Max Norton

Max Norton, 90, Mt. Union, died, September 20, 2018 at his home. He was born September 16, 1928, in Mt. Pleasant, to Floyd and Gladys Hazel Bain Norton. February 28, 1948, he married Ruth McNeese; she died July 20, 2018. He was a lifelong farmer and in his younger years, worked at the Lockridge Locker and Sheaffer Pen. He and his brother-in-law Virgil Landrum, sawed wood for Lehigh-Leopold and he put up grain bins and buildings for Hazen Supply. A graduate of Lockridge High School, he was a member of Masonic Lodge AF&AM 28. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, camping, woodworking, pinochle, and anything with a motor and wheels. Survivors include daughters, Linda Brauers, Aledo, and Robin Bartmann, Washington; son Ron Norton, West Point; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister Dortha Landrum and brother, Dick Norton. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Harold and Rex; and son-in-law, Jeff Bartmann. Graveside services will be at 10 AM, Monday at Burge Cemetery, with Pastor David Mixon officiating. There will be no formal visitation. A memorial has been established for New London Fire and Rescue. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.