John Hulette Norton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

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. 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

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John Hulette Norton

April 5, 1922 - April 13, 2008