Wyatt Norton

Herrin- James Wyatt Norton, 94, of Herrin, died at 7:20 AM, Sunday, September 8, 2002 at the Veterans Administration Nursing Center in Marion. Wyatt was born on October 10, 1907 in Carterville to Lee Roy & Elizabeth (Penland) Norton. He married Wilma Crain on Valentine's Day 1943 in Galveston, TX. She preceded him in death on May 3, 2000. Mr. Norton was a sales representative for B.E. Schoenthal of Herrin, traveling to mines in Kentucky, Missouri, Indiana, and Illinois prior to his retirement. He was a WWII Coast Guard Veteran, patrolling the coasts of Texas, Washington State, and Vancouver, British Colombia. Wyatt was a member of Carterville High School's first football team. He was a member of Franklin County Country Club and enjoyed playing golf when he was able. Wyatt was a member of the Herrin Elks and the First Christian Church in Herrin. SURVIVORS: Daughter- Dr. Carole Lynn Norton- Virginia Beach, VA Son- Jim Norton- Herrin Cousin- Sister Marie Cecile Bennett- St. Louis, MO She was preceded in death by his parents, and wife. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 12, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Chaplin Robert Benak will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Carterville. Visitation will be held from 6-8:00 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the Veterans Administration Nursing Center Recreational Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.