Kenneth Frederick Norton's Obituary
Kenneth Frederick Norton, 73, of Friendship, TN passed away at the Okeena Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, TN after a short illness. Mr. Norton a former resident of Florida was the son of the late Forrest and Marion Schwartz Norton and had lived in Friendship for the past twelve years.
Mr. Norton was an accomplished musician and band director in the Tampa, Florida public school system before his retirement. After retiring to Crockett County, TN, he was a substitute teacher and director. He was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church and attended the Bells Assembly of God for the past few years.
Survivors left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Brubaker Norton, Friendship, TN sons, Keven Norton, Plant City, FL, Jonathan Norton, Friendship, TN, daughters, Katie Valdez, Friendship, TN, Bekki Norton, Tampa FL, and grandchildren, Victor and Marcus Valdez and Beckett Norton.
A service to remember Kenneth will be held at the Friendship Funeral Home on Saturday May 9th at 10:00 A.M with Rev. Steve Winegardner officiating. At his request he will be cremated.
Memorials may be made to Crockett County High School Band.
Friendship Funeral Home 731 677 2673.
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