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Joseph Todd Norton, known to all as "Joey", passed away on January 18, 2022. He was born on July 16, 1965 in Alamance County, North Carolina to Raymond Norton of Graham, NC and Patricia Haynes of St. George, UT.
Joey graduated from UNC at Chapel Hill and immediately decided to dedicate his life to helping others through volunteering at the UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. As a teenager, Joey sustained an injury that left him paralyzed. He frequently visited with patients who were paralyzed from traumatic injuries encouraging them not to give up on life, that it is was worth living, and, like him, live it well in spite of being paralyzed.
He is survived by his father, Raymond Norton and his stepmother, Martha; his mother, Patricia Haynes and stepfather, Richard; two brothers: David E Norton and is wife Rhonda Lewallen and Christopher Ray Norton.
Joey's family has requested that memorial contributions in his memory be made to:
UNC Volunteer Services: Donate to UNC Volunteer Services | UNC Medical Center
(984) 974-4793
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chris morrow
March 22, 2022
Oh wow I didn't know he passed. He was a good friend and always helped you out when you needed it. RIP my friend.
Tamera Hodgson Ellis
February 8, 2022
We are so sorry to hear about Joey passing away. We have known him for a long time. He is really going to be missed. My condolences to his family and friends. Love you Joey til we meet again.
Pattie Haynes
February 4, 2022
My precious beautiful son. I will miss you so very much. My comfort is knowing you are with our Savior and our ancestors who have passed before you. Know how much I love you and how very proud I am of you. You had a mission here on earth to fufill and you did that with never a complaint. You have touch many lives in a good and positive way.
I know Heavenly Father must be well pleased.
I look forward to the day that we will be together again with complete understanding of why things happen as they do.
Just know for now, how much you are loved.
Rest In Peace dear Joey.
Dean Foster
February 4, 2022
I haven't seen Joey in some time, but I will definitely miss his smile and ability to bring a laugh to all I remember times in Chapel Hill when walking across campus him rolling up beside me in his modified van with a smile, a laugh, and saying "Hop in cousin, II'll give you a ride to your dorm".
He is missed.
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February 1, 2022
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