Thomas Norton

8/3/1926  -  7/10/2010

“Brother Tom”, 83 of Newnan, George, went home to glory on July 10, 2010. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua Ivey of Tyrone, and his son Norman L. Norton, of Fayetteville. Mr. Norton and his wife began “Highways and Hedges”, a prison ministry in 1961. As Chaplain, he shared Jesus with thousands of inmates at numerous prisons throughout the southeast. He is Survived by his wife of 65 years, Maxine Hodnett Norton; daughters Melnee Ivey Mitchell of Newnan, Frances N. Ivey of Tucker and Nancy N. Montgomery of Hogansville; sons, David T. Norton of Fayetteville and Alan P. Norton of Newnan. He had 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mckoon.com. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Highways and Hedges Christian Ministry, 2800B Pine Grove Drive Powder Springs, GA 30127. A memorial service for Mr. Norton will be held Monday, July 12, 2010 at 6:00 PM at Trinity Baptist Church, 122 Franklin Road, Newnan, GA, 30263 with Pastor Rick Duncan Officiating. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580

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From: David & Kathy NortonJul 11 2010 10:53AM
Praying for the 'peace that passes all understanding'....
From: Eileen SherrillJul 11 2010 3:06PM
I'm praying for you, Melnee.  Look into the faces of your precious grandchildren and see God's hope for the future, a hope your dad passed on to you!
From: Ron and Sheron MullJul 11 2010 3:43PM
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
From: Kay Norton DoolyJul 12 2010 9:42AM
Sending all of you my love and prayers.  
From: Donna HoltJul 12 2010 1:55PM
Mrs.Norton, Brother Tom will be greatly missed. You were our next door neighbors on Priscilla Way for a very long time. We will always have great memories of him and will never forget the Vidalia Onions he would bring us back from South Georgia. He was a great Husband, Father and Neighbor and will always be in our hearts.

Love,
Donna, Steve and the Girls  
From: Mark and Wendy BrowningJul 12 2010 8:31PM
Sis. Norton, I thank God for you and Bro. Tom, you will never know how much you both mint to Wendy and myself.  The times at the prisons with Bro. Tom are some of my greatest memories!!!  And I know he is glad to be home!  We love you both in Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour!  Mark and Wendy Browning  II Tim.4  KJV1611AV.