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William Newell Norton

1947 - 2018

William Newell Norton obituary, 1947-2018, New Orleans, LA

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William Norton Obituary

William Newell Norman , 70, passed away in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 11, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lemuel Norton and Martha Lee Newell. He is survived by his step-mother, Marilyn L. Norton; daughter, Katherine Norton; son, William Barlow Norton (Tanya); daughter, Sarah Samuel (Scott); grand-son, Patrick William Samuel; sister, Nancy Allen (Clyde)and loving nieces and nephews. Bill was born in Jackson, Mississippi on October 27, 1947. He attended Murrah High School and then received his B.A. from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1972. He recently retired from Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowtz, PC. Bill believed strongly in improving the community and received several accolades recognizing his extraordinary commitment to pro bono service in the New Orleans area. Along with serving on the Louisiana State Bar Association, the New Orleans Bar Association and the Louisiana Bar Foundation, Bill was a strong advocate for the American Diabetes Association. He was recognized as "Father of the Year" in 2014. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. A private inurnment service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2424 Edenborn Ave., Ste. 660, Metairie, Louisiana 70001 or Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2018.
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Bill was a light in my life in good times and bad. I will miss him so very much. I wish you all peace during this difficult time.

Laurie Dearman

June 19, 2018

To Kate, Barlow. And Sarah. Chuck and I send love to you at this time. Cathy Thomason

Cathy Thomason

June 15, 2018

So sorry to learn this news about my former partner. My sincere condolences to Bill's family.

SCOTTY WELCH

June 14, 2018

Larry White

June 14, 2018

Seventeen years of friendship. So many meals and stories. I will miss your sharp and sweet humor, dear friend.

Jill McGaughey

June 13, 2018

David Wolf

June 13, 2018

We will miss Bill at breakfast.
Chef Terrance remembers he and Sarah coming to breakfast and ordering silver dollar pancakes.

robert edgecombe

June 13, 2018

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Trinity Episcopal Church

1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124

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15

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church

1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124

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