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John Hulette Norton, 86, of Stony Point, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Davis Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 5, 1922, in Alexander County, to the late William Stamey Norton and Cora Burgess Norton. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 30 years as a Postmaster in Stony Point, President of the Alexander County Water Corporation, Chairman of the Alexander Public Library Board, Fire Chief for the Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department for 10 years and Stony Point Lions Club.
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Mr. Norton served from 1943-1946 in the U.S. Army during WWII. He also served as an Elder and Sunday School Teacher at New Salem Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four sisters: Arlene Murph, Annie Norton, Lucy Belk and Sadie Marlin. He is survived by his wife, Mary Morrison Norton of the home; one son, John Norton Jr. of Belmont, NC; four daughters: Natalyn Norton Price and husband Martin Price of Morristown, NJ, Alice Sain and husband Randy Sain of Newhall, CA, Nina McLaurin and husband Eston of Clayton, NC and Suzy Fortner of Stony Point; four sisters: Myrtle Brandon of Concord, Barbara Grey Hoke of York, SC, Margaret Eckerd of Mocksville and Julia Deane Fegley of Annapolis, MD; seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. His caregivers were: Terry Miller, the late Julie Johnson, Suzy Fortner and Tina Jarrett. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11:00am at New Salem Presbyterian Church. Lay Pastor George Holleman and Rev. Walter Flemming will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00am-11:00am at New Salem Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers include Steve Miller, Matt Norton, Roger Lackey, Brandon Pharr, Jason Sain, Billy Abernathy and Phil Payne. Music and Pianist – Nan Campbell and Vocalist – Beth Hefner Pennell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Salem Presbyterian Church, 4415 Old Mountain Rd, Stony Point, NC 28678 Notes of sympathy may be sent by clicking on the "Condolence" link below. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Norton family.
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To the Norton Family: I am so very sorry of your loss. I will dearly miss Hulette. As you all have told me time and time again, I did not get to meet Hulette while he was at his best. I did get to meet a wonderful person in him. I have enjoyed every last moment of time that I got to spend with him and I will continue to enjoy the time spent with Mary. If you all need anything you can call on me I will be available for your family 24hrs. if needed. I love you all and hope to have many more cherished memories with you all. My deepest sympathy!
Much Love,
Tina Jarrett
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I was saddened to read of Hulette's passing in The Taylorsville Times yesterday. Last summer, Hulette and Margaret came to the Burgess reunion and it was so good seeing them. Mother and Grandma Burgess loved to visit with Aunt Cora and Uncle Stamey. Please know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort each of you.
Patsy Warren,
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| Just wanted you all to know that Janice and I have been praying for you all. We were out of town helping our youngest daughter (ERIN) move. I would have loved to see you all and have the fondest memories of our growing up in Stony. I had the pleasure of talking to Hulette at the recognition ceremony held for all Civil War veterans held this fall in Stony Point. He had his grandfathers sword and was really proud of his heritege. I have some pictures of that day and will be more than glad to email them to any of you if you can send me your email addresses. Johnny, we have a class reunion coming up and I hope to see you there. May God Bless you all and especially Mary. May he bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Danny Lentz |
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