Richard L. Naughton

NAUGHTON RICHARD LIVINGSTON NAUGHTON LTC, U.S. Army (Ret.) (Age 72) Of Hertford, NC, died Thursday, September 30, 2010 in his home. Born in White Plains, NY, he was the son of the late Leroy and Eva Krinitsky Naughton. As a child he moved to Terryville, CT, where he attended school and then graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1961. A retired Army officer and Master Army aviator, he served in the Army Transportation Corps from 1961 to 1987 primarily as an Army Aviator, accruing several air medals and Bronze Stars during his three tours of duty in Vietnam. After retirement he continued to work in the Washington, DC area for the US Dept. of Transportation and several defense contractors. Moving from Reston, VA to Albemarle Plantation in Hertford, he enjoyed gardening, cooking, and traveling. He was a member of Hertford United Methodist Church. Surviving are his loving wife, Carol; two sons, Chris Naughton and wife, Stacey of Fairfax, VA and Jay Naughton and wife, Kimberly of Olney, MD; three granddaughters, Nikki, Sloane and Sydney; and a grandson, Kyle. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the Fort Myer Chapel, Fort Myer, VA. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow in Arlington National Cemetery. Miller & Van Essendelft, Funeral and Cremation Providers, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Army Transportation Museum, P.O. Drawer D, Fort Eustis, VA 23604. Online condolences may be made to: www.millerfhc.com