Edward "Ed" Norton, 74 of NW 25/70, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was a son of the late William and Robbie Chandler Norton. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille Norton, Annie Lee Holder and Robena Adams; brothers, Sol, Jack, Woodrow and William "Johnny" Norton Jr.

Left to cherish his memory are two sisters; Elizabeth Plemmons and Patricia Shetley (Ron), a number of nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews and one great-great nephew.

A funeral service will be held 7:00PM Thursday, December 21, 2017. Reverends Welsey Taylor and Randy Wood will officiate. Burial will be held 12:00PM Friday, December 22, at the Norton Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7:00PM Thursday, prior to the service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org