Jerome "Jerry" Douglas Norton, 71, Newton

Jerome "Jerry" Douglas Norton embarked on his final journey on July 6, 2024, in Houston, Texas. A final roll call and celebration of life for Jerome will be held at Liberty Baptist Bridge City on Friday, July 12, 2024. Visitation will start at 5 p.m. Brother Terry Wright and Brother Drew Stallworth will officiate starting at 6 p.m. A private Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. on July 13, 2024 at the Ponderosa Farm and Family Ranch Cemetery in Newton, Texas.

He battled leukemia until his joyous end. He was born in Port Arthur Texas on November 10, 1952 to Jacqueline and Joseph Douglas Norton. Jerry was known for lighting up rooms and hearts with his charismatic and infectious outgoing personality.

He was a proud patriot serving in both the Airforce and the National Guard for 14 years. He worked on B-52 bombers and KC135s during his military career and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Through and through, Jerry loved God, family and country.

During his life he was blessed to obtain numerous roles such as devoted husband to his bride of almost 52 years, beloved father to three children, cherished Papa Honey to his four beautiful grandchildren, loyal loving brother, dependable friend that everyone counted on and devout Christian deeply rooted and saved by the blood of Jesus.

Jerome's zest for life was unparalleled, matched only by his unwavering courage and contagious sense of humor. He never met a stranger. He navigated life's ups and downs with the ease and grace of a seasoned veteran and family man, leaving a wake of laughter and love everywhere he went. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and often enjoyed time at his family ranch the Ponderosa in Newton. He loved to garden, give profound advice, fishing with his grandkids, and tinkering with things. Jerry was full of love, from the tender compassion he imprinted on his mother's heart to his unwavering devotion to Margaret his "better half." He was a man with many accomplishments through his journey of life, but the most important one was his unwavering relationship with God our almighty father. He shared his love for God everywhere he went regardless of the situation.

He earned a degree in computer aided drafting, and was a process operator employed by Texaco/Huntsman for 37 years. He also owned and operated a pest control company for over 30 years.

He is held in loving memory by his wife, Margaret Norton, his son Jeremy Norton and favorite daughter-in-law, Susan, of Bridge City, son, Joshua Norton of Newton and the apple of his eye, daughter, Jalisha and her husband, his favorite son-in-law, Cory Klein, of Bridge City. Jerome was blessed with four amazing grandchildren: Benjamin Klein, Adalyn Klein, Jaxon Klein, and Indy Klein of Bridge City. He was a "novice" harmonica player and loved to play with and sing to his grandbabies every chance he got. Countless other family members and friends that will cherish him and will serve as a tribute to his life. He is now in the embrace of those who reported to heaven before him.