of Little Rock, AR
April 24, 1940 - October 31, 2015
William (Bill) Anderson Norton, Jr., 75, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. He was born on April 24, 1940 in Flint, Michigan to the late William Anderson Norton, Sr. and Pearl Stingle Norton. He graduated from Flint Tech High School in 1958. He was an insurance agent and a member of Eagle Point Church of God where he served as an usher. He was very active in the Lions Cub and former president of Pulaski Heights Lions Club. He was a founding member and president of Pinnacle Stamp Club. Bill was a stamp collector, active with E-bay sales and the flea market. He loved the Lord, the Razorbacks, gardening, and was a Boy Scout.
Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rebecca Jane Carter Norton; children: son, Christopher Norton of Little Rock; daughter, Mary Norton Martin (Scott) of North Little Rock; son, Patrick Norton (Kimberly) of Bella Vista; grandchildren Rebecca Norton, Jared Niggel, Leah Norton, Will Martin, Marie Martin, Caleb Martin, Aaron Norton and Sarah Martin and four half-brothers.
A memorial service is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Eagle Point Church of God, 11111 Geyer Springs Road in Little Rock with Pastor Jerry Riddle officiating under the care of Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209 (501-455-5800).
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Lions World Services for the Blind, 2811 Fair Park Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204.
I have fond memories of Bill playing a dungeon game on his computer and feeding his Oscars.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Dan
Dear Norton family,
I regret being tardy in writing you 'words of condolence', however i just learned of Mr. Norton's life ending. We were friends at all kinds of sales and shows - even Stamp Presentations! He was always such a darling gentleman.
Our neighbor, the late-Henry Lorish was so thrilled when he was invited to say a prayer at the Official Unveiling of the ARKANSAS SESQUICENTENNIAL STAMP at Robinson Auditorium. I went to be part of the historic event. All the 'Stamp Collectors' were such great pals and Mr. Lorish spoke very highly of Mr. Norton too. Alas, he has been gone a long time and his widow - Bonita - just died this year.
Please know you will all be included in my prayers. You were a very blessed family to have had such a wonderful man in your midst; He is surely discussing a Flying Jenny stamp in Heaven today!
We will miss you in the Stamp Club activities and as a friend. My condolences to the Family.
We lost a good one . Bill was a very special person. So glad I got to meet him through the stamp club. Alfred Notter
Jane, my prayers are with you and family. I will always have a fond spot in my heart for Bill. He was a true friend and I enjoyed working with him for many years. Bill was always so proud or his family. He will be truly missed. God bless you all.
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We love your family and are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are uplifting your family in our prayers.
Love,
Kay, Ken, Joel, & Natalie
Deppest sympathy,you are in my thoughts and prayers
My prayers are with you in this time of need.
Jane I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family. With deepest sympathy. Love Nina Pritchett
the employee's of 622 (highway 10 store) send their prayers out to the family.he is selling ebay item's in heaven now.
In deepest sympathy!
from
Susan & Paul J Smith, EdD
Barbara & Adren Duncan
Lions Club
Dear Mary and family
Our thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. Memories of your loved one will be with you forever. God bless.
The warm smile and glad to see you disposition marks my memories and last contact with Bill at our 55 Class Reunion. The Razorback's have lost a loyal and devoted supported and the Class of '58, Flint Tech Eagles, say: "Soar onward and upward, dear friend."
Bill's friendly smile lit the halls of Flint Tech.
The Class of 1958 sends its sincere. condolences.
He touched the hearts and lives of many in
a very positive way.
Fred Meier
May you all keep good memories of Bill. I also graduated from Flint Tech in 1958. Bill was always the nicest guy! Sending my sympathy to the family and friends of Bill Norton.
My prayers go to all of Bill's family. Bill was a special guy - always so thoughtful and friendly. I knew him for many years through the Pinnacle Stamp Club and it was always a joy to see him. We will miss him more than we can say.
To our extended family:
How saddened we were and are to hear of Bro bill's passing. His example was kind and gentle of which we will never forget. We will also remember the goods times singing together the southern gospel that we enjoyed in common. Our love and prayers to all. Bob & Gena
Patrick, I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort to your family during the difficult days ahead.
Patrick, my sincerest condolences to you and your family in the loss of your Father. May you find strength in your faith, the love of family, and in the warm embrace of friends as you say goodbye for now. God bless you in your time of grief.