Jack U. Norton, 88, of Kent, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna.
He was born April 16, 1928 in Ravenna to Harry and Mary (Donaldson) Norton. Jack was a WWII US Navy Veteran and later served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Iron Workers Union - Local 17, and Rockton Lodge #316 F&AM, attended the Valley of Cleveland where he received his Scottish Rite and the Knights Templar.
Jack is survived by his daughter, Elaine (JR) Butler of Akron; sons, Jerry Norton of Kent and Jack E. Norton of Stow; three grandsons; two great grandchildren; "Sweetie", Phyllis Moore of Kent; and brother, Ronald Norton of Ravenna. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald P. Norton; and brother, Richard Norton.
Calling hours will be held 4-6 PM Tuesday, May 17th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory in Kent with Masonic Services held at 6:00 PM. Private burial will be held at Grandview Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Rockton Lodge #316 F&AM, 409 West Main Street, Kent OH 44240.