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Patrick Norton Obituary

Watkinsville - Patrick Michael Norton, 56, died March 23, 2005.
Born in Rock Island, IL, he was the son of Mary Kerker Norton and the late Robert Norton, Sr. and was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher L. Norton.
A graduate of Northern Illinois University, he was a beloved elementary school teacher in Park Ridge, IL and was later employed with Hermanís Inc. in Fort Worth, TX for 12 years. Mr. Norton made his home in Watkinsville since 1991. He taught middle school in Walton County from 1991 - 1997 and was currently employed with BellSouth. He was a member of Beech Haven Baptist Church and the Jerry Harris Sunday School Class. Mr. Norton loved being in the yard with his dogs, Lucy and Longfellow.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Beech Haven Baptist Church with Dr. Stewart Simms and Rev. John Walker officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Carol Amstutz Norton; daughters, Kate Marie Norton, Elizabeth Anne Norton and Sara Louise Norton; brother, Robert Norton, Jr.; sisters, Jennifer Gisel, Nancy Lemon, Mary Margaret Dunsworth and Ellen Duke and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or Beech Haven Baptist Church.
Lord and Stephens, WEST is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Mar. 25, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Norton

34 Entries

Scott Richter

September 11, 2020

Pat (Mr. Norton) made a huge impact on my life in ways I didn’t realize until I was older. I was a student in his 6th grade class at Roosevelt Elementary School in Park Ridge, IL 1974-75.
I periodically think about him and what a dynamic personality he had. He was such a positive influence on all of his students.
I hadn’t realized he passed until recently when I undertook a search and came across his obituary from 2005.
Not sure if this will reach the family, but I feel compelled to write something.
Carol, you may not remember me, but I and my classmates vividly remember your courtship and wedding. Many of us still keep in touch, and you and Pat are often a fond topic of our trips down memory lane.
Very belated condolences to you and your family.
Scott Richter

Michelle Blancher

April 19, 2005

I was so shocked to hear about Patrick's passing. His presence at BAPCO will be truly missed. He had the high expectations of everyone he worked with but it wasn't anything he didn't expect of himself. I will miss his comments as I walked through hallways to get my morning coffee.

Lisa Chandler

April 6, 2005

I was so shocked to hear of Patrick's passing. He was such a friendly person. He made the Athens Collection Center a better place to work. He was always talking about his wife & daughters and telling funny stories. Your family is in my prayers. May God bless you through this difficult time.

Laura Kent

April 4, 2005

Mrs Norton, Elizabeth, Sara and Kate

We are so sorry to hear about your husband and dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love Laurie Dick Matt and Kristi Kent

Steven Lyon

March 29, 2005

Dear Nortons', i am sorry to hear of your loss. I give you my condolences and prayers.

Ron & Nancy Clark

March 28, 2005

Dear Carol & girls: We were out of town last week and just heard about your loss at church yesterday. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please call us if we can do anything at all. God bless all of you during this very difficult time.

Amy Hindman

March 28, 2005

I had the honor of working with Patrick in the Athens Collection Center, and he was an asset to our center and to BellSouth.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Patrick's family. However sad you may be feeling, know that he is smiling down on you from above.

Shane & Tara Hix

March 28, 2005

Shane and I were deeply sadden to hear the news of Patrick's passing. He was a wonderful man. We shared many great times at BellSouth. He will be greatly missed! God Bless you and your family.

Tina Range

March 28, 2005

I will truly miss Patrick. He was my best friend at BAPCO. We both came to BAPCO the same day and were in class together.He was always there for me as a friend and a co-worker. I will miss giving him advice on how to cook. He loved his family and my thoughts and prayers will always be with you.

Tina Range (BAPCO)

Fredia Cooper

March 26, 2005

Wishing you and your family my deepest sympanthy. I was so shocked when I received the news. I have lots of fun memories of Patrick from work in Athens and our trips up and down Highway 85 from North Carolina to Athens and touching bases with each other by e-mail. He will be truly missed. God be with the family.

andy range

March 26, 2005

my wife tina thought the world of patrick i have only talked to him on the phone from work but i feel like i have known him also i'm so sorry he will be missed a lot

Nancy Stearns

March 25, 2005

Elizabeth,

We are so sorry to hear about your father. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nancy,Jim

Grant,Matt,and Kathryn

Chuck Briscoe

March 25, 2005

The whole BellSouth Athens Collection Center Family is deeply saddened to hear about Patrick's Homegoing. He is a big part of what we were about an even bigger part of our success before closing. God's got a new yard man and I wish his Blessings and strength to Patrick's family and his friends.

Pat Andrews

March 25, 2005

Carol & girls, I can not begin to tell you how shocked & sorry I am to hear about Patrick. I will truly miss Patrick, even though I haven't seen him since Athens. I really ejoyed him as a friend and co-worker. He always talked about you and the girls. Carol, I'll always remember the good times we all had together on the trips we won from work. May God be in your heart & give you all the strength to carry on. My prayers are with each & everyone of you in the whole family. Pat Andrews

Sandra Ellis, Brenda,Watkins, Lenthai Freeman

March 25, 2005

Deepest Sympathy goes to the Norton Family. Patrick was a great Co-worker, Friend and Fmily man. We will always Remember and Miss you Patrick.

Deborah Webb

March 25, 2005

My heart felt sympathy to the Norton family. In the short time that I'd known Patrick his dedication to his work and high expectations shone very brightly. We've lost an exceptional member of the BAPCO family. He'll be missed. God Bless you all

Jody Dixon

March 25, 2005

You truly were a person who always had good intentions. My deepest condolence goes out to your family.

yvonne clark

March 25, 2005

To the Norton family, Patrick was one of a kind. He will truly be missed at BAPCO. His sense of humor and the way he could tell you how to strech pork and beans. Patrick was a blessing to know, and my prays will go out to the family

Monica Mack

March 25, 2005

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Norton family. Patrick and I worked together for a very short year and half. We both came to BAPCO around the same time from BST. Since I've known Patrick, he's always been one whom believe and achieve.

May the Lord strengthen and embrace you.

Blessings

Danuyale Wyatt

March 25, 2005

Mr. Patrick Norton was a good spirited person. He was a pleasure to work with. GOD Bless Carol and the Girls through this time.

Danuyale (BAPCO)

Daniel Lord

March 25, 2005

May God bless ya'll. Our prayers are with ya'll.

Claruth McLemore

March 25, 2005

To the Horton family: May the memories of Patrick help you heal. We will miss him at BellSouth.You ALL are in my prayers. God Be With You All.

Brenda Hightower

March 25, 2005

To the Norton Family

You are being remembered in prayer. I pray that God strengthen you and give you peace during this time, and may you sense the tender embrace of Jesus as He brings you comfort

Anita Metcalf

March 25, 2005

Patrick was second to none with his work performance at BellSouth. He had high expectations of himself, and his co-workers. He was always seeking ways to improve work processes and helped others with their work problems. You could always count on Patrick to help out. A great asset to BellSouth has gone to on to bigger and better things. My prayers for strength are with Patrick's family.

Mary Jones

March 25, 2005

My prayers are with your family. You had a wonderful son, husband, father. And he was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed.

Cheryl Drayton

March 25, 2005

I wish to express my condolences to the family. Patrick will surely be missed, as one of our BellSouth family members. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

vickie calloway

March 25, 2005

Patrick

May the melody of peace now sing in your soul. Rejoice

Denice M. Wetzel

March 25, 2005

Patrick Norton & his family, You're in my thoughts & prayers. It was a pleasure working & knowing him in BAPCO White Pages. God Bless You

Terresa Alexander

March 25, 2005

Mrs. Norton,

I worked with Patrick in the BellSouth collection center in Athens. I wanted to let you & your daughters know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. Patrick was a fine man & talked about you & your daughters often at work. I left BellSouth when the office closed but will always remember what a pleasant person Patrick was. May God be with you.

Sincerely,

Terresa Alexander

Binita Miles

March 25, 2005

Patrick was my desk partner and my brother in Christ. He will truly be missed. I pray God's peace and comfort be with the family during this time. "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal."

love, Binita & Family

Tami Escoe Arnold, Leigh Pipitone, Donna Howard

March 25, 2005

The Norton Family,

We would like to say we were so shocked and saddened by the news of Patrick. He was a great friend and wonderful co-worker. We shared many laughters together and we will always remember him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong and God will help you through this time of sorrow. We will miss you Patrick!

Vanessa Luke

March 25, 2005

I will always remember you, Patrick and many blessings for your wife and three daughters whom we have spoken of many, many, times. Patrick, a strong-willed spirit and a family man. God bless you all.

With love,

Vanessa Luke

469 Mellview Avenue

Atlanta, Georgia 30310

Phil Hearn

March 25, 2005

My heart felt sympathy goes to the Norton family. Elizabeth, I know you all will miss your dad. Please know that I am here to help and support you in any way I can. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family during this time of sorrow and loss.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes West Chapel

March 25, 2005

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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