Virginia Beach; David A. Norton, 73, of Virginia Beach passed away Thursday, August 3, 2006, at a local hospital.
He was born October 16, 1932 the son of the late Harris and Helen Norton in Binghamton, NY. Mr. Norton served in the Baltimore Fire Department Engine Company 44. He retired as Sergeant from the US Army and served during the Korean War. He also served in US Navy. He is a member of the Pentecostal Life Center, the Jimmy Swagger Evangelistic Association, VFW, Disabled American Veterans No. 60 and the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife Brenda M. Norton; his children, Maria Sherman and her husband Frank, Laurie Sherman and her husband Frank, Cheryl Grindle, Michael Norton and his wife Cheryl, Lisa Wagner and her husband Jimmy, James Norton and Shane Norton; grandchildren, Anthony, Brandon, Timothy, Shawn, Brooke, Greg, Ryan, Alexander, Nicholas, Tyler, Pat, Chris, Rebecca, Josh, Cody and Nathan.
A funeral service will be conducted Monday at 2:00PM at the Altmeyer Funeral Home 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Pastor Robert Thorp will officiate. Burial will be in the Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7:00 PM till 9:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pentecostal Life Center 5277 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Condolences may be send to the family at altmeyer.com.
Brenda, Cheryl, Michael, Lisa, and Shane,
Please know that I am there with you all in spirit. I am so sorry that I am unable to with you all. Keep all the memories of the good times that we had as young children close to your hearts. I love you guys.
Laurie
BRENDA&SHANE I JUST LEFT YOU ALL TODAY AFTER SAYING GOOD BYE TO DADDY,BUT YOU BOTH KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND WILL BR DOWN TO VISIT YOU ALL SOON, DAD TO….LOVE YOU DOLLY
I MISS GRANDPA VERY VERY MUCH I WISH I COULD OF SAID GOOD BY BEFORE HE LEFT AND TELL HIM THAT I LOVE HIM I HOPE I CAN COME TO VISIT MY FAMILY IN VIRGINIA VERY SOON!!!!LOVE JOSH
I SEE MY GRANDPA ON THE CLOUDS, HE SEE’S ME TOO HIS SPECIAL GRANDCHILD I LOVE HIS MUSIC,AND I LOVE HIM VERY MUCH….GRANDMA WILL WILL VISIT YOU SOON.I LOVE YOU, LOVE REBECCA
Love you and my prayers are with you.
May you feel Gods arms around you right now and in the days to come. We pray that you and Shane will always remember the good times that you had with David.
We Love You,
Rocky and Mandy Johnson
My grandfather Robert Norton is David’s brother and I wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. When I was a teenager, I got the chance to spend the summer with Uncle David and Aunt Brenda in Virginia during the summer. It was one of the best memories I had growing up. I had never seen the ocean before and They took me to the beach many times. Also, I looked forward to our daily trips to McDonalds for Uncle David’s free coffee. He had told me that he had a part in creating the original McDonald’s playland and I thought that was the coolest thing. I remember him and Aunt Brenda being very kind and gracious to me and I had such a good time with them. Unfortunately, our families grew apart through the years and I hadn’t seen Uncle David for many years. I will always have the special memories of my summer with him.
Our prayers are with you.
Maria, Frank, & Anthony
Praying for God’s comfort in the days ahead. May Shane know he has a heavenly Father Who will take care of him and his Mom. So glad to know that you have the support of a church family. May their prayers and physical presence in your lives lift you up as you walk through the valley of grief. You have many wonderful years and memories to cherish.Our prayers are with you. Love, Roger and Darlene Ross
We pray the Lord will give you peace and help you to remember the many happy times.
We enjoyed the video – Especially the picture of Shane and David at the end. It is priceless!
May God continue to bless you and your family.
Love, Brad, Katie, Tori and Derek Francis