MARSHALL – Tom Norton, 61, of Marshall, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2016, in rural Marshall. He was retired as a regional repairman for CSX Railroad after 41 years of service.
Services honoring his life are 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Pearce Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim Duke officiating. Burial is in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and again prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Norton was born Sept. 22, 1955, at Terre Haute, Ind., the son of the late Dale C. and Violet Staggs Norton. He married Donna Burnam Aug. 22, 1975, at Marshall, and she survives.
He is also survived by a son, Garry (Melinda) Norton of Marshall; a daughter, Jenny (Christopher Carlisle) Norton; three grandchildren, Evelynne Norton, Madilynn Norton and Thomas Dale Norton; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mr. Norton served as union president for many years.
He loved the farm and was a member of the Clark County Antique Power Club, Tri-County Tractor Club and the Bi-County Tractor Cruse Committee, and he was an avid Chicago Bears Fan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Cemetery Association or to the Clark County 4-H Foundation.
Online condolences may be left at www.pearcefuneralservices.com.
