Albert Norton, Jr., of Covington, died October 15, 2014, at the age of 84. As a Korean War veteran, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired from Woco Pep Oil Co., in Covington, after 50 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed golf, fishing, playing poker, working in his tomato garden and volunteering his time with the Elks Lodge. Mr. Norton was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who loved his family dearly, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty Irene (Morton) Norton; parents, Albert Sidney, Sr., and Ezell (Maffett) Norton; sisters, Cornelia Ludewig, Geraldine Parnell, Janet Jordan; and his brother, Billy Wayne Norton.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Sidney and Jody Norton of Snellville; grandchildren, Ashley Norton of Savannah, Lauren and Derrick Muzzin of Norcross; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley Cantrell of Covington, Debbie and Grant Ozburn of McDonough, David Ludewig of Frederick, MD; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Graveside Service for Mr. Norton will be held Saturday, October 18, 2014, 11:00 AM, at Lawnwood Memorial Park, in Covington, with Rev. Mike Wadley officiating. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Friday, October 17, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in memory of Mr. Norton, to the Elks Foundation, c/o Covington Elks Lodge, 135 Crowell Road, Covington, GA 30016.
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