Kinston, N.C.; sister, Beuapha; and brother, Ae of Laos. The family will receive friends and family from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2009, at Edwards Funeral Home, 702 N. Queen Street, Kinston, N.C. 28501. The funeral services will be held at the home of Mr. Nanthanorath from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2009. A Buddhist ceremony will be performed by Bountham. Interment will follow at Rouse Professional Service, 2111 Dickinson Avenue, Suite N, Greenville, N.C., at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted by the family to help with present expenses and assist with the children's future educational needs. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.