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David Norton Obituary
EATON — David "Dave" "Buddy" "Pops" Elmer Norton, 84, of Eaton, passed away Nov. 1, 2025 at St. Joseph's hospice in Biloxi Mississippi.
Born in Indiana to the late, Thomas and Elsie Norton, he earned his bachelors degree in engineering and was known throughout his life for his remarkable ability to fix and figure out anything placed before him. He truly was a "jack of all trades."
Dave's favorite moments were those spent on the golf course, on the lanes bowling, or outdoors fishing. He loved to travel and rarely passed up a chance to turn a hobby into an adventure. Some of his happiest days were when family and friends gathered around to enjoy the brisket, he spent hours smoking with care.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Charlotte Norton; his son Kenny Norton; brothers Clarence (Cricket) Norton, James (Peejoe) Norton, and Thomas (Skeeter) Norton; sisters Charlene Andre and Loislee Schlotfeldt.
He is survived by his two children, Cheryl Thomson and Jeffrey (Maria) Norton; 10 grandchildren — Nichole (Steven) Scarce, Chad Norton, Jeffrey (Cheyenne) Norton, Stephanie Hamilton, Clay (Kristina) Norton, Chelsea Norton, Justin Norton, Alex Norton, James Jones, and Isaiah Jones; eight great-grandchildren — Stacia Weathington, Tyler Weathington, Macie Weathington, Emma Norton, Rylee Norton, Cameron Norton, Colton Norton, and Kinley Scarce; one great-grandson, Asher Lain; daughter-in-law Evelyn Norton, and numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that were family to him.
Dave will be remembered as a strong, dependable, and devoted man, whose guidance and love touched all who knew him.
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Starletta Goucher
November 20, 2025
Dave was a wonderful cousin. Spent some years in East Texas when we lived there. He helped me in many ways in my young years. Lending me money, rescuing me when my friend drove us through a laundry mat in liberty city Texas. He never said anything negative. In fact, he probably laughed. He was like an Uncle to me. He was the biggest influence in my life to get an education and get a good job. He was a great man.
November 17, 2025
Great guy. So sorry for your loss.
Roger Wilson
November 17, 2025
My condolences a man I loved he was a true friend
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