Norton, E.

J.J. + ?, T.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: NORT.J003
• _FGRAVE: 18083442
• Funeral: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

James E. "Jim" Norton, 62, of Louisville, IL, died December 28, 2005, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Mr. Norton was born October 16, 1943 in Clay City, the son of William Henry and Julia Ann Handley Norton. He married Lana K. Bryan November 4, 1967 in Clay City.

He was employed for 32 years for the City of Flora Street Department.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Jim Norton; a brother, Sam Norton; a sister, Jean Ann Foster; two granddaughters; and one great-grandson.

Preceding him in death were his parents, a daughter, Shari, and two brothers, Alvis and Bill.

Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in Clay City Cemetery.

(Published Hometown Journal)

Buried:
Lot 12 - 2 Add - Row 2 - Sp. 2

James married Bryan, Lana Kay on 4 Nov 1967 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Lana (daughter of Bryan, Burdett O'Dell and FELLER, Mildred Ruth) was born on 2 Nov 1942; died on 18 Nov 2015 in St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BRYA.L002
• _FGRAVE: 155145306

Notes:

Lana K. Norton, age 73, of Clay City, formally of Flora passed away November 18, 2015 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Lana was born to Burdette O. and Mildred (Feller) Bryan on November 02, 1942. She married James E. "Jim" Norton on November 4th, 1967 he passed away December 28th, 2005.

Lana was very proud of her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed traveling, particularly her visits to Israel where she was re-baptized in the River Jordan. Lana also enjoyed her trips to the Smoky Mountains. Lana took pleasure in crocheting and was currently working on a project to complete princess headbands for the granddaughters. She took pride in Clay City Schools and the education they provided her grandchildren. Her favorite place to eat was Julian's Drive In.

Lana is survived by her son, James Norton and wife Trisha; three granddaughters, Karissa "Kari" McDannel and husband Randall Redenbo, Kaylee Norton, and Elizabeth Norton; great grandson, Troy McDannel and great granddaughter, Dani Denton; Sister, Dianna Jacobs; Brother, Larry Bryan; Sisters-in-law, Jean Ann Foster and Laurine Norton, and several nieces and nephews.

Lana is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Shari Norton-McDannel, infant brother, Jessie Ralph Bryan, and niece, Kanda Jacobs

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Truck Driver for Lumber Yard
• Reference Number: NORT.W001
• _FGRAVE: 24103820

William + Hanley, Julia Ann. Julia (daughter of Handley, Joseph and ?, Sarah C.) was born on 9 Jul 1911 in Illinois; died on 12 Mar 1996; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Shoe Factory Worker
• Reference Number: HANL.J002
• _FGRAVE: 26235748
• Census: 14 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 04a
• Census: 13 Apr 1940, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 09a

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• Reference Number: BRYA.B001
• _FGRAVE: 18793041
• Military Service: World War II, Technician Fifth Grade, Medicine and Duty Services (Vs) Detachment, 9901st Technical Service Unit, United States Army

Notes:

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on May 29, 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan. Selected for the Medical Department, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialties of sheet metal worker (201) and truck driver (345). Assigned to the Medicine and Duty Services (Vs) Detachment, 9901st Technical Service Unit, Office of The Surgeon General. Departed the Continental U.S. with his unit on October 31 bound for England. Participated in the Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician Fifth Grade on October 25, 1945 at the Separation Point, Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2048574

Burdett + FELLER, Mildred Ruth. Mildred (daughter of Feller, Ralph Peter and Trout, Cecile Opal Armn) was born on 6 Sep 1922 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; died on 27 Nov 1999; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: FELL.M002
• _FGRAVE: 18793048