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John Thomas Norton, Sr.

In Loving Memory

John Thomas “Pa” Norton, Sr.

Date of BirthNovember 4, 1949
Passed Away OnApril 23, 2013
At Age63 years
Resident ofChina, TX
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John Thomas “Pa” Norton, Sr., 63, of China, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He was born on November 4, 1949, in Beaumont, to Erna Rose Enderle Norton and Willard Norton, and had been a lifelong resident of the Nome and China area. John was an oil field engineer with Oceaneering International Incorporated.

He is survived by his sons, John Thomas Norton, Jr. of China and Christopher Michael Norton, Jr. and his wife, Crystal, of Kountze; brother, Jim Norton of Houma, Louisiana; grandchildren, Hailey Norton, Sarah Norton, Caylin Norton, and Chloe Norton; special friend, Elizabeth Ann Robinson and his loving dogs, Jack and Maggie.

John is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Wilcox; and his parents.

A gathering of Mr. Norton’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2013, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2013, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Claybar Haven of Rest Cemetery, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dominican Sisters of Houston, 6501 Almeda Drive, Houston, Texas 77021.

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Services

Visitation

Gathering of Mr. Norton’s family & friends

Broussard’s

1605 N Major Drive

Beaumont, TX 77713

April 26, 2013

6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

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Funeral Service

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church

6825 Gladys

Beaumont, TX 77706

April 27, 2013

10:00 a.m.

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Interment

Claybar Haven of Rest Cemetery

Highway 90 West @ Greenpond Road

Beaumont, TX 77713

Memorial Service

Dominican SIsters of Houston

6501 Almeda Road

Houston, TX 77021

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Condolences (21)

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Marsha Allen Standridge May 28, 2013
May God be with him and his family at this time.
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Monica Roberts China, TX April 29, 2013
Hey Cuz,
May you rest in peace, I will miss your laugh and the good times we had on the porch in Nome. You were a great cuzin and a dang good man. Thanks for being a part of my life. I am sorry I wasn't there, but I toasted you on top of the mountain. To Johnny, Chris,and grandchildren, Jim & Bonnie you are in my thoughts and prayers. We love you, Monica & Jesse
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Fran Landry Beaumont, TX April 27, 2013
John was an important part of the Bible Study group at St. Jude. We all enjoyed his participation, his humor, and his knowledge of the Bible and the Church. We are so very sorry for his family's loss. Know the you and he will be in our prayers.