Grover "Leroy" Norton
April 15, 1940 ~ June 30, 2023
Born in:
Madison Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Grover “Leroy” Norton, 83, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023.
A native of Madison Co., NC, Leroy was a son of the late Grover Carl and Elizabeth Smith Norton. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Jean Norton Smith and Louise Norton Pike (“Ham”).
Mr. Norton retired from American Enka/BASF as a supervisor. He was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling in his motorhome and camping with his family and close friends, drawing and painting, and singing gospel music.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ines Black Norton; daughters, Lisa Norton Robinson (Roger), Kim Norton Wallin, and Angie Norton Parcell (Brian); son, Scott Norton (Diana); grandchildren, Michael, Wesley, Lyndsey, Chloe, Caeley, Paige, Grant and Xander; great-grandchildren, Gaige, Jayce, Hank, Jax, and Mason; brother, Ben Norton (Sharon); brother-in-law, Hubert Smith; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Norton’s family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at West Asheville Baptist Church. The funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m., officiated by Associate Pastor Tony Hooper. Burial will then take place at Big Sandy United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Services
Visitation: July 2, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
West Asheville Baptist Church
926 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 253-9824
http://www.westashevillebaptist.org
Funeral Service: July 2, 2023 3:00 pm
West Asheville Baptist Church
926 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 253-9824
http://www.westashevillebaptist.org
Burial: July 2, 2023 4:15 pm
Big Sandy United Methodist Church Cemetery
Sandy Mush Road
Leicester, NC 28748
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I will be praying for all the family and trusting God to supply all your needs! R.I.P. Leroy!
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this time. May God comfort each one of your hearts is our Prayer.
Love in Christ Jesus,
Keith & Barbara Wells
Our prayers and condolences to the Norton family. Our families lived in the same neighborhood and the Norton family were friends. The years have come so quickly to lose another friend from years ago. Our deepest sympathy to each of you.
Phil & Joyce Elkins Dover Evans
INES AND FAMILY MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL THRU YOUR SADNESS. LEROY WAS A SPECIAL FRIEND MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL THRU YOUR SADNESS. LOVE JUANITA TEAGUE BLANKENSHIP
Ines, may God’s comforting arms hold you close during this time. My heart goes out to you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Phyllis Briggs
We’re very saddened to hear about Leroy’s passing. Sharon & I will certainly be in prayer for all of the family.
Praying for a peace that passes all understanding during this difficult time.
I am going to miss the heck out of you.
Thank you for all the years you let me stay with you at your house, all the good talks, you would always go get those good glazed donuts in the morning, I remember that. To this day I love donuts! Lol
Thank you for being our. camping buddies it was nice, I always looked forward to spending that time with you and aunt Ines. I love you uncle Leroy
You are going to be missed
RIP
My condolences to dear cousins whose immediate family grieve this loss, along with extended family members who are saddened by our cousin’s passing. RIP, Cousin Leroy.
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Praying for the family. May God Bless and comfort all of you.
Dear Lisa, my prayers are with you. He was a sweet man; you were so blessed to have him as a dad; he’s with Jesus now & awaiting a glorious homecoming with his whole family! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Leroy. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Family.
So sorry to hear of Leroys passing. Such a good friend for many years.May God bless each of you during this time. Love and prayers 🙏 Mike williams