Mr. Lonnie "Pokey Pig" Steven Springs, 69 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday February 10, 2019, an angel of mercy gently eased into his room and led him through the door of eternal rest.  His family and friends surrounded him until he transitioned to his final resting place at Novant Health-Presbyterian. He was born in Charlotte, NC on February 11, 1949 to mother, Carrie Cunningham and father, John Thompson.

Lonnie attended Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. graduating from Second Ward High School in 1965.  He attended Central Piedmont Community where he received his certification in Welding.  Lonnie was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he sang on the Men's Choir.  His last place of employment was at Walmart where he worked in the maintenance department.

His two sons, Lonnie Jr., London Springs and two sisters, Beverly Dukes Parker and Darnell Springs preceded him in death.

Those left to cherish Lonnie's memories are his wife of 45 years, Emogene Springs.  He leaves three daughters, Rhonda Springs, Sonya Springs (Willie), and Nandi Springs; one son, Shawn Steven Springs.  He was able to spend many memorable moments with his 12 grandchildren; DeQuan Thompson, Najee Springs (Shani), Tadrey Springs, Amara Springs, Kiondra Springs, Juawarren Springs, Yanique Springs, Mekhi Grant, Danadia Springs, Mariah Springs, Kendall Springs, Miley Springs; four great-grandchildren: Ta'jae Springs, Lauryn Springs, Reagan Springs, Kamari Springs.  His siblings will always remember the "good ole days", his brothers-Michael Springs (Sandra), and Timothy Clark (Ann).  Sisters, Grace McCary (James), Mary Balckwell, and Verna Cunningham; sister-in-law, Sherry Ann Barrett and his cousins, George Johnson, Jr., (Regina), and Sadie Long.  He made a huge impact on his nieces, nephews, countless cousins, their families, as well as loving friends and co-workers.